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明池玻璃:商乘双线突围 多元产品走俏主流车企
Da Zhong Ri Bao· 2025-09-16 09:51
Core Insights - Mingchi Glass Co., Ltd. has evolved from exploring commercial vehicle glass to becoming a leader in the sector, and is now diversifying into the passenger vehicle glass market through continuous technological innovation and strategic positioning [1][3] Commercial Vehicle Glass Market - Mingchi Glass has established a solid customer network covering major domestic and international automotive companies, being a key supplier for domestic brands like Beiqi Foton and China National Heavy Duty Truck, and the exclusive supplier for Scania in China [3] - The company has developed the world's first commercial vehicle front windshield pressing production line in collaboration with Jilin University, achieving a 50% increase in production efficiency and a 5% improvement in yield compared to traditional methods [3][4] Technological Innovation and R&D - The company invests a fixed percentage of its revenue annually into R&D, accumulating advantages in new equipment, processes, and technologies [4] - Mingchi Glass has created an intelligent manufacturing workshop for automotive glass, utilizing CNC equipment and industrial internet for full-process information connectivity, and holds 31 authorized patents [4] Strategic Transformation and Product Diversification - In 2012, Mingchi Glass initiated a strategic transformation to enter the passenger vehicle market, successfully supplying major manufacturers like SAIC-GM and BYD [4] - The company has achieved mass production of advanced products such as HUD windshields and smart glass, establishing a diversified product matrix in the passenger vehicle sector [4] Acquisition and Future Growth - In 2024, Mingchi Glass was fully acquired by Anhui-based state-owned enterprise Wanhui Group, which enhances its supply chain by integrating PVA-PVB resin and PVB film production [6] - The group plans to invest 600 million yuan to upgrade production lines and 1.15 billion yuan to establish a new production line capable of producing 3 million sets of automotive glass annually [6]