CITIC Heavy Industries is a globally competitive manufacturer and service provider of mining and cement equipment. It is one of the largest heavy equipment manufacturing companies in China and a leader in the domestic specialised robotics industry.
In 2024, CITIC Heavy Industries adhered to the business model of “platform-based development and ecosystem-driven growth”. Following the operational strategy of “refining production and operations management, strengthening overseas market expansion, deepening green electricity platform development and optimising joint venture governance”, the company focused on its core business while continuously expanding its industry boundaries. Operational efficiency steadily improved, overall capabilities in scientific research were further enhanced, marketing orders reached new heights and the proportion of orders from overseas markets continued to increase. 
Business highlights
Solidifying competitive advantages in the mining and heavy equipment business. CITIC Heavy Industries is fully committed to promoting the industrialisation of its “Top Ten Core Equipment”, delivering a series of first-of-their-kind products, including the largest domestically produced oxygen-enriched rotary kiln, the world’s largest rotary kiln for large-scale coal chemical applications, and the world’s largest dynamic classifier for iron concentrate. The company’s “Mine Hoist” product was awarded the national manufacturing championship in a single category for its comprehensive technological advantages in mechanical, electrical (including frequency conversion) and hydraulic systems.
Maintaining market leadership in the robotics and intelligent equipment business. Focusing on smart mining, the company signed contracts for intelligent projects in Sichuan, Gansu and other regions. It also focused on the specialised robots business and secured bids for firefighting robot projects with fire brigade headquarters in Xinjiang, Heilongjiang, Guizhou and other areas. The company continued to advance the industrialisation of explosive gas detection robots and emergency inspection robots for civil defence, addressing challenges in fire emergency response for high-rise buildings over 100 metres and unmanned operations in coal mines. The “Mobile Heavy-Duty Intelligent Aerial Work Robot System” project received approval from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and the “Intelligent Explosion-Proof Robot” was recognised as a national manufacturing champion in a single category.
Continuous expansion of the new energy equipment business. With a focus on the wind power market, CITIC Heavy Industries delivered the world’s largest floating wind power platform with a capacity of 16.6MW and signed a general contract for a 50MW distributed wind power project in Shanxi Province. In the low-wind power sector, the company deployed the first 50kW vertical-axis wind turbine at the Shandong Expressway Penglai toll station. In energy storage, the company successfully registered two “source-grid-load-storage” projects and won bids for several energy storage contracts, including one in Qinhuangdao. Leveraging the regional advantages of Zhangzhou, the company expanded its non-wind power steel structure and port service businesses, signing a one-off contract for 12 gantry cranes.
Significant breakthroughs in the special materials sector. By focusing on high-end castings and forgings, CITIC Heavy Industries successfully supported the Shenzhou spacecraft series. The company also utilised vacuum hydraulic bulging technology to develop a million-level nuclear power containment ring for the first time in China. Additionally, CITIC Heavy Industries manufactured the world-renowned “King of Rolling Mills”, a 5,600mm wide heavy plate mill, marking a new breakthrough in equipment manufacturing within China’s steel industry.
International layout
CITIC Heavy Industries achieved new overseas effective orders with a year-on-year growth rate exceeding 80%. The company leverages its production base in Spain and several overseas offices in Brazil, Australia, Peru, Europe, Malaysia, Vietnam and other regions to drive its international business expansion into Europe, Oceania, Africa, South America, North America, Central Asia and Southeast Asia. Its products and services now reach 68 countries and regions. CITIC Heavy Industries secured bids for several major engineering and equipment projects, including an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) project for clinker cement in Cambodia, a pellet project for Sinosteel, a gold and silver mining project in Canada, a gold mining project in Bulgaria and a mining equipment project for Zijin Mining in Serbia. These achievements represent significant progress in the company’s internationalisation efforts.
Technological innovation
CITIC Heavy Industries strengthened its efforts in making key core technology breakthroughs. In collaboration with CITIC Dicastal, the companies jointly developed a 7,500-tonne two-plate die-casting machine, contributing to the transformation of the traditional manufacturing process of automobiles. This achievement signifies that CITIC systematically possessed full-chain production capabilities in the field of “integrated die-casting” for automobiles, encompassing materials, products, processes, moulds, and equipment. The company’s Φ12.2m autogenous mill was recognised as “the world’s largest autogenous mill by internal diameter” and its Φ6.96m×52m pellet rotary kiln was labelled as the largest of its kind globally, both by the China Heavy Machinery Industry Association. The company also commenced operation of the world’s largest Φ7.2m×138.5m rotary kiln.
CITIC Heavy Industries deepened its digital and intelligent development by integrating digital technologies with mining equipment research and development. The company enhanced the collaborative sharing capabilities of the industrial chain, improving production efficiency by over 20%, shortening research and development cycles by over 15% and reducing process deviation rates by 17%.
CITIC Heavy Industries strengthened its reserve of innovative technologies, having recently acquired one new high-tech enterprise, bringing the total to eight. The company holds 1,176 effective patents, including 489 invention patents, and has led and participated in the formulation of 117 national standards and 138 industry standards.
Delivery of the 5600mm wide heavy plate rolling mill
Business highlights
Solidifying competitive advantages in the mining and heavy equipment business. CITIC Heavy Industries is fully committed to promoting the industrialisation of its “Top Ten Core Equipment”, delivering a series of first-of-their-kind products, including the largest domestically produced oxygen-enriched rotary kiln, the world’s largest rotary kiln for large-scale coal chemical applications, and the world’s largest dynamic classifier for iron concentrate. The company’s “Mine Hoist” product was awarded the national manufacturing championship in a single category for its comprehensive technological advantages in mechanical, electrical (including frequency conversion) and hydraulic systems.
Maintaining market leadership in the robotics and intelligent equipment business. Focusing on smart mining, the company signed contracts for intelligent projects in Sichuan, Gansu and other regions. It also focused on the specialised robots business and secured bids for firefighting robot projects with fire brigade headquarters in Xinjiang, Heilongjiang, Guizhou and other areas. The company continued to advance the industrialisation of explosive gas detection robots and emergency inspection robots for civil defence, addressing challenges in fire emergency response for high-rise buildings over 100 metres and unmanned operations in coal mines. The “Mobile Heavy-Duty Intelligent Aerial Work Robot System” project received approval from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and the “Intelligent Explosion-Proof Robot” was recognised as a national manufacturing champion in a single category.
Continuous expansion of the new energy equipment business. With a focus on the wind power market, CITIC Heavy Industries delivered the world’s largest floating wind power platform with a capacity of 16.6MW and signed a general contract for a 50MW distributed wind power project in Shanxi Province. In the low-wind power sector, the company deployed the first 50kW vertical-axis wind turbine at the Shandong Expressway Penglai toll station. In energy storage, the company successfully registered two “source-grid-load-storage” projects and won bids for several energy storage contracts, including one in Qinhuangdao. Leveraging the regional advantages of Zhangzhou, the company expanded its non-wind power steel structure and port service businesses, signing a one-off contract for 12 gantry cranes.
Significant breakthroughs in the special materials sector. By focusing on high-end castings and forgings, CITIC Heavy Industries successfully supported the Shenzhou spacecraft series. The company also utilised vacuum hydraulic bulging technology to develop a million-level nuclear power containment ring for the first time in China. Additionally, CITIC Heavy Industries manufactured the world-renowned “King of Rolling Mills”, a 5,600mm wide heavy plate mill, marking a new breakthrough in equipment manufacturing within China’s steel industry.
International layout
CITIC Heavy Industries achieved new overseas effective orders with a year-on-year growth rate exceeding 80%. The company leverages its production base in Spain and several overseas offices in Brazil, Australia, Peru, Europe, Malaysia, Vietnam and other regions to drive its international business expansion into Europe, Oceania, Africa, South America, North America, Central Asia and Southeast Asia. Its products and services now reach 68 countries and regions. CITIC Heavy Industries secured bids for several major engineering and equipment projects, including an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) project for clinker cement in Cambodia, a pellet project for Sinosteel, a gold and silver mining project in Canada, a gold mining project in Bulgaria and a mining equipment project for Zijin Mining in Serbia. These achievements represent significant progress in the company’s internationalisation efforts.
Technological innovation
CITIC Heavy Industries strengthened its efforts in making key core technology breakthroughs. In collaboration with CITIC Dicastal, the companies jointly developed a 7,500-tonne two-plate die-casting machine, contributing to the transformation of the traditional manufacturing process of automobiles. This achievement signifies that CITIC systematically possessed full-chain production capabilities in the field of “integrated die-casting” for automobiles, encompassing materials, products, processes, moulds, and equipment. The company’s Φ12.2m autogenous mill was recognised as “the world’s largest autogenous mill by internal diameter” and its Φ6.96m×52m pellet rotary kiln was labelled as the largest of its kind globally, both by the China Heavy Machinery Industry Association. The company also commenced operation of the world’s largest Φ7.2m×138.5m rotary kiln.
CITIC Heavy Industries deepened its digital and intelligent development by integrating digital technologies with mining equipment research and development. The company enhanced the collaborative sharing capabilities of the industrial chain, improving production efficiency by over 20%, shortening research and development cycles by over 15% and reducing process deviation rates by 17%.
CITIC Heavy Industries strengthened its reserve of innovative technologies, having recently acquired one new high-tech enterprise, bringing the total to eight. The company holds 1,176 effective patents, including 489 invention patents, and has led and participated in the formulation of 117 national standards and 138 industry standards.