Employees from the Lixin Urban Power Supply Service Center of the State Grid Bozhou Power Supply Company promote electrical fire hazard prevention knowledge to the safety managers of PELLIOT on Jan 15, 2025. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The production lines of nearly 500 light textile and clothing enterprises in Lixin county, Bozhou, Anhui province, known as the "China's emerging textile industry base county", are busy fulfilling orders ahead of Spring Festival. In mid-January, the State Grid Bozhou Power Supply Company organized personnel to conduct door-to-door visits to large light textile and clothing enterprises in Lixin county, including Birch, Jingwei Clothing, and Hanlian Color Textile, to voluntarily inspect potential safety hazards related to electricity use during winter, assess the operation of dedicated transformers and lines, and fully ensure the safe use of electricity and production for enterprise users during the "peak winter" period.
"Currently, our company's production line is still in high gear. Adequate and reliable power is crucial for our production and sales. Your thoughtful power supply service gives us peace of mind when it comes to electricity usage and production!" On the afternoon of January 15, Liu Jianchen, the person in charge of safety production at a factory of PELLIOT, a Chinese outdoor brand (hereinafter referred to as PELLIOT) in Lixin county, expressed his gratitude to Zhu Liang and Wang Hai, employees from the Lixin Urban Power Supply Service Center of the State Grid Bozhou Power Supply Company, during their visit.
Headquartered in Lixin county, PELLIOT is a 13-year-old enterprise specializing in outdoor sports products. Currently, it employs over 500 people. In 2024, its output value is expected to exceed 3 billion yuan, marking a year-on-year growth of over 200 percent. Its market share consistently ranks among the top three outdoor brands in China. Its products are not only sold in the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, but also exported to over 10 countries and regions worldwide. The company has earned honorary titles such as national high-tech enterprise and top 10 outstanding outdoor brands in China. The enterprise boasts over 100 sets of electrified production equipment equipped with advanced technologies, including automatic cloth laying machines, intelligent clothing hanging systems, computerized lockstitch sewing machines, tacking machines, overlock sewing machines, and electric steam generators.
Employees from the Lixin Urban Power Supply Service Center of State Grid Bozhou Power Supply Company conduct infrared temperature measurements on the power distribution equipment inside the power distribution room of Anhui Hanlian Textile Co Ltd on Jan 15. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
As one of the first batch of "small giant" enterprises in China specializing in unique and innovative technologies, Anhui Hanlian Textile Co Ltd currently holds over 70 national patents. The company has led and participated in the formulation of numerous national and industry standards, and has independently researched, developed, produced, and sold a series of stock solution dyed fiber color spinning products, which rank among the top in the country. In 2024, the company’s output value surpassed 800 million yuan, marking a year-on-year increase of over 180 percent. The power demand and safe production of light textile and clothing enterprises, such as Hanlian Textile and PELLIOT , have garnered significant attention and support from power supply companies. The State Grid Bozhou Power Supply Company has streamlined the power supply process, providing meticulous follow-up on every step of the enterprise's power supply process, akin to a "power nanny," effectively resolving power consumption issues. In their daily service, the power supply company's staff regularly visit the enterprise and conduct thorough inspections of the power supply equipment. Leveraging their professional expertise and extensive experience, they promptly identify potential power issues, nipping any potential hazards in the bud.
Meanwhile, based on the unique power consumption characteristics of textile and apparel enterprises, the power supply company assists them in developing tailored, green, and integrated power grid construction plans. This involves scientifically optimizing the power consumption structure and actively facilitating the use of rooftop photovoltaic equipment for power generation. In 2024, the State Grid Bozhou Power Supply Company signed a power demand-side response agreement with 63 large textile and clothing enterprises in the Lixin County Economic Development Zone. This agreement provided a total of 60,847 yuan in electricity subsidies to eligible enterprises, aiming to help them reduce costs and enhance efficiency. From the implementation of investment attraction projects to the construction and operation of factories, stable and reliable electricity supply, attentive and high-quality services, and a continuously improving electricity business environment have become solid guarantees for the steady operation, product innovation, and expansion into international markets of Lixin county's textile and clothing enterprises.
In 2024, Lixin county in Bozhou, Anhui province, will prioritize the "one piece of cloth" industry, emphasizing the textile and apparel sector as its leading industry. Focusing on the four key chains of "spinning, weaving, dyeing, and garment making", the county aims to vigorously boost new productivity. For the first time, the total output value of the entire industrial chain has surpassed 10 billion yuan, marking an increase of over 50 percent. With economic growth, electricity plays a pivotal role. At the onset of the new year, the State Grid Bozhou Power Supply Company is steadfastly committed to its mission of "a people's power industry for the people", delivering high-quality service. The company is continually enhancing its "electricity brand" to provide robust power support for industrial advancement, thereby fostering high-quality regional economic development.
