Jiugang Group, a long-established large-scale steel enterprise in Northwest China, is committed to building a domestic production base for high-quality carbon steel and fine stainless steel.
I. Company Overview
History and Location
Jiuquan Iron and Steel (Group) Co., Ltd. (JISCO) is located in Jiuquan City, Gansu Province. Founded in 1958, it was the fourth steel conglomerate planned and constructed in China’s early years. As the earliest and largest diversified enterprise in Northwest China, specializing in both ferrous and nonferrous metals, JISCO has experienced over 60 years of rapid development, gradually evolving from a single steel producer into a diversified modern enterprise group.
Enterprise Scale and Organizational Structure
JISCO has established a structure of coordinated development across six major industries: steel, nonferrous metals, electricity, equipment manufacturing, and services. It is not only a steel production hub in Northwest China but also a key player in global stainless steel production.
- Steel Production Capacity: The Group’s steel industry has an annual crude steel production capacity of 11.05 million tons. Jiugang Hongxing boasts a complete stainless steel production line with an annual production capacity of 1.2 million tons.
- Non-ferrous Metal Capabilities: The Group boasts strong non-ferrous metal production capacity, with an annual output of 1.7 million tons of electrolytic aluminum and 600,000 tons of aluminum sheet and strip. It also processes 15,000 tons of non-ferrous metal plates, including titanium, zirconium, and nickel.
- Power and Energy: Jiugang Group also boasts strong production capabilities in the power and energy sectors, with its own thermal power generating units boasting a total installed capacity of over 4,000 megawatts, supporting the energy needs of the Group’s various industries.
- Personnel and Scale: Jiugang Group currently employs approximately 32,000 people and has been listed among the Top 500 Chinese Enterprises and the Top 500 Chinese Manufacturing Enterprises for many consecutive years. In the 2023 list, Jiugang Group ranked 212th among the Top 500 Chinese Enterprises, maintaining its leading position in the industry.
II. Industrial Sectors and Major Products:
Steel Sector:
Jiugang Group’s core business remains steel smelting and rolling. Through its headquarters and Yulin Steel production bases, the Group offers a wide range of products, including high-speed wire rod, high-speed bar, medium and thick plate, hot-rolled coil, cold-rolled sheet, and galvanized sheet. Among them, Jiugang Hongxing Company excels in the stainless steel sector, boasting a full-process stainless steel production line and an annual production capacity of 1.2 million tons.
Nonferrous Metals Sector
Jiugang Group also boasts a strong nonferrous industry, particularly in aluminum. The company operates multiple electrolytic aluminum production bases, producing 1.7 million tons of electrolytic aluminum and 600,000 tons of cast and rolled aluminum sheet and strip annually. Furthermore, Jiugang processes high-end nonferrous metals such as titanium, zirconium, and nickel, further enhancing the company’s product diversity.
Power and Environmental Protection Sector
Jiugang Group’s power and environmental protection sectors continue to grow. In addition to its own power generation facilities, the company has also achieved significant results in energy conservation and emission reduction. The group continues to promote ultra-low emission steel transformation projects and participates in national new energy projects, further raising environmental standards and transitioning to a greener future.
III. Technological and Quality Advantages
Jiugang Group’s technological advantages primarily lie in the research and development and production of high-end stainless steel and specialty steels. The company not only possesses leading domestic stainless steel production lines but also possesses advanced technical capabilities in nonferrous metals such as titanium, zirconium, and nickel.
- Complete Industrial Chain: Jiugang Hongxing’s stainless steel production line covers the entire process from steelmaking to hot rolling and cold rolling, ensuring consistent and reliable product quality.
- ISO Management System: The Group strictly implements the ISO9001 quality management system and ISO14001 environmental management system, ensuring that every process, from production to delivery, complies with international standards.
- Environmental Protection and Energy Conservation: Jiugang Group promotes green manufacturing through energy conservation and emission reduction, wastewater and waste gas recycling, and participates in multiple new energy projects, striving to build a sustainable enterprise.
