As one of the characteristic industries in Jiangsu, the auto parts industry has been developing in our province for more than 20 years. Danyang, Wuxi, Jingjiang, Yizheng and other cities have formed related industrial clusters. However, in the face of many factors such as increased competition, lower profits, and slower demand from OEMs in recent years, the auto parts industry is also facing increasing risks. At the 10th Central China Expo, which was recently opened in Guangzhou, a total of 66 companies from Jiangsu participated in the Auto and Parts Exhibition. At the meeting, the reporter interviewed a number of business leaders or representatives to understand the status quo and future development of the auto parts industry in Jiangsu. Difficulties: Patented technology lacks profits Many respondents stated that the entire industry faced the most severe challenges in 2013. With the increasingly fierce price competition in recent years, the profits of auto parts companies have fallen from an average of 10% in 2009 to less than 6% this year. The person in charge of a company tells the story: "The industry's technology source is a joint venture, cooperation, technology introduction, or independent development. However, most companies mainly do domestic sales and lack technical content, so they can only fight prices. The vicious competition for prices is very serious. The decline in profits is justified." The reporter visited many companies at the exhibition and investigated the ownership of patents that played a major role in the promotion of industry technology. It was found that in many enterprises, there were few patents and fewer invention patents. “A molding of the axle bushing for the rear axle of the automobile has been done by our family before. We can do several of them now. Because the craft is more and more transparent, our profits have also been affected.†Yizheng Tiancheng Automobile Parts Co., Ltd. Zhang Guoyi, director of the plant, said that the key to auto parts products is mainly concentrated on a few aspects such as materials, processes, and appearance. These are difficult to link with invention patents in the present. Many companies in the industry do similar products. The so-called innovation is nothing more than the alteration of materials and appearance, and it is not bad to obtain patents on appearances and utility models. Of course, reporters have also been told that there are few, if any, objective patents for inventions. Lv Wanhao, general manager of Jiangsu Pusi Auto Parts Co., Ltd., said that it is difficult to obtain patents because invention patents are mainly concentrated in vehicle control and systems, and auto parts and components are used as supporting industries. Most of their patents are focused on appearance and utility models. If auto parts companies can own invention patents, it must be innovative. Thinking: The quality can be improved If we say that the entire auto parts industry is in the primary processing stage and it is relatively lacking in technology and wants to be in the best of competition, it must be superior in quality. Changzhou Huaneng Turbo Power Co., Ltd. mainly produces engine parts turbines and impellers. An accidental chance for the company's chief engineer, Zhang Jingchu, discovered that the improvement in sealing performance can extend the product life by more than 50%. “In Latin America, the Middle East and other regions, there are many hills and gravel areas. Turbines and impellers need to be replaced in an average of six months. Therefore, we think of using carbon seal rings instead of the traditional seal rings to improve product quality. For this reason, the company has been invited from abroad. Experts, equipped with technicians, completed the improvement of product quality.†Today, high-quality turbines and impellers produced by Huaneng Technology account for more than 50% of the company's product sales, and more than 95% of its products have been exported. The seamless water chamber welding process not only helped Jiangsu Chenyu Vehicle Industry Co., Ltd. improve the quality of automotive radiator products, but also saved the company 100% labor and 30% raw materials. "Although it seems to be a minor improvement, it has improved the quality and appearance of the product and saved the company's personnel costs." Xu Jian, deputy general manager of Chenyu Foreign Trade Department, told reporters that in the homogenization competition, It is the quality that distinguishes a large-scale company from a small one. Jin: Keep up with the era to develop visionary insights If enterprises want to develop and industries must be upgraded, they must keep pace with the times. Keeping up with the needs of the times is awareness and vision. “We have submitted design parameters to the national patent department. After the market is popularized, companies will benefit greatly.†Talking about patent protection, Lu Wanhao said with a smile. The company plans to apply to the country for no less than 30 patents each year through continuous improvement and upgrading of turbines and impellers. Of course, awareness of patent protection alone is not enough, and it is the kingly way to adapt to market development. The current hot electric car market has attracted many auto parts manufacturers in Jiangsu. Jiangsu Feiyue Group now focuses its efforts on electric vehicles. “We have conducted tests on battery performance, wading, electromechanical and other aspects to ensure the quality of electric vehicle products,†said Liu Juan, marketing director of the group's Jiangsu Ke Rui Si Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd. Nantong Mingnuo Machinery Co., Ltd. is dedicated to the electric sweeper (washing machine), push-type, industrial rider, sanitation heavy duty, dumping ... ... company manager Dai Jiehong said. Ming Nuo has set up factories for 25 years, and the tempo of keeping pace with the market is keeping pace with the times. The special products produced by the company in the special field have enabled the company to obtain provincial high-tech products, scientific and technological progress awards and dozens of patents. The products are sold both at home and abroad. According to the relevant person in charge of the Provincial Economy and Information Commission, in the face of unfavorable market conditions, the auto parts industry in Jiangsu has taken steps to change. In the next step, auto parts suppliers need to strengthen their global production layout and increase investment in engineering and supply support to meet the highly complex global design needs of their OEM customers. 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