According to incomplete statistics, nearly 30 new/technically upgraded production lines have been put into operation in major ceramic production areas across the country since the beginning of the year. Individual ceramic companies revealed that some production lines had been under construction since the end of last year. However, they were unable to catch up with the construction period during the Spring Festival holiday, so they waited until the beginning of the new year to hold the lighting ceremony. Some ceramic companies also said that the new production line was fired up in time for the Spring Ceramics Expo, and they relied on urging equipment manufacturers to work overtime every day to complete the project.
Whether the newly launched production line was last year’s plan or this year’s idea, the batch of products produced will be regarded as the first hand of cards for ceramic companies to fight in 2021. Whether the first hand of cards is played well or not is directly related to the investment promotion situation of the next four or five exhibitions, large and small. So what are the characteristics of the "new forces" that have been put into production since 2021? Today, Zhongtaojun will take stock.
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Guangdong’s powerful and established enterprises compete on the rock slab track
In 2021, Guangdong Hongyuan (Zhuoyuan, Gaode), Gold Medal (Gold Medal Asia, Delifeng, Aoxiang), Hongyu, Jinyitao, Xinruncheng, Dongpeng, Campari, Ouya (Debosi) and other well-established and powerful companies have held ignition and commissioning ceremonies for new production lines to increase their slate production capacity.
So far, there are very few ceramic companies in Guangdong production areas that do not have slate production lines. Thanks to the technological upgrades and iterations of equipment companies such as Sacmi, Keda, Henlitai, and Modena, the slate production lines of these ceramic companies all have a common feature, which is to achieve flexible customization in specifications and thickness while greatly improving improve production efficiency.
It is reported that the thickness range of large-size rock slabs produced by the Gold Medal Phase III green smart slate production line is 3mm-20mm. The daily production capacity is equivalent to twice that of the Phase II. . Hongyu Industrial's "4.0 Energy Efficiency Benchmarking Digital Intelligence Era" H2# wide-body slate kiln can simultaneously produce slate slabs of 1200×3600, 750×1500mm, 800×2600mm, 1600×3200mm (thickness 9-20mm) and other specifications, < span style="color:#2980b9">The designed output of a single kiln is 11,000㎡/day. The No. 4 kiln of Dongpeng Quan Production Base directly uses a double-layer kiln, pursuing the ultimate in cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
In addition, in addition to optimizing production capacity and diversifying specifications and sizes, some ceramic companies have also made great efforts in technological innovation to fully achieve breakthroughs in the application performance of rock slabs. As we all know, 2020 is a year of rapid advancement in full-body slate technology. In order to achieve higher performance of slate, companies such as New Pearl, Mona Lisa, and Gold Medal have begun to focus on Slate production technology with high flatness, high strength and toughness.
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The boom in rock slabs in Sichuan production areas continues to ferment
Stone slabs are of great significance to the Sichuan production area. In just one year, the status of this production area has been greatly improved through slate slabs. According to media statistics, there are currently 15 production lines with slate production capacity in Sichuan production areas, and 10 production lines have begun producing slate. In terms of the layout of slate production lines, Sichuan production areas rank second in the country after Guangdong production areas, ahead of Jiangxi and Fujian , Shandong and other production areas have achieved "corner overtaking" on the new track.
The slate craze in 2021 continues to ferment in Sichuan production areas. So far, 4 large slate slab lines have been ignited since the beginning of the year. put into production. In addition, Guangle, Shengshi Dongfang, and Kaifeng all have one rock slab line under construction, and Yanboshi has two rock slab lines under construction. Jintao, Shengshi Oriental, Guangle, Milano, Jianhui, Jianxiang, Hongyuan, Xianghong, Jianyou, Everest, Sifang, Kaifeng, Yanboshi... As more and more companies join Yanboshi... In the plate camp, this "fire" in the Sichuan production area is becoming more and more prosperous.
On the one hand, in the Sichuan production area with 750×1500mm and 900×1800mm as the main specifications in 2020, the slate products in 2021 will be more abundant. The firing kiln of Jianyou Ceramic Slate/Medium Plate's new production line isThe second slate kiln with an internal width of 3300mm after the New Pearl can meet the horizontal brick routing of products with a maximum size of 2700mm; the new slate production line of Everest Porcelain will produce 800×1400×12mm, 700×1300×12 mm, 800×1400×12 mm specifications of rock slabs.
On the other hand, the newly launched slate production line in the Sichuan production area has also achieved a big leap in production capacity. The designed output of Jianyou Ceramic Slate/Medium Plate's new production line reaches 10,000㎡/day, and the designed output of the large plate production line of Xianghong New Building Materials Co., Ltd. reaches 20,000㎡/day.
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Hebei, Hunan, and Ningxia production areas have successively broken records
Lingbiao Technology produces the world’s first 1200×7680mm ultra-long thin rock slab:February 1, 1200 The ×7680mm ultra-long thin rock slab was shockingly launched at Hebei Lingbiao Technology Production Base, breaking the world record for the length of rock slabs. At the new product launch conference of Lingbiao Technology Xishi Rock Slabs, Zhu Jianwu, General Manager of Lingbiao Technology, revealed that all four Lingbiao slate production line projects will be completed and put into production before the end of this year.
The first 750×1500mm slab in Hebei production area was born:On March 9, the first batch of 750×1500mm slab in Hebei production area The 1500mm large plate product was born in the workshop of Huili Porcelain Industry. It is reported that the No. 1 kiln with successful trial production was upgraded by Huili Porcelain Industry at a cost of more than 60 million yuan. The introduced Henlitai YP16890 automatic hydraulic press has a maximum working size of 1200×2700mm. This also means that Huili Porcelain may produce products of larger specifications in the future.
The first slate production line in Hunan production area was ignited:On February 27, Hunan Yatai Ceramics Co., Ltd. was launched by Keda The first super large-sized rock slab in the central region developed and constructedThe line was successfully ignited, breaking the record of "0" for the rock slab production line in the Hunan production area. It is reported that the production line can produce rock slab products with thickness ranging from 6-12mm and maximum specification of 1600×3600mm, with a designed output of 12,500㎡/day.
The first slate production line in the northwest region was ignited:On March 11, Ningxia Kehao Ceramic Technology Co., Ltd. has a daily output of 20,000m² The complete slate/large slab line project was officially launched. This is also the first slate production line in the northwest region. This project is undertaken by the Litai brand and can meet the production specifications of 800×800mm and 900×1800mm rock slab/large slab products.
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The product structure of Jiangxi production areas is developing towards diversification
Compared with the enthusiasm for slate in other production areas, Jiangxi production areas appear to be more rational. Since the beginning of the new year, new ignition production lines in Jiangxi production areas have been in full bloom. In addition to the "popular fried chicken" of slate, companies have increased production capacity in categories such as microcrystalline stone, medium slabs, full-body marble and antique bricks.
It can be seen that in 2021, the Jiangxi production areathe product structure is developing in a diversified direction, and many ceramic companies are also planning for the New Year. new strategic direction. For example: Kangerju Ceramics, which has started producing antique tiles, is the small floor tile company with the largest production capacity in the Gao'an production area. The designed production capacity of the antique tile production line is 30,000㎡/day. Jiangxi Gome has even invested in technical improvements to its production line and increased production of 400×800mm mid-plate. The designed production capacity of the mid-plate production line is 28,000-32,000 square meters per day. Jiangxi Xinfeng Microcrystalline Jade Co., Ltd. is a subsidiary of Jiangxi Konka New Materials. It continues Konka New Materials' research and development of ultra-thin nanometer microcrystalline stones. The new production line will be put into production of 3mm and 6mm thick microcrystalline jade products, with a monthly output of 60,000. ㎡.
It is worth mentioning that the "Changfeng No. 9" production line, a key project of Roosevelt Ceramics Group, is equipped with the country's longest intelligent green wide-body kiln, which mainly produces 800×800mm full-body marble tiles.The designed production capacity is as high as 50,000㎡/day. It is reported that on the first day of resumption of work (February 18), Gao'an Municipal Party Committee Secretary Yuan Hegeng, Gao'an Municipal Party Committee Deputy Secretary and Mayor Kang Jian visited Roosevelt Ceramics Group to express condolences. Roosevelt Ceramics Group President Luo Youjun, Chairman and General Manager Luo Qun received the reception Shi said that with the commissioning of the "Changfeng 9" and "Changfeng 10" production lines, the group is expected to achieve an annual output value of over 2 billion in 2021.
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Based on the above information, it can be expected that 2021 will still be the home of slate. As for "what new transformations will slate products have?" ", "What new developments will there be in the processing and application of rock slabs?" "What new dark horses will appear in the rock slab brand?" or "Will there be another price war in the slab market?" and other puzzles will be revealed one by one in time. Just wait and see.
Author: Hong Xiaochun
