Guangdong Orient Zirconic Ind Sci and Tech Co., Ltd.

Guangdong Orient Zirconic Ind Sci and Tech Co., Ltd. is a key high-tech enterprise listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange since 2007. The company specializes in the research, development, production, and sale of zirconium products, offering over 100 varieties across six major series. Its products are widely utilized in various industries, including bio-ceramics, electronic ceramics, structural ceramics, synthetic gemstones, and high-temperature refractories, with a growing presence in emerging sectors such as new energy battery materials and optical communication devices. The company operates a vertically integrated supply chain, encompassing the entire process from zirconium mineral processing to the manufacturing of high-purity zirconia powders and ceramic structural parts. Committed to green manufacturing, it employs advanced recovery technologies to minimize waste and enhance resource efficiency. With a strong focus on R&D, Guangdong Orient Zirconic has established extensive collaborations with universities and research institutes, maintaining a robust innovation ecosystem. The company's dual-cycle innovation mechanism facilitates the development of high-end products that meet international standards, positioning it favorably within the nonferrous metal smelting and pressing industry.

(I) Integrated Supply Chain and Green Manufacturing Excellence 1. Vertical Integration of the Full Industry Chain The Company has established an industry-leading, comprehensive process system. Full vertical integration has been achieved, spanning from the sorting and processing of zirconium minerals and the preparation of basic zirconium chemicals to the manufacturing of high-purity zirconia powders and high-end zirconia ceramic structural parts. 2. Resource Efficiency and Low-Carbon Green Manufacturing Committed to green and sustainable development, the Company operates a closed-loop manufacturing system focused on resource recovery and waste reduction. In the production of zirconium oxychloride, advanced recovery technologies are utilized to recycle wastewater and residue. This allows for the large-scale extraction of rare metals—such as mixed rare earth hydroxides and high-purity scandium oxide—while converting remaining solid waste into industrial products like water reducers and liquid sodium silicate. (II) End-to-End R&D Innovation and Efficient Achievement Transformation 1. Robust Technical Strength and High-Level Innovation As a national high-tech enterprise, the Company places technological innovation and quality upgrades at the heart of its development. Since 2008, high-tech certification has been consistently maintained. The Company currently employs 175 R&D professionals, holds 27 invention patents, and has received numerous national and provincial science and technology awards. Through continuous investment in R&D, the Company has established a full-chain R&D system covering basic research, application development, and industrialization. Relevant achievements are widely applied in high-tech sectors such as new energy, thermal barrier coatings, and optical glass, providing the core impetus for the Company's high-quality development. 2. Multi-Level R&D Platforms and Collaborative Innovation A provincial-level innovation ecosystem has been built, including the Guangdong Engineering Technology R&D Center, a Provincial Enterprise Technology Center, and Post-doctoral Research Workstations. The Company has deepened its external industry-university-research collaboration, establishing long-term strategic partnerships with prestigious universities and research institutes, including Tsinghua University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, the Shenzhen Research Institute of Northwestern Polytechnical University, and Beijing University of Chemical Technology. Qualifications include being named a National "Little Giant" enterprise (specialized and innovative) , a Guangdong Manufacturing Single-Product Championand and a Key Backbone Enterprise of Strategic Emerging Industries in Guangdong Province. The Company also holds AEO Advanced Certification and ISO 9001/14001/45001 certifications and Intellectual Property Management System certifications, demonstrating that its R&D qualifications and comprehensive management standards have reached industry-leading levels. 3. "Dual-Cycle" Innovation and Market Transformation A "Dual-Cycle" mechanism is employed: "Lab R&D → Pilot Incubation → Industrialization" and "Market Demand → R&D Iteration → Production Optimization". Leveraging this mechanism, the Company has successfully developed high-end products such as zirconia for thermal barrier coatings, high-purity zirconia for optical coatings, specialized powders for ceramic injection/tape casting molding, and fused zirconia for high-end ceramic glazes, achieving stable supply at the hundred-ton scale. Notably, the key indicators of the thermal barrier coating powders align with international advanced standards, enabling entrance into the supply chains for aircraft engines and gas turbines. Furthermore, high-end powders for optical and electronic ceramics have achieved import substitution and mass supply. The continuous refinement of the high-end product matrix demonstrates significant efficiency in innovation transformation. 4. Forward-Looking Strategic Layout Adhering to an R&D philosophy that emphasizes both foresight and strategy, the Company has systematically deployed multiple key technology breakthroughs and process innovation projects. These initiatives center on core product areas, including fused zirconia, zirconium oxychloride, zirconium dioxide, stabilized zirconia, and structural ceramic parts. (III) Industry Leadership in Standards and Brand Recognition 1. A Leader in Industry Standardization The Company is a key member of the National Standardization Technical Committees for Non-ferrous Metals and Chemicals. Recognized as a "AAAA-rated Enterprise for Standardization Practice" in 2013, it has led or participated in 29 national and industry standards, including "Composite Zirconia Powder." By filling critical regulatory gaps in the domestic zirconium sector, the Company plays a leading role in advancing industry specifications and high-quality development. 2. Brand Heritage and Market Influence The Company enhances its market presence through a quality-driven brand strategy and systematic operations. It owns three major independent brands—东方锆业, 东锆 (ORIENT ZIRCONIC), and 宇田 (Yutian)—supported by 16 registered trademarks and growing brand equity. (IV) Professional Talent Pipeline and Organizational Vitality Core competitiveness lies in the talent pool and organizational agility. The management team possesses deep industry experience and strategic vision, while stable R&D and technical teams provide the engineering expertise necessary for technological breakthroughs. (V) Strategic Layout in New Energy and Chain Extension The Company is transitioning from a traditional zirconium supplier to an innovative provider of core materials for new energy through an "Equity Investment + New Production Lines" strategy. 1. Strategic Equity Investment Entrance into the all-solid-state battery sector has been secured by investing in Hefei Guning Era New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., forming a deep partnership with their original technology team. 2. Scalable Production Capacity Two major projects are being advanced: the "60,000-tpa Battery-grade Zirconium Oxychloride & 12,000-tpa High-purity Oxide Project" and the "10,000-tpa Battery-grade Stabilized Zirconia Project." These initiatives create a synergistic value chain from basic chemicals to high-end battery powders, expanding high-margin business while enhancing profitability and risk resistance.