Recently, the coatings industry has faced the dual challenges of cost control and compliant production, impacted by external factors such as fluctuating raw material prices and tightening environmental regulations. Qingchen New Materials has optimized its internal production processes and deepened collaboration with partners to ensure stable supply and quality while actively responding to new industry requirements brought about by the changing social environment.
Exploiting Internal Potential: Hedging Cost Pressures with Lean Production
1. In response to rising costs for raw materials such as resins and solvents caused by rising international crude oil derivative prices, Qingchen New Materials launched a "Lean Production Improvement Plan" within its internal production process:
2. Intelligently transforming its production lines, optimizing ingredient ratios through AI algorithms, increased raw material utilization by 5%, and reduced per-ton production costs by approximately 3%.
3. Establishing a "dynamic raw material reserve" to adjust procurement cycles based on market price fluctuations has reduced raw material inventory backlog costs by 1.2 million yuan over the past three months.
Through formula refinement, the technical department replaced some high-cost imported additives in industrial coatings with domestic alternatives while maintaining product performance. Testing and verification by partners such as Jibaole and Woneng have shown that all product indicators remain stable.
"The uncertainty of the external environment has forced us to strengthen our internal capabilities," said the company's production director. The overall equipment efficiency (OEE) of the production line has now increased to 92%, a 6 percentage point increase from the beginning of the year, providing a solid foundation for stable supply.
Collaboration and Collaboration: Building a Green Supply Chain with Partners
With the upgrading of environmental protection policies in many regions (such as the further tightening of VOC emission limits), Qingchen New Materials has partnered with core partners such as Jibaole and Woneng to promote green transformation across the entire supply chain:
1. By adjusting the water-based formula of a customized home paint series for Jibaole, the VOC content has been reduced by another 10% compared to the original standard. The company also assisted Jibaole in completing the product environmental certification upgrade to meet the new national standards.
2. We are collaborating with Wo Neng on a "Low-Toxicity Coatings for New Energy Equipment" project. This project replaces traditional heavy metal additives with lead-free pigments for anti-corrosion coatings for wind turbine equipment. Three rounds of outdoor testing have been completed, and the coatings meet weathering standards. Mass production is expected next month.
3. We are collaborating with upstream and downstream companies to establish an "Environmental Information Sharing Platform," which will provide real-time updates on regional environmental policies, raw material environmental indicators, and other information, helping partners plan production in advance and avoid compliance risks.
Responding to Social Demand: Practicing Green Production Responsibility
In response to public concern about the "dual carbon" goals, Qingchen New Materials launched the construction of a photovoltaic power station at its southwest base this month. Upon commissioning, it is expected to meet 30% of the base's electricity needs and reduce carbon emissions by approximately 800 tons annually. Furthermore, the company is handing over waste paint residue generated during production to a professional organization for harmless treatment and resource utilization, increasing the resource utilization rate to 90%, a 15 percentage point increase from last year.
"Changes in the external environment are both challenges and opportunities for industry upgrades." The company's general manager said that in the future, the company will continue to optimize internal operations and collaborate externally to protect the interests of its partners while fulfilling its corporate social and environmental responsibilities and achieving sustainable development.
