ROCKWOOL NEWSLETTER 2024Q1

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issue1，2024

I am delighted to share the joy and anticipation of this quarter on behalf of the supply chain team. For ROCKWOOL China, 2024 is not only a year of transformation but also one filled with opportunities and hope. Facing new market environment and competitive landscape, we have sounded the horn for the "2024 Transformational Launch" and set the core goal of "maximizing capacity utilization." As the supply chain department, we are full of confidence and look forward to creating brilliance results together with all departments.

After organizational optimization and personnel restructuring, our customer service team has become more efficient and professional. They provide precise support for different regions and businesses in groups, ensuring timely responses to customer needs. By participating in the "Be The Rock Workshop LEVEL1" training at the beginning of this year, the customer service team has gained a deeper understanding of knowledge about product and application, enabling them to offer higher quality service to customers. Additionally, we have completed the first round of "streamlining administration and delegating power" process review with various relevant departments, laying a solid foundation for business improvement. In the future, the customer service team will continue to enhance their professional skills and service levels, providing robust logistical support to the frontline sales team with a more proactive attitude, ensuring comprehensive, high-quality service for customers.

Despite fluctuations in domestic orders due to the Lunar New Year in the first quarter, our planning team responded proactively, seeking new opportunities. We worked closely with the sales and operations teams to accurately formulate production plans. At the same time, we adopted flexible production methods, making appropriate stock without orders for regular products to shorten delivery times and ensure balanced operation of the production lines. For the newly added intercompany and export orders this year, the planning team will work closely with customer service and other relevant departments to respond efficiently and strive for more order deliveries. We firmly believe that as the market recovers and orders increase, our capacity will be fully utilized.

In warehouse management, we are committed to sorting out and promoting the disposal of waste wool generated since the trial  operation of the Qingyuan

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factory, freeing up occupied warehouse space. With the joint efforts of the procurement and production departments, we have completed the recycling and processing of over 800 tons of waste cotton. Meanwhile, we are working closely with the sales department to find solutions for slow-moving inventory at the factory. This year, we plan to introduce DRIVE-IN style shelving and custom cages to store products, increasing the stacking height of low-density products and roll mats, maximizing space utilization without expanding warehouse area, enhancing storage efficiency and utilization rate, and eliminating bottlenecks in storage capacity.

Through public tendering, we have successfully introduced several cost-competitive logistics providers, optimizing our foreign trade sea freight and inland trucking networks. This has not only reduced transportation costs but also improved our logistics efficiency and service quality. We work closely with the procurement team to explore new paths for cost control and supply chain optimization. With the addition of new suppliers and the improvement of the logistics network, we will better meet customer needs, provide more and better logistics solutions, and gain a competitive edge in the market.

Looking ahead, we confidently believe that ROCKWOOL China will welcome a brighter future in 2024. We will continue to deepen professional skill enhancement, optimize processes, improve efficiency, and contribute to the company's development. At the same time, we look forward to working hand in hand with colleagues from all departments to create an even more brilliant future.

Finally, I want to thank every member of the supply chain team and all departments for their support and cooperation. It is your hard work and selfless dedication that allow us to pull together in times of trouble, unite in effort, and welcome an even better tomorrow. Let us join hands and strive together to achieve the company's great goals!

Sam Huang

Senior Supply Chain Manager, ROCKWOOL China

Mar, 2024

Supply Chain Empowers ROCKWOOL China's 2024 Voyage

United in Effort, rEFORMATION GROWTH

As human living standards improve, the demand for fresh food and other items requiring low-temperature storage has increased, leading to rapid development in cold chain construction. Taking the year 2020 as an example, despite the severe impact of the pandemic on economic development, there were 68 cold chain logistics companies that initiated dozens of investment and financing activities due to development needs. Among the 26 publicly disclosed, 18 cases exceeded 100 million yuan, and a staggering 5 cases surpassed 1 billion yuan, indicating the rapid growth momentum of the cold chain industry.

Such rapid development inevitably brings many issues that need to be addressed. The most significant aspect of the cold chain industry's growth is the construction of cold chain buildings. Common concerns include frequent fire safety incidents, non-durable insulation performance, frequent maintenance and high costs associated with cold storage facilities.

Among these issues, the consequences of fire accidents involving thermal insulation materials are particularly alarming.In fact, cold storage fires have never ceased in recent years. On November 16, 2014, a short circuit in the wiring at Longyuan Food Co., Ltd. in Peijialing Village, Hualong Town, Shouguang City, Shandong Province, ignited the polyurethane foam insulation material on the wall, resulting in 18 fatalities. On November 18, 2017, a tragic accident occurred in a cold storage facility in Xihongmen Town, Daxing District, Beijing, during equipment testing, which unfortunately ignited the polyurethane insulation material, causing 19 deaths. On June 1, 2018, a fire broke out in the cold storage of the "Hao Yixin Trade City" agricultural and sideline products comprehensive market in Dazhou City, Sichuan Province, which took 60 hours and a large number of firefighters to extinguish. On December 31, 2021, a fire accident occurred in the underground second-floor cold storage of Xinchangxing Market in Dalian City due to the illegal use of polyurethane insulation materials, resulting in 8 deaths and one firefighter dying in the line of duty. On June 9, 2022, four people died, and two firefighters sacrificed their lives when welding sparks ignited the insulation material during the repair of a fire pipeline at Hangzhou Ice and Snow World. On March 27, 2023, a fire occurred during the demolition of an abandoned cold storage in Dongcun, Cui Erzhuang Town, Cang County, Hebei Province, causing 11 deaths.

It is not difficult to see from the above fire incidents that one common feature is that the materials burning in these accidents were all some type of foam insulation material. The main reasons for the problems can be summarized as follows:

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Cold Chain Building Fire Safety Considerations

Industry dynamics

Globally, countries around the world have corresponding research on materials used for thermal insulation in cold chain buildings, focusing on safety, environmental protection, energy saving, and green sustainable development. If only the thermal insulation performance of the cold chain building envelope is considered, foam polyurethane and vacuum insulation panels both have low thermal conductivity coefficients. However, when considering the safety, energy saving, and environmental factors of the envelope structure, some inorganic fiber insulation materials (such as stone wool) can also provide excellent performance and value. For example, although the thermal conductivity coefficient of stone wool is higher than some organic materials, high-quality stone wool has minimal decay over its entire lifecycle and high dimensional stability. This can reduce the energy consumption during the operation phase of cold chain buildings while significantly reducing the frequency and costs of maintenance and repairs of the insulation materials.

Currently, the development of domestic cold chain buildings faces significant challenges in fire safety. Issues such as unreasonable material design and selection, a chaotic market, frequent use of counterfeit and substandard materials due to low-price bidding, and a general lack of safety awareness among installers continue to plague the industry's development. In fact, by utilizing the safety advantages of inorganic insulation materials, many of the current industry issues can be resolved. This requires the concerted efforts of researchers, industry management departments, and correct handling of problems. The development of technology and materials is endless.

2023 McFarlane Sunview Cold Storage Fire in the U.S.

2021 Washington D.C. Cold Storage Fire

Building a Strong Fire Barrier, 

Safeguarding Life Safety

The recent spate of building fires in places such as Xinyu in Jiangxi and Nanjing has resulted in extremely significant casualties and property losses. The shocking images of these fires represent irreparable pain for the affected families. Fire is merciless, and life is priceless. The alarm bell for fire safety must toll continuously, and the urgency of building fire safety cannot be overstated.

Using reliable fireproof materials in construction, implementing effective fire prevention structures and facilities, and strengthening daily fire management can effectively prevent the hazards of fires. Selecting non-combustible building materials is key to enhancing a building's fire performance; it directly affects how quickly and extensively a fire spreads within a building. The use of non-combustible building materials can effectively slow down the spread of fire, reducing the risk of a localized fire escalating into a full-blown conflagration, particularly minimizing casualties caused by toxic smoke, and buying precious time for evacuation and firefighting efforts.

Building insulation materials are now widely used in new construction and the renovation of old residential areas, significantly improving energy efficiency and living comfort. However, it is crucial not to overlook that many flammable materials are still used in construction projects. These materials release a large amount of heat and toxic smoke during a fire, intensifying the burning, damaging the structure, and endangering people's lives.

Choosing insulation materials with excellent fire resistance is a key measure in building fire protection. National standards strictly categorize various building materials based on their fire resistance, and the "Code for Fire Protection in Building Design" also sets clear and strict requirements for different buildings' fire resistance levels, fire prevention measures, and material usage:

Feb.23 fire in Yuhuatai District, Nanjing

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Enterprise dynamics

ROCKWOOL stone wool is an inorganic fibrous material made from natural rocks melted and spun, offering excellent insulation properties while also possessing Grade A non-combustibility, capable of withstanding temperatures above 1000 degrees Celsius. it also features high melting points and low thermal conductivity typical of inorganic materials, being non-toxic, harmless, thermally stable, and resistant to high-temperature shrinkage, making it an excellent choice for building fire protection.ROCKWOOL stone wool is widely used in global construction and industrial fire protection and energy-saving fields. Its application in building exterior walls, partition walls, roofs, and smoke exhaust ducts can effectively enhance the fire resistance level of buildings, providing effective protection for the safety of residents' lives and property.

ROCKWOOL Yangzhou Factory Creates a 

Benchmark for Safe Production

Safe production is one of the core values of the ROCKWOOL Group. For a long time, the ROCKWOOL Group has adhered to the concept of safety first, further improving the safety management system, strengthening safety infrastructure, and enhancing employee safety qualities, laying a solid foundation for safe and stable operations. Since the establishment of the ROCKWOOL Yangzhou Factory in the Yizheng Economic Development Zone in 2019, it has always adhered to the primary task of safe production, creating a benchmark for safe production with a meticulous attitude and setting an industry example. In 2023, the ROCKWOOL Yangzhou Factory achieved the goal of zero lost-time accidents, zero injury accidents, and zero occupational diseases throughout the year, and refreshed the record of zero lost-time accidents to 1,072 days.

Everyone's responsibility, building a solid safety foundation: The Yangzhou Factory has established and improved the safety production responsibility system for all employees, formulated safety production responsibility documents for employees in different positions, clarified the division of responsibilities, and strengthened employee safety awareness. At the same time, safety performance assessments are conducted every month to implement safety responsibilities for each position and each person.

Training enhancement, improving safety qualities: The Yangzhou Factory regularly organizes safety training for employees, covering various aspects such as contractor management, occupational health, mechanical protection, and emergency response. Throughout the year, more than 20 training sessions were conducted, covering all employees, continuously improving their safety awareness and operational skills.

Hidden danger investigation, eliminating safety risks: Establishing a safety hazard investigation and management mechanism, regularly organizing management teams to conduct safety risk inspections, and carrying out special inspections in key areas such as electrical safety, mechanical protection, and fire safety. Throughout the year, a total of 248 hidden dangers were investigated and rectified, ensuring effective control of safety risks.

System construction, improving management level: The Yangzhou Factory continues to improve its safety management system, and has successively passed certifications such as the three-level safety standardization, dual prevention mechanism construction, and ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management system, enhancing safety management levels through institutional and systematic management.

Awareness enhancement, creating a safety culture: At the same time, we actively organize activities such as Safety Day, Safety Month, and Fire Safety Month. Through safety competitions, fun games, practical drills, and other forms, safety knowledge and skills are integrated into the daily work of employees, creating a strong safety atmosphere. With its outstanding performance in safe production, ROCKWOOL Yangzhou was awarded the title of "2023 Yizheng City Safe Production Advanced Enterprise" and has won the ROCKWOOL Group Safety Gold Medal for two consecutive years. This is not only a high affirmation of the company's safe production work but also a concentrated reflection of the our safety management level.

In the future, the ROCKWOOL Yangzhou Factory will continue to adhere to the policy of "safety first, prevention foremost," continuously strengthening safety awareness, improving safety management levels, creating a safe and healthy working environment for employees, contributing safe and reliable products to society, and setting safety benchmarks for industry development. We believe that on the future development path, we will continue to uphold the safety concept and create more safety excellence!

Fire Safety: Zero Tolerance for Fakes

Fire safety is a perennial concern, and enhancing fire prevention and emergency response is a focal point in the construction industry. The state has clear fire-resistant requirements for building components. However, many inferior building material products still flood the market. These products not only fail to play a positive role in disaster prevention but also pose a threat to people's lives and property safety.

On March 15, 2024, CCTV's March 15th Evening Gala exposed the chaos in the fire-resistant glass and fire extinguisher industries, revealing the shocking fact that counterfeit and substandard products are rife in the market, seriously threatening fire safety.

Also exposed were fire extinguishers that couldn't put out fires. Some non-standard fire extinguishers, while appearing to meet national standards, had worrying fire-extinguishing effects. According to the national standard GB 4066-2017 for dry chemical fire extinguishing agents, the main ingredient diammonium phosphate should account for 75%, and ammonium sulfate for 15%. However, these non-standard, substandard products failed to meet the required content levels, rendering them ineffective in extinguishing fires and potentially causing the fire to spread due to improper use. Merchants told undercover reporters that it is usually difficult to distinguish between standard-compliant and non-standard products by appearance alone, but there are differences in composition content. The price of qualified products is usually about 30% higher, but there is a noticeable difference in fire protection effect. Merchants described those non-standard products as: "100% unable to put out fires, to tell you the truth, the more you use them, the bigger the fire gets."

The stone wool market for fire-resistant thermal insulation is also mixed with good and bad products. Some products have quality issues in terms of fire resistance and high-temperature resistance, failing to provide effective fire protection. Some manufacturers reduce the ore content in the raw materials and use a large amount of slag to cut costs, leaving these products with hidden dangers in terms of fire resistance, high-temperature resistance, and durability. 

ROCKWOOL, as a global leader in fire-resistant thermal insulation stone wool industry, strictly controls product quality at the production end. By efficiently melting natural rocks, our advanced production process ensures that ROCKWOOL' s products can withstand temperatures above 1000 degrees Celsius, guaranteeing fire and high-temperature resistance performance.

In terms of product testing and certification, ROCKWOOL adheres to a rigorous and serious, objective, and truthful work philosophy. Our products have passed inspections by several domestic and international authoritative testing institutions and have obtained multiple internationally renowned certification such as FM certifications, Cleanair certifications, and more. At the same time, we also call for strengthened testing management to prevent unscrupulous manufacturers from exploiting loopholes to commit testing fraud. Our domestic testing partners have encountered other manufacturers using high-quality ROCKWOOL product to impersonate their products for inspection to obtain their product qualification certificates. 

ROCKWOOL, as a globally leading brand in stone wool industry, enjoys widespread recognition and reputation. There are manufacturers in the market who adopt similar characters in Chinese or "ROCK WOOL" in English to confuse consumers. Please pay attention to discernment. 

Investigations have found that some manufacturers, in order to cut costs, pass off ordinary tempered glass as fire-resistant glass, without even performing basic fire-resistant treatments. Fire-resistant markings can be arbitrarily stamped on ordinary glass as long as there is demand. Under high-temperature tests, these fake fire-resistant glasses deformed and cracked in less than 4 minutes, completely failing to meet national standards for fire performance. The danger they pose in real fire conditions is unimaginable. Industry insiders reveal that to obtain qualified inspection reports, these unscrupulous manufacturers prepare expensive, genuine fire-resistant glass to impersonate their own products for inspection, thereby fraudulently obtaining qualification reports and then brazenly selling counterfeit and substandard products.

Industry dynamics

Industry dynamics

人有梦想才有动力，国家有梦想才有未来。有梦想，有奋斗，一切美好的东西都能够创造出来。中国特色社会主义已进入新时代，生活在这个时代的中国人民，都有一个共同的梦－实现中华民族伟大复兴。

A Sustainable Building Material

Greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide are the main causes of global climate change, and reducing carbon emissions is a key approach to achieving global climate goals. According to data from the International Energy Agency, the carbon emissions generated by global building construction and operation account for about one-third of society's total carbon emissions, while global industrial production accounts for about one-quarter. Enhancing energy efficiency in buildings and industry, and reducing their carbon emissions, are crucial measures in addressing climate change and promoting sustainable societal development.

ROCKWOOL stone wool is committed to providing safe, efficient, and sustainable fire protection and energy-saving solutions for building and industrial production. ROCKWOOL stone wool possesses excellent fire protection, insulation, energy-saving, and sound insulation properties, which can help improve the energy efficiency of buildings and industrial production and reduce carbon emissions.

Applications

Applications

China Officially Becomes a Rockcycle Country

ROCKWOOL stone wool can significantly reduce carbon emissions during use, and we are also actively reducing carbon emissions and environmental impact at the production end. The decarbonization target of the ROCKWOOL Group, as audited by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), is to reduce the absolute greenhouse gas emissions of our factories by 38% by 2034. We adhere to the sustainable development philosophy of the ROCKWOOL Group, fully committing to and actively promoting various green development strategies. The ROCKWOOL Qingyuan factory is an industry-leading green stone wool production base. It uses electricity as its energy source, further reducing carbon emissions during production, and achieves zero wastewater discharge and ultra-clean emission of exhaust gases.

The Rockcycle recycling business is a global initiative by the ROCKWOOL Group aimed at promoting material recycling, reducing waste of stone wool products, and lowering carbon emissions. Since 2018, this project has been progressively implemented across multiple countries and regions worldwide.

At the beginning of 2024, ROCKWOOL China officially became a member of the Rockcycle business. We can now provide this service to domestic sandwich panel customers, who can have their used ROCKWOOL stone wool sorted, recycled, and reused after processing. In the future, we plan to further expand the scope of recycling services in China market. We look forward to joining hands with you to fully embrace the low-carbon environmental philosophy and collectively safeguard our planet Earth, on which we depend for survival.

Rockcycle® is a significant project within the ROCKWOOL Group's commitment to sustainability and green development, offering a service where specific users can have their ROCKWOOL stone wool sorted, recycled, and reused after processing. China has now officially become part of the Rockcycle business network, marking an important milestone that demonstrates the ROCKWOOL Group's dedication to environmental protection and sustainable development, as well as reinforcing the core values of our brand.

The introduction of the Rockcycle service not only brings new vitality to our operations in China but also provides fresh content for sharing the global story of the ROCKWOOL Group. China's membership in Rockcycle represents a new beginning: currently, Rockcycle is offered as a value-added service to specific customers in the sandwich panel sector. Moving forward, we will continue to explore opportunities to expand Rockcycle services across China, including enhancing promotion among sandwich panel customers and major projects, as well as seeking implementation in other application areas.

Next steps involve integrating Rockcycle information into our sales and promotional tools to strengthen the dissemination of the ROCKWOOL brand story. Our public affairs team will also seek opportunities to actively collaborate with local government departments around our factories to promote and advance the recycling of construction waste, making it a competitive advantage in our project biddings.

We view the establishment of Rockcycle in China as an opportunity to further deepen ROCKWOOL's business development in the Chinese market and to reinforce the brand story of the ROCKWOOL Group. Our goal is not only to make Rockcycle a part of our operations in China but also to use this service to showcase the global vision and commitment of the ROCKWOOL Group and to create value for our customers.

人有梦想才有动力，国家有梦想才有未来。有梦想，有奋斗，一切美好的东西都能够创造出来。中国特色社会主义已进入新时代，生活在这个时代的中国人民，都有一个共同的梦－实现中华民族伟大复兴。

“洛科威作为岩棉行业标杆企业，一直引领岩棉产品的质量提升和创新。清远工厂的新一代绿色低碳生产工艺和完善的产品质量管理体系给我留下深刻的印象，国检集团将加强与洛科威在产品检测、认证与标准方面的合作。” 

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ROCKWOOL China's 2024 New Year Staff Meeting

Forging ahead with determination to bid farewell to the old year, we join hands and hearts to compose a new chapter. In January 2024, ROCKWOOL China held its New Year staff meeting at both the Qingyuan and Yangzhou factories. The General Manager of Greater China Business, Eric Feng, along with all the staff, reviewed the company's performance in 2023, acknowledged the highlights in production operations and marketing promotion, and pointed out the current opportunities and challenges. The conference commenced amidst cheers of "Reformation Growth."

The staff conference recognized a group of outstanding employees and teams for the year and awarded service awards to those who have worked in the company for ten and twenty years. The hard work and selfless dedication of our colleagues are the important cornerstones of ROCKWOOL's continuous growth and expansion. The employees look forward to working hard in the blossoming season of spring, standing firm as a rock to achieve new successes!

In the past year of 2023, the Qingyuan and Yangzhou factories of ROCKWOOL completed several renovation projects, continuously advancing through change and improving production and operational efficiency. In 2024, we will continue to face challenges, seize opportunities, and keep innovating and breaking through. The business team has also optimized its structure and has made it clear that it will increase project exploration efforts in key industries. All ROCKWOOL people will join hands and move forward together to write a new glorious chapter.

This New Year staff conference also featured wonderful performances, with employees from the production and business teams showcasing their talents, adding a joyful and harmonious atmosphere to the event. Following that, a lucky draw was held, delivering New Year's blessings to every employee.

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Enterprise dynamics

REFORMATION GROWTH

Faced with the impact of macroeconomic factors such as the downturn in the construction and building materials industries, all ROCKWOOL employees actively responded to challenges, demonstrating an excellent corporate spirit. The meeting fully acknowledged their hard work and called on everyone to continue striving in the new year to contribute to the company's development. ROCKWOOL China will persist in providing the highest quality fire-resistant stone wool products and solutions for the Greater China market, continuously improving product quality, while focusing on the development and application of stone wool products in different fields, offering customers a variety of technical solutions. ROCKWOOL China will continue to promote the application of high-quality stone wool products, contributing to improved energy efficiency, reduced carbon emissions, and the promotion of sustainable social development.

2024, Reformation Growth! ROCKWOOL China will join hands with all employees to create a better future together!

人有梦想才有动力，国家有梦想才有未来。有梦想，有奋斗，一切美好的东西都能够创造出来。中国特色社会主义已进入新时代，生活在这个时代的中国人民，都有一个共同的梦－实现中华民族伟大复兴。

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人有梦想才有动力，国家有梦想才有未来。有梦想，有奋斗，一切美好的东西都能够创造出来。中国特色社会主义已进入新时代，生活在这个时代的中国人民，都有一个共同的梦－实现中华民族伟大复兴。

Successful Practice of High-Standard Green Energy Solutions: 

The Redstone CSP (Concentrated Solar Power) project in South Africa is the country's first tower-type CSP molten salt unit and also the largest renewable energy investment project in the country to date. ROCKWOOL, as a global leader of the stone wool industry, provided high-quality technical high-temperature stone wool products for this project, meeting the insulation and heat protection needs of the project's thermal storage tanks and high-temperature pipelines.

Located in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa, the Redstone CSP project has an installed capacity of 100MW and employs single-tower molten salt medium solar thermal power generation technology. During operation, over 40,000 mirrors arranged in a circular array automatically track sunlight through wireless devices to maximize solar energy collection. The storage system uses a cold and hot dual-tank storage mode, with two tanks with approximately 45 meters in diameter filled with molten salt, enabling long-duration heat storage. This ensures that the connected steam turbine can provide 12 hours of heat storage, meeting the power demand during peak nighttime electricity usage. Once completed, the project will provide stable electricity to more than 200,000 households in South Africa, making a significant contribution to the country's energy transition and sustainable development.

Project cases

The Redstone CSP Project in South Africa

ROCKWOOL's technical high-temperature stone wool possesses excellent insulation performance, protecting pipelines, valves, boilers, and other equipment within production facilities to reduce heat loss, helping users cut energy-related expenses. Technical high-temperature stone wool includes products such as stone wool boards, batts, and pipe sections, all featuring outstanding insulation properties. Additionally, their excellent water repellency and corrosion resistance ensure the long-term durability of metal equipment and pipelines, guaranteeing safety and longevity. ROCKWOOL's technical high-temperature stone wool is a Class A non-combustible material, providing comprehensive protection for people, property, and the environment with its fire safety features, meeting the project's insulation and heat retention needs at medium to high temperatures. In the Redstone CSP project, ROCKWOOL stone wool is mainly used for the following applications:

By leveraging strict quality standards and extensive international project experience, ROCKWOOL provided high-performance, stable-quality stone wool products for the project, meeting various stringent application requirements. As an eco-friendly and energy-saving insulation material, ROCKWOOL's technical high-temperature stone wool played a crucial role in the construction of the project, actively supporting the Redstone CSP project, contributing to the creation of a safe and sustainable industrial operating environment, and promoting local energy conservation and emission reduction goals. ROCKWOOL will continue to commit to providing high-quality stone wool products and solutions, contributing to the global energy transition and sustainable development.

CSP systems convert solar energy into thermal energy, producing electricity through a thermodynamic process. As a clean and green source of energy, CSP power generation has made significant strides on the road to industrialization since its official launch by China's National Energy Administration in 2016. CSP power generation places very high demands on heat storage, with thermal energy stored in molten salt needing to sustain power generation for several hours to days. With its excellent insulation performance, Rockwool stone wool has been practically tested in a series of domestic and international solar thermal power projects:

Project cases

ROCKWOOL Supports 

Kaifei Aviation Manufacturing Plant Project

The Jingjiang Kaifei Aviation Structural Parts Manufacturing joint venture project, with a total investment of 5.2 billion yuan, is the first investment by COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China) in Jiangsu Province. It brings together the professional strengths of COMAC, GKN Aerospace, and AVIC International in the fields of aviation design and manufacturing, lean management, and supply chain integration services, aiming to create a world-class manufacturer of civil aircraft components that integrates design, research and development, manufacturing, and supply.

Located in the Jingjiang Aviation Manufacturing Industrial Park, the Kaifei Aviation Manufacturing Project mainly produces structural parts such as horizontal tails for domestic ARJ21 and C919 aircraft, as well as related horizontal tails, spoilers, and fairings for foreign civil aircraft. ROCKWOOL stone wool, as a mature and stable flat roofing fire protection and insulation product, has been applied to the 70,000 square meter roof of the project. Reliable product quality and an efficient supply chain provide a solid guarantee for the high-quality implementation of this project.

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Advantages of using ROCKWOOL stone wool in the Kaifei Aviation Manufacturing Plant project include:

The application of ROCKWOOL stone wool products in the Kaifei Aviation Manufacturing Plant project reflects the capability and strength of ROCKWOOL products in meeting the fire protection and insulation needs of the aviation and aerospace industry's workshops, as well as ROCKWOOL's firm support for China's aviation endeavors. ROCKWOOL is honored to contribute to the progress of the domestic large aircraft project by participating in this C919 plant. ROCKWOOL will continue to commit to providing high-quality stone wool products and solutions for the aerospace field, contributing to the development of China's aviation industry.

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