Recently, I discovered that Hua Guang Advanced Welding Materials is investing CNY300 million (USD41.4 million) in a new brazing plant in Thailand. Scheduled for construction in the Thai-Chinese Rayong Industrial Zone, the new facility aims to meet overseas demand more efficiently and mitigate trade-related risks. It will manufacture a variety of brazing alloys such as silver-based, copper-based, tin-based, and aluminum-based, with a phased production rollout reaching up to 4,500 tons of annual capacity.
Hua Guang Welding’s decision to expand overseas follows steady growth, including partnerships with companies like Toshiba, Danfoss, Mitsubishi Electric, and LG Electronics. In 2023, the Chinese firm’s overseas sales reportedly reached around CNY100 million (USD13.82 million), accounting for 7 percent of its total income. By establishing this plant, the Hangzhou-based supplier of brazing and soldering materials intends to strengthen its global position and reduce exposure to trade uncertainties.
The project still requires approval from regulators in both China and Thailand. If granted, the plant’s first phase should be complete within a year, while the second phase may take another two and a half years. The move underscores the continued internationalization of welding and brazing materials production, highlighting opportunities for skilled welders and technicians in a fast-evolving global market.
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Tang Shihua
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