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Hangzhou Gear's "Key Technologies and Industrialization of High-End, Heavy-Duty Gearbox Transmission Systems" Wins National Science and Technology Progress Award—Xiaoshan-Made Heavy-Duty Gearboxes Break Foreign Monopoly

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2015.02.05

　　(Reprinted from the Xiaoshan Daily) These past few days, Feng Guang has been beaming with excitement, holding up a certificate whose gold-red cover evoked deep emotion as he shared with reporters: "After eight years of hard work, Hangzhou Gear has finally made a dream come true."

　　Feng Guang is the General Manager of HAGG., and by "fulfilling a dream," he refers specifically to the National Science and Technology Progress Award certificate he holds in his hand.

　　Recently, the project "Key Technologies and Industrialization of High-end Heavy-Duty Gearbox Transmission Systems," in which Hangzhou Gear participated, was awarded the Second Prize of the 2014 National Science and Technology Progress Award.

　　“As a long-established state-owned enterprise, this is the first National Science and Technology Progress Award that Hangchi has received since its establishment—and it marks a historic breakthrough for the company,” said Feng Guang. Notably, even when looking across the entire Xiaoshan region, there are only a handful of enterprises fortunate enough to have earned a national science and technology award.

　　 Key technology fills a domestic gap

　　Let's start with the high-end, heavy-duty gearbox transmission system.

　　Gears and transmission systems have always been crucial core foundational components. China boasts a long coastline and vast territorial waters, driving robust domestic demand for various types of ocean-going vessels. However, due to factors such as the relatively late start in developing key domestic technologies, high-power, heavy-duty gearboxes suitable for deep-sea operations were once monopolized by global industry giants for an extended period.

　　In fact, high-end heavy-duty gear transmission systems have become the bottleneck restricting the further development of China's advanced equipment. Data shows that in the early 21st century, high-power, heavy-duty gearboxes were almost entirely reliant on imports. It wasn't until the emergence of the high-power, heavy-duty gearboxes independently developed and produced by Hangzhou Gear that this situation was彻底 changed. "Overall, the award-winning technology has successfully replaced imported products, achieving domestic production of heavy-duty gear transmissions and filling a significant gap in the local market," said Feng Guang.

　　It is understood that the key technology and industrialization project for high-end, heavy-duty gearbox transmission systems began R&D in 2006. A collaborative industry-academia-research team was established, comprising HAGG, Nanjing High-Speed Gear Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Chongqing University, and Zhengzhou Institute of Mechanical Research. After eight years of joint efforts, the team has achieved significant breakthroughs in innovative design for heavy-duty gear transmissions, vibration and noise reduction, efficient and high-quality manufacturing, as well as advanced testing and evaluation methodologies.

　　Ning Jie is one of the individuals from Hangzhou Gear that participated in applying for this project. She said, "The entire project has resulted in 38 intellectual property rights licenses, including 8 invention patents; and we’ve also developed 11 national and industry standards, as well as 35 enterprise standards." Ning Jie spoke with great enthusiasm, adding that Hangzhou Gear alone has contributed to drafting 5 of these national and industry standards.

　　Marine gearboxes exported in bulk to overseas markets

　　"Hangzhou Gear's gear technology has been widely embraced by the market for its outstanding performance, and the high-power marine gears it produces boast strong competitiveness." This assessment comes from Hangzhou Gear's competitor—Germany's leading global manufacturer of specialized transmission system products today—clearly highlighting Hangzhou Gear's influential position within the industry.

　　For Hangzhou Gear, the key technologies for high-end, heavy-duty gearbox transmission systems are primarily applied to high-power gearboxes. Currently, the company has been steadily transitioning from its previous focus on medium- and low-power gearboxes toward larger, higher-capacity models. These high-power gearboxes are already widely used in fields such as ocean-going transport vessels, specialized naval ships, and government service boats.

　　"Hangchi's high-power marine gearboxes have already captured a 60% market share in China, with products sold to renowned domestic shipyards such as Dalian Shipbuilding Yard, Qingdao Hyundai, and Wuzhou Shipbuilding. Feng Guang believes that, as the nation increasingly prioritizes the maritime economy, demand for various types of ocean-going vessels will continue to grow—creating new opportunities for high-power marine gearboxes and, by extension, presenting a significant chance for Hangchi as well."

　　In addition to serving the domestic market, Hangzhou Gear's high-power marine gearboxes have also successfully entered overseas markets, with bulk exports now reaching Europe and Asia—catering to customers in over 20 countries, including Italy, Russia, and Singapore. "Notably, it was no easy feat for Hangzhou Gear's products to gain a foothold in Europe," remarked an industry insider. Germany, after all, is globally renowned as a manufacturing powerhouse, making the European market particularly challenging for domestic companies. "From this perspective, Hangzhou Gear has managed to penetrate its competitors' very backyard, clearly establishing itself as a prime example of China's high-end equipment going global," the insider added.

　　 》》》Reporter's Brief Commentary:

　　The spirit of industry never ceases.

　　Recently, Wu Xiaobo, a well-known financial writer, gained widespread attention on WeChat Moments for his article "Go to Japan to Buy a Toilet Seat," which delves into how Japanese manufacturing has mastered the art of pushing products—such as rice cookers, hair dryers, and toilet seats—to perfection through cutting-edge technology. The piece also raises an important question: Where should China's manufacturing industry head from here? Unsurprisingly, this got the reporter thinking about Shaoxing's thriving manufacturing sector—and specifically, about the Hangzhou Gear Factory.

　　As one of Xiaoshan’s renowned “Old Three Factories,” Hangchi essentially serves as a microcosm of manufacturing in Xiaoshan. Visiting the workshops and meeting with senior executives, reporters have been to Hangchi numerous times. Established in 1960, this gearbox manufacturer has seen continuous turnover among its frontline workers—but one thing has remained steadfast over the past 55 years: its unwavering commitment to the real economy.

　　"Hangchi's core business remains unchanged—our unwavering focus is on transmission equipment products," stated Feng Guang. He emphasized that embracing solitude and dedicating themselves wholeheartedly to research and development, while mastering and refining a single area of expertise, has already proven to be a tremendous success for Hangchi. Today, Hangchi has emerged as Asia's largest manufacturer of marine gearboxes, firmly cementing its position as the undisputed leader in this specialized industry—all thanks to continuous innovation that drives product upgrades. The company’s annual R&D investment, consistently accounting for approximately 6% of its sales revenue, stands as clear evidence of its commitment to pushing boundaries. As a result, it comes as no surprise that Hangchi has been honored with the National Science and Technology Progress Award.

　　Winning awards isn’t the ultimate goal, but the kind of dedication demonstrated by Hangchi is certainly worth pondering. In recent years, economic development has become increasingly impatient and superficial, with many companies abandoning their core industries in favor of investment—or rather, speculative—models that rely on making money from money itself. Meanwhile, a generation of industrialists once hailed as role models now seem to have lost their appeal, while figures like Buffett and Soros have taken center stage as topics of intense public discussion. Some even argue that focusing solely on real industry has quietly become an outdated approach.

　　However, to make a meaningful impact in the fiercely competitive regional landscape and achieve substantial breakthroughs in economic transformation and upgrading, Xiaoshan must continue relying on the development of its real-sector economy for the foreseeable future. Without a solid foundation in manufacturing and industry, everything would remain as fragile as a castle in the air—unstable and prone to collapse.

　　Enduring the cold winter, strengthening technological innovation, and returning to the essence of our products—how can enterprises consistently maintain a passionate commitment to real industry? And how can we inspire more Hangzhou-based enterprises like Hangchi to emerge from Xiaoshan? These are issues that all stakeholders—from government to business—should carefully consider today.

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