Tianjin Accelerates Industrial Expansion with 150 Billion Yuan in New Projects

The new aseptic production line for Pocari Sweat at Tianjin Otsuka Beverage Co., Ltd. has officially commenced operations. Covering nearly 30,000 square meters, this facility utilizes a complete set of core equipment imported from Germany and establishes a sterile protection system spanning bottle preform handling, filling, and sealing processes. The new line increases the original production capacity by 50%, more than doubling the output of the core 500-milliliter product, making it the highest-capacity Pocari Sweat aseptic production line in Asia.

Last month, Electro-Optics Blue Sky Co., Ltd. successfully listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's STAR Market, injecting strong capital momentum into the high-quality development of the city's aerospace industry. As a core subsidiary of China Electronics Technology Group Corporation, the company specializes in aerospace power systems, with this business segment accounting for over 60% of its revenue in 2024 and a market coverage rate exceeding 50%. It provides reliable power support for national key projects such as the Shenzhou spacecraft series and the space station, as well as for the commercial aerospace sector, holding 367 authorized patents and multiple internationally leading core technologies.

These developments, from Otsuka Beverage's technological advancement boosting production capacity to Electro-Optics Blue Sky's deepened industrial layout through capital markets, reflect Tianjin's strong industrial momentum at the start of the year, characterized by a sprinting pace and focused efforts on new initiatives. They serve as dynamic sparks, achieving breakthroughs at individual points and spreading across broader fronts, converging into a sweeping trend for Tianjin's all-out economic push and drive for a strong opening quarter.

Several other projects have recently been completed and begun operations, including the second-phase chlor-alkali integration unit project of the "Two Transformations" relocation, the Tianjin base project of Dongpeng Beverage, and the digitalized, intelligent factory project for Zhufeng Silicon Steel's green, low-carbon transformer cores. Furthermore, projects such as the Great Wall Motor Company Limited All-Power Intelligent Super Platform (DE Platform) and the JM Electronics North China R&D and Production Headquarters Base are scheduled for completion and operation within the first quarter.

The Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology is intensifying efforts to secure a strong industrial start in the first quarter, urging all districts to enhance supervision, ensure the landing of planned new projects, maintain progress on ongoing constructions, and guarantee the operational launch of completed projects, while encouraging key enterprises to increase production schedules. New projects becoming operational in the first quarter are expected to contribute over 15 billion yuan in additional annual output value for the city.

Taking the Great Wall Motor Company Limited DE Platform project at its Tianjin production base as an example, construction began in late 2024 with a total investment of approximately 3.2 billion yuan. It encompasses upgrades to both vehicle assembly and component manufacturing facilities. The vehicle production line upgrade involves an investment of 1.45 billion yuan, while supporting component projects, including those from Mando and Nobo, account for about 1.8 billion yuan. The main structure of the vehicle production line upgrade is now largely finished, with four new energy vehicle models successfully introduced. Prototypes have rolled off the line, and mass production is planned for the first quarter. On the components side, Mando's new factory project, featuring newly built plants for lighting and thermal systems, has completed construction and is currently undergoing equipment调试, with formal operation also expected in the first quarter. Upon operation, it will supply core components such as headlights, side marker lights, rear combination lamps, air conditioning units, and cooling modules for the DE Platform.

To bolster long-term industrial development, a new batch of projects is commencing construction. The new Ziguang Automotive Production Demonstration Base project, with a total investment of 970 million yuan, has started construction and is currently in the piling phase. The Jiamaitie 15,000-ton模具钢 supporting project has finished foundation work and is proceeding with main structure construction. The Xilian 80,000-ton/year neodymium iron boron scrap green recycling comprehensive utilization project and the SEW Intelligent Manufacturing Phase II base project are currently handling preliminary procedures and are expected to start construction in March. The Scud Green Energy Storage Smart Industrial Park (Phase I) project has completed piling and foundation excavation and is now in the main construction phase. The Blue Sky Industrial Park/Aerospace Power System Industrialization project has largely finished Building No. 1, with Buildings No. 6 and 7 having their main structures topped out. FAW-Volkswagen's technical upgrade project for three SUV models, including the Audi A+ SUV, is installing new equipment in existing workshops, with two models planned for production this year and a third to begin upgrades. The China Automotive Intelligent Connected Vehicle Technology Innovation Base project is undergoing foundation construction, with the main structure expected to be topped out by year-end.

Beyond monitoring new incremental projects, efforts will also focus on promoting technological upgrades for existing capacity, tapping into a pipeline of investment attraction projects, and prioritizing the early commencement and construction of projects like Sinopec's Low-Carbon Olefins and Zhiao Tong Artificial Intelligence. Support will be accelerated for key ongoing projects such as the FAW-Volkswagen CMP platform and the Sany Wind Power Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Park, while urging projects like the Scud Green Energy Storage Smart Industrial Park (Phase I) to expedite completion. Key technical upgrade projects, including FAW-Volkswagen's three Audi SUV upgrades, will be driven towards higher efficiency and cost reduction.

This year, the Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology will implement central and municipal policies for both existing and new capacity across different industries and categories. Emphasis will be placed on preparing and reserving projects aligned with key national priorities and new investment directions, aiming to identify high-maturity, well-targeted quality projects for potential central government bond support. The bureau will leverage the incentivizing role of structural monetary tools, strive to include more projects in the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's equipment renewal relending list, and guide financial institutions to increase financing support. A new special policy for high-quality manufacturing development will be issued promptly, accompanied by the organization of the first annual project application cycle, aiming to further boost market expectations and enhance confidence among the city's industrial enterprises.