Pay tribute to the power of role models and continue writing a brilliant chapter of progress.
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2026-02-28
At Wugang Company,
There is a group of people like this—
They embody their original aspirations through practical actions.
Uphold the mission with steadfast commitment;
They are quietly and diligently working at their posts.
Create the extraordinary from the ordinary;
They are the vanguard in overcoming difficulties and tackling challenges.
It is a benchmark for striving bravely and taking the lead.
Even more so on the path of the company’s high-quality development.
The strongest force!
Today, let’s come together and take a closer look.
Wugang Company 2025 Annual
Model Worker, March 8th Red Flag Holder,
Appreciate the exemplary spirit and draw strength to forge ahead.
Pay tribute to the pioneers, and cheer on those who strive hard!
Led by role models,
Toward 2026 New goals—move forward with courage and determination!
Model Worker
Chen Yanqi

Shift Supervisor of the Piping Team in the Blast Furnace Operation Area of the Ironmaking Plant. 2025 In that year, he conducted in-depth research on the blast furnace cooling system, ensuring stable and smooth operation of the blast furnace and reducing the consumption of softened water by approximately... 500 Ton. Successfully predicted and participated in handling... 10 Early, subtle leaks in the water pipes of multiple critical cooling areas, 20 Multiple instances of localized blockages in cooling wall pipelines and other potential major hazards have made outstanding contributions to the long-term stable and smooth operation of blast furnaces. We place great emphasis on repairing old equipment and recycling waste materials, thereby saving spare parts costs for the operating area by an average of annually. 100 Ten thousand yuan.
Huang Linlin

Second-level electrical supervisor in the inspection team of the continuous casting operation area at the No. 1 Steelmaking Plant. As... 460mm Electrical Automation Technology Lead for the Heavy Plate Continuous Casting Machine Project, in 2025 Throughout the year, I provided full-time leadership and deep involvement in the entire project lifecycle—from initial planning to on-site installation and commissioning—completing a series of critical and foundational tasks that laid a solid foundation for the smooth advancement of the project. Additionally, I efficiently coordinated technical alignment with the foreign partners and successfully resolved several major design disagreements.
Bai Liyang

Shift Supervisor, Steelmaking Section, Second Steelmaking Plant. 2025 In that year, by benchmarking against leading units and taking into account the actual conditions of the equipment, he developed and successfully tested a set of rapid ladle-change operation procedures tailored specifically for the steelmaking production line, enabling the continuous casting time per pour to reach— 32 Hour 15 Minutes, breakthrough 27 An hourly historical record. Not only does it meet the company’s high-production demands, but its water-jet nozzle lifespan has also reached a leading level within the domestic industry.
Cheng Jie
Second-level supervisor in the maintenance and inspection team of the rolling operation area at the No. 1 Rolling Mill. 2025 In that year, he completed the minor maintenance for roll replacement. 495 Item, Scheduled Maintenance 430 Item: The equipment utilization rate in the jurisdiction remains stable at... 92.5% Above, implement responsible equipment failure handling. “ Zero incidents ” Through measures such as equipment upgrades, refurbishment of used equipment, and technological optimization, we have achieved cumulative direct economic benefits. 720 Ten thousand yuan fully demonstrates the pioneering spirit of industrial workers in the new era—loyalty, responsibility, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
Liu Building

Process Technician, Second-Level Responsibility, Heat Treatment Operation Area, No. 2 Rolling Mill. 2025 Year, in non- 9Ni During steel production, the four heat treatment furnaces under his responsibility all achieved their target outputs for quenching and tempering. 700 tons, the daily output of the annealing furnace from 500 ton to 580 Over tons, all reaching record highs. 7 In the month, inventory in the heat treatment furnace area of the No. 2 Rolling Mill dropped to... 1971 Tons—unplanned inventory has been reduced to zero, achieving the inventory reduction target.
Li Yangbing

First-level Responsible Engineer at the Institute of Container Steel, Ministry of Science and Technology. 2025 In that year, he successfully developed the world’s largest single-unit resin hydrogenation reactor steel, a new type of high-chromium steel, and an improved steel containing niobium. He led the research and development efforts. 158mm Thick test plates support the construction of large-scale coal chemical projects. Completed by the Special Inspection Institute. 230mm The development of a corporate standard for vanadium-containing steel has effectively enhanced Wugang’s market influence in the field of pressure vessel steel.
Jia Dabo
Sales Representative at the Shanghai Office of the Sales Department. As the key leader of sales activities in the Shanghai and Nantong regions, he leads his team to overcome challenges and deliver high-quality service, ensuring that the Shanghai branch achieves a 100% contract completion rate for the year. 135.85% We exceeded our annual targets and achieved steady growth in regional sales performance. The individual annual target completion rate reached... 202.97% Demonstrates exceptionally strong individual business capabilities and market-crafting prowess.
Wang Dong

First-level responsible technician for the equipment repair workshop in the maintenance and repair plant. 2025 That year, he led the completion of various maintenance tasks at the main plant, accumulating a total of work hours. 270679 The completion rate of maintenance projects, the on-time arrival rate, and the quality pass rate all reached... 100% Lead the team in fabricating various steel structural components. 609 Ton, achieving production value 512 Ten thousand yuan; completed tasks such as the reconditioning and grinding of working rolls for steel rolling straightening machines and the machining of blast furnace drill rods, thereby achieving cost savings. 234 Ten thousand yuan.
Li Sword
Operations Supervisor of the Raw Materials Transportation Area in the Transportation Department. He has been deeply engaged in the frontline operations of hot metal transportation and scrap steel transfer. 2025 Year-to-date completion of various material transports 158.72 Ten thousand tons, including molten iron 12412 Car 145.45 Ten thousand tons of internally transferred scrap steel. 3104 Car 13.27 10,000 tons. The equipment failure downtime rate has been reduced to zero, and there were zero equipment or safety incidents throughout the year. We have actively carried out technological upgrades and innovations, achieving cost savings exceeding... 66 Ten thousand yuan.
Liu Heping

Manager of the San Chan Development Service Center at Bai Chuan Hui Industrial Company. 2025 In that year, he led the team to achieve revenue. 5406 Ten thousand yuan, year-on-year growth 440 Ten thousand yuan, growth 8.9% ; Achieve profit 645 Ten thousand yuan, year-on-year growth 100 Ten thousand yuan, growth 18% Achieve external revenue 1618 Ten thousand yuan, accounting for total revenue. 30% ; Complete marginal contribution 379 Ten thousand yuan, marginal contribution rate 23.5% ; Achieve net profit 193 Ten thousand yuan, net profit margin 12%。
March 8th Red Flag Holder
Shi Xinhuan

Ironmaking Plant Power Operations Area 16.5 Shift supervisor of the 10,000 cubic meter gas holder. Continuous. 5 Achieve zero accidents in the safe and stable operation of the gas system annually, and swiftly handle emergencies such as equipment malfunctions and pressure fluctuations. 30 On several occasions, we have deeply cultivated coal gas recovery and utilization technologies, put forward numerous improvement suggestions that have been successfully implemented, thereby enhancing the recovery and utilization rate and reducing equipment failure rates—demonstrating our commitment through practical actions.
Li Yawei

Crane operator, Class A, in the operating area of the No. 1 Steelmaking Plant. 460mm After the heavy-plate continuous casting machine was completed and put into operation, the workload for overhead cranes increased dramatically. Faced with the pressing demand for crane usage and the objective reality of a mismatch between available cranes and personnel, she accepted the task without complaint, volunteered to take on extra responsibilities, and diligently shuttled between different cranes according to operational instructions, doing her utmost to meet both production and maintenance needs. To reduce workers’ physical exertion and improve operational efficiency, she proposed a practical suggestion to connect the overhead crane walkways between the old and new plant buildings. Her proposal was highly praised by both the unit’s leadership and fellow employees.
Wang Yajuan

Electrical distribution worker in the No. 3 shift of the electric furnace section at the Second Steelmaking Plant. Strictly adheres to standardized operating procedures, assists the shift supervisor in continuously optimizing operational processes, and has developed a scientific operational model that integrates power supply and oxygen supply. By appropriately controlling the oxygen lance and oxygen flow rate, we have not only reduced electricity consumption but also shortened the smelting cycle, laying a solid foundation for higher productivity and efficiency. Based on actual site conditions, we have proposed improvements to the furnace body. PLC The rapid fault-handling method significantly reduces thermal shutdowns, creating favorable conditions for efficient production.
Li Zhenzhen

Maintenance electrician in the No. 3 team of the steel rolling automation section at the First Steel Rolling Mill. Adhering to the principle that “there are no trivial matters when it comes to equipment, and zero tolerance for potential hazards,” 2025 Accurately identify hidden dangers annually. 15 Here, all are in 24 Complete closed-loop handling within hours to mitigate economic losses. 100 Over 10,000 yuan. Self-directed learning PLC Variable-frequency drive operation and maintenance technology; actively participate in motor energy-saving upgrades and promote the improvement of the average mean time between failures (MTBF) of equipment. 15% This effectively reduces energy consumption and maintenance costs.
Niu Yanqing

The finishing operator of the first shift in the shearing line of the Finishing Operation Area at the Second Rolling Mill is responsible for marking steel plates. This operator continuously hones operational skills, has become proficient in using marking equipment, and strictly adheres to the technical standards for various steel grades. While ensuring “zero accidents” in marking operations, this operator has achieved simultaneous improvements in both efficiency and quality. Throughout the year, the operator has cumulatively completed the marking of steel plates. 62375 He ranked first among the four classes in printing operations, demonstrating outstanding individual skills and consistent work performance.
Wen Hairong

Second-level responsible engineer at the Nuclear Power Steel Research Institute of the Ministry of Science and Technology. 2025 Year, led the development of a new product. 3 Among them, the ultra-low-temperature-resistant nickel alloy steel plate has successfully passed the test. DNV 、 LR Certification; solving industry challenges by innovatively implementing core impact tests on thick, billet-to-steel plate products, raising the pass rate of performance to... 98% Above; achieve 130mm A breakthrough in key technologies for high-performance steel used in ultra-thick marine platforms, filling a technological gap in similar-specification products. Completed nearly... 3000 On-site witnessing and delivery of tonnage of nuclear power steel plates, with a qualification rate of performance reaching... 99% Above, the marginal contribution is nearly... 300 Ten thousand yuan.
Yang Lina

Director of the Comprehensive Office at the Maintenance and Repair Plant. Focusing on the deep integration of Party building with production and operations, promoting the implementation of the “Four Ultimate” practical activities, and driving... 21 A leading cadre tackles and solves the problem. 63 This issue: Strengthen closed-loop management of Party building to achieve the “Five-Star” goal for grassroots Party branches. Administrative services are highly efficient, and documents are issued throughout the year. 62 Hold meetings, organize meetings 12 Next, take the lead in writing and publishing news articles. 260 This article aims to boost the morale of cadres and employees and help the plant successfully complete its maintenance projects. 7857 Item, create value 3000 Ten thousand yuan.
Zang Aili

Ultrasonic testing technician in the flaw detection team of the steel plate inspection area, Quality Management Department. For... 60mm For the following steel plate angle-beam ultrasonic testing, we innovatively propose “initial inspection and positioning using a dual-crystal probe.” + The “angled probe precise quantification” combined solution; for angled ultrasonic testing of thick steel plates, we have put forward rational recommendations for probe modification, achieving a “double improvement” in both efficiency and accuracy. We have also proposed a “water-based penetrant cleaning” solution, which effectively addresses the challenge of cleaning penetrants from continuous casting billets, significantly boosting efficiency.
Dai Suqi

Second-level Responsible Engineer in the Steelmaking and Rolling Planning Office of the Production and Manufacturing Department. Proficient in the equipment and process characteristics of both steel plants; has issued a total of... 310 The contract-based furnace operation plan for tens of thousands of tons is designed to ensure that the annual steel production reaches... 390 The 10,000-ton capacity provided strong support. We closely monitored the production rhythms of the two rolling mills as well as the operational status of each heat treatment furnace group, meticulously organizing and precisely supplying materials. By balancing material supply, we rapidly boosted the output of rolled products, the volume of materials entering storage, and the production of high-end heat-treated products, thereby exceeding the planned targets.
Wang Hai Fang

Chief of the Technical Quality Department at Sanhe Shengji Construction Company. 2025 This year, she achieved technological cost reductions throughout the year by focusing on process improvements, tackling key project challenges, and rigorously controlling quality. 90 Over 10,000 yuan, overcoming 3 I addressed key technical challenges in several major projects and took the lead in completing the first-ever fabrication of high-pressure sterilization equipment. Adhering strictly to the quality standard of “restoring old parts to like-new condition,” we significantly improved the quality of spare parts supply. We also developed and refined comprehensive standards for grinding and painting steel plates, effectively reducing the incidence of defects such as dents and scratches.
Related news
Recently, the results of the 2026 Metallurgical Science and Technology Awards were announced. The project “Development and Application of Key Technologies for High-Strength, Tough, Extra-Thick Steel Plates for Marine Equipment,” jointly submitted by Wugang Company and Northeastern University, was awarded the Grand Prize, marking a major breakthrough for China in the field of critical materials for marine engineering. After ten years of intensive research and sustained efforts, the project has successfully overcome the challenges in producing high-strength, tough, extra-thick steel plates—materials essential for building such national strategic assets as ultra-large deepwater drilling platforms, massive wind‑farm installation vessels, and 10,000‑meter‑class submersibles.
On August 20, Lu Jiangguang, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of Wugang Company under Hebei Iron and Steel Group, led a delegation to visit a leading customer in the infrastructure supply chain sector. The two sides held an in-depth discussion on strengthening supply‑demand alignment, expanding business opportunities, and innovating collaborative models.
On August 19, Lu Jiangguang, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of Wugang Company under HBIS Group, led a delegation to visit a high-end client in the construction engineering sector and a leading enterprise in the large‑scale supply chain services field. Through face-to-face discussions, they aligned with customer needs, deepened collaborative ties, and expanded avenues for cooperation.
On the afternoon of August 18, Lu Jiangguang, Party Secretary and Chairman of Wugang Company under Hebei Iron and Steel Group, led a delegation to visit a leading client in the chemical and energy engineering design sector. The two sides held an in-depth symposium to jointly explore collaborative development models across the industrial chain, further expand opportunities for cooperation in high-end steel applications, and deepen their strategic dialogue.
On the morning of August 18, Lu Jiangguang, Party Secretary and Chairman of Wugang Company under Hebei Iron and Steel Group, led a delegation to visit a leading enterprise in the high-end equipment manufacturing sector, where they held a symposium to discuss collaborative development across the industrial chain and explore new avenues for deepened cooperation.
On August 12, Liu Jian, Chairman of the Group, and Qi Mengdao, Global President of Industrial Furnaces at Andritz Group, held a working discussion at the Group’s headquarters to explore new avenues for cooperation and forge a win-win future.