Recently, the Electrothermal Alloy Material Analysis and Testing Center of Shougang Gitane (Beijing Shougang Gitane New Materials Co., Ltd.) successfully obtained the "Conformity" certificate issued by the China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS). This marks a significant recognition by a national authoritative institution of the quality of Shougang Gitane's electrothermal alloy materials, and its technical capabilities in testing services have met internationally recognized standards, propelling its market competitiveness to a new level.

Shougang Gitane remains steadfast in its commitment to propelling technological innovation as its foremost competitive edge, building its core strength in niche segments, and actively nurturing new, high-quality, and productive forces in the "electrothermal" field. In 2023, the company completed the construction of its R&D center to high standards. In line with the CNAS accreditation system documents and quality management norms, it meticulously organized crucial documents, including procedural files and quality manuals. Additionally, the company established 15 testing laboratories, including those for metallography, salt spray, rapid life testing, and creep testing. Between 2023 and 2024, the company invested 5.804 million yuan to equip itself with eight sets of advanced R&D and testing instrument suites, enhancing its testing capabilities and standards. These initiatives now provide Shougang Gitane with meticulous and precise quality inspection and R&D experimental data support for its production processes, laying a solid foundation for the company to improve its production and technological innovation capabilities, as well as to manufacture high-quality electrothermal products with stability. Meanwhile, Shougang Gitane is also committed to cultivating dual-core competitiveness in product R&D and quality control. The company has strategically planned the development of its R&D institutions and capabilities, recruited high-level inspection talent, and achieved coordinated integration among its production, quality, and equipment systems.

By consistently building on its strengths in "technology + services," Shougang Gitane has laid a solid foundation for high-quality, long-term development supported by technological innovation. This has further solidified its advantages in market expansion, enhancing the Group's corporate influence and overall competitiveness.