Ding Liguo, Chairman of Delong Group, led a team to conduct benchmarking and exchange visits within the group.
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2022-05-29 00:00
On May 28, Ding Liguo, Chairman of Delong Steel Group and Xintian Steel Group, led a delegation to Xinji Aosen Steel Group Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Aosen Steel Group) for benchmarking and exchange visits. They were warmly welcomed by leaders including Cao Yanan, Executive Director of Aosen Steel Group; Wang Bing'an, General Manager; Yang Yueming, Secretary of the Party Committee; and Pan Cheng, Executive Deputy General Manager.
Photo: Chairman Ding Liguo exchanges views on-site with Cao Yanan, Executive Director of Aosen Steel Group.
Accompanied by the leadership of Aosen Steel Group, Chairman Ding Liguo and his delegation toured the ironmaking plant, steelmaking plant, and rolling mill, gaining an in-depth understanding of production operations, project construction, and on-site management practices.
Photo: Chairman Ding Liguo and his delegation visit the ironmaking plant's control room
At the symposium, General Manager Wang Bing'an extended a warm welcome to Chairman Ding Liguo and his delegation. He noted that Delong Steel Group, as an outstanding representative of private enterprises, has achieved remarkable accomplishments under the leadership of Chairman Ding Liguo—particularly in areas such as production and operations, environmental protection, and corporate restructuring—and has become a benchmark enterprise in the national steel industry, serving as a model for Aosen Steel Group to emulate and learn from.
Liu Guoqi, CEO of Delong Steel Group and Vice President of Xintian Steel Group, expressed his gratitude to the leadership of Aosen Steel Group for their warm hospitality, and then provided an overview of Delong Steel Group’s core business operations. He noted that Aosen Steel Group has accumulated valuable expertise in areas such as equipment manufacturing, production management, performance metrics control, and operational models—experiences that are highly relevant and worth learning from. Moreover, he highlighted the many similarities between the two companies, emphasizing his hope that this benchmarking exchange will foster even stronger communication and deeper collaboration, ultimately enabling both sides to achieve mutual growth and advancement.
For a long time, Delong Steel Group has maintained a strong cooperative relationship with Aosen Steel Group, engaging in multiple rounds of benchmarking and mutual exchanges for learning and improvement. This time, Chairman Ding Liguo led a delegation from TianTie Company and Xingtai Delong—two of the group’s key subsidiaries—to conduct a benchmarking visit and exchange at Aosen Steel Group. This initiative not only underscores the group’s high priority placed on benchmarking efforts but also marks an important step toward establishing a robust, long-term benchmarking mechanism.
Visiting the factory premises
Also participating in this benchmarking study were Tian Lixin, Vice President of Delong Steel Group and Xintian Steel Group; Liu Rui, Assistant to the President of Delong Steel Group; and Lü Yuhang, Director of the Board Office for both Delong Steel Group and Xintian Steel Group. Additionally present were senior executives from TianTie Company—Xu Dengliang, Li Weijian, and Wang Qingshou—as well as Guo Xiaopeng, a senior executive from Xingtai Delong, along with representatives from the finance departments, equipment engineering departments, sintering plants, ironmaking plants, and steelmaking plants of both companies.
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The two parties engaged in in-depth discussions on the coordinated development of the steel industry’s upstream and downstream sectors, focusing on key areas such as stable raw-material supply, collaborative procurement of high-end equipment, the establishment of a green logistics system, and the development of mineral resources. They reached multiple agreements on cooperation. Looking ahead, both sides will leverage their respective industrial, resource, and technological strengths to deepen comprehensive strategic collaboration, fostering resource sharing, complementary advantages, and mutually beneficial outcomes.
During this research mission, the China Iron and Steel Association’s delegation conducted on-site inspections and engaged in in-depth discussions, enabling the company to more accurately assess the current state of the special steel industry and its key challenges, thereby providing a solid foundation for formulating strategic initiatives. At the same time, the visit offered the company cutting-edge industry insights and policy guidance, helping to clarify its future direction.
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Professional buyers from both domestic and international markets—spanning automotive manufacturing, wind‑energy equipment, high‑end machinery, and the electronics and electrical industries—highly commended Aosen Steel’s products for their outstanding performance and reliability. The two sides engaged in fruitful discussions on customized material solutions, alignment with international technical standards, and future collaboration opportunities in areas such as new‑energy vehicles and advanced equipment. The event featured lively interactions, resulting in several preliminary agreements to explore joint ventures.
This technical guidance and exchange event was not only a comprehensive review of Aosen’s bearing steel business by leading experts, but also a deep‑dive into technological empowerment and strategic development. The cutting‑edge industry insights and practical recommendations offered by these authorities have provided robust intellectual support and renewed confidence, enabling Aosen to further strengthen its foothold in the bearing steel sector, enhance product competitiveness, and refine its market positioning.
During the concluding phase, Cao Yuebin, Chairman of Aosen Special Steel, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the expert team for their meticulous guidance. He emphasized that launching the feasibility study for Phase III is a pivotal step in the company’s proactive integration into the development framework of the 15th Five-Year Plan. This project not only represents an expansion of production capacity but also marks a critical move for the company to leverage its strengths in special steel materials, extend into high-value-added product segments, build a comprehensive industrial ecosystem, and enhance supply-chain coordination and resilience. Cao Yuebin stated that the company will fully incorporate the experts’ recommendations to ensure the project delivers its intended value in supporting national strategies and driving industry transformation.
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