On April 16th, the strategic cooperation agreement signing ceremony between the Chinese Society for Metals and Xingtai Steel was grandly held at Xingtai Steel. Wang Xinjiang, Vice Chairman and Secretary-General of the China Metal Society, together with Zhang Yuming, Party Committee Secretary and Chairman of Xingtai Steel, jointly unveiled the plaque for the Service Station of the Chinese Society for Metals in Xingtai Steel.

　　Zhang Yuming, Party Committee Secretary and Chairman of Xingtai Steel, delivered a speech. He stated that the establishment of the Service Station of the Chinese Society for Metals in Xingtai Steel is a joyous occasion for the society to cooperate with enterprises and promote mutual development.

　　He pointed out that, for nearly two decades, Xingtai Steel has adhered to a special steel development strategy focused on 'specialization, refinement, and strength', concentrating on the research and development of new industrial materials. It has now developed into a specialized enterprise for the production of special steel wire rods, with products covering eighteen major series including cold heading steel, pure iron, spring steel, and bearing steel. Several products have broken foreign monopolies and filled domestic gaps, winning the Thirteenth 'National Quality Award' and the 'National Science and Technology Progress First Prize' in 2019. Currently, Xingtai Steel is undergoing the construction of its transformation, upgrading, and relocation project. According to the plan, the first phase of the project is expected to be completed and operational within the year. The project employs an internationally pioneering 'hydrogen-based fusion reduction + electric furnace' short process technology, which is innovative and serves as a leading example for China's steel industry.

　　He emphasized thatthe Chinese Society for Metalsis the most influential academic and scientific organization in the field of metallurgical materials. As a member unit, Xingtai Steel has actively participated in research cooperation and academic discussions organized by the society for many years. A large number of technical research and development personnel have been trained and grown on this platform, becoming the backbone of Xingtai Steel's implementation of the 'special steel strategy'. It can be said thatthe Chinese Society for Metalshas witnessed the rise of China's steel industry and has built bridges for technical exchange and cooperation for steel enterprises, including Xingtai Steel.

　　He envisioned that the establishment of the Service Station of the Chinese Society for Metals in Xingtai Steel will attract industry elites to Xingtai Steel, focusing on green and low-carbon metallurgical technologies and the high-quality development of special steel. It will carry out scientific and technological research and cooperation in optimizing the electric furnace short process, reducing the cost of electric furnace steelmaking, and leading the development of the electric furnace industry with standards. It will also provide technical consulting and services to help build the new Xingtai Steel into a world-class benchmark enterprise for special steel long products, promoting the transformation of China's steel industry towards greener and smarter operations.

　　Wang Xinjiang, Vice Chairman and Secretary-General of the China Metal Society, delivered a speech. He pointed out that the Chinese Society for Metals is committed to building a tripartite cooperation platform among research institutes, universities, and enterprises, strengthening the provision of solutions for enterprises, offering precise services, promoting the deep integration of science and technology with the economy, and aiding the high-quality development of the industry and regional economy. Over the years, Xingtai Steel has persisted in taking the path of high-end, high-value-added special steel and has become a well-known specialized enterprise for the production of superior special steel wire rods both domestically and internationally. Both parties have a solid foundation for cooperation.

　　He expressed his hope that both parties would further deepen cooperation, strengthen collaborative research, and continue to promote the development and application of new technologies and products. The aim is to drive mutual empowerment, achieve mutual benefit and win-win results, jointly create a model for the integrated development of science, technology, and the economy, and together boost the local economy's growth.