【Ten Years of Rapid Development in Chemical Equipment】China’s Giant Stone launches the world’s largest electronic-grade fiberglass production line from 2030 to 2026

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This post was last edited by HaiChuanLaoYu on 2026-3-20 at 21:28. Let’s give praise and encouragement to the achievements made in China’s chemical technology and equipment sector; your participation in discussions is the greatest encouragement. **********************【Ten Years of Great Development in Chemical Equipment】A continuously updated summary thread – feel free to join the discussions: https://bbs.hcbbs.com/thread-3576046-1-1.html ***************** On March 18, China Giant Stone (600176) launched its production line in Huai’an, capable of producing 100,000 tons of electronic-grade fiberglass as well as 390 million meters of electronic fabric per year. Reporters learned from the scene that the production capacity of this electronic-grade glass fiber (electronic fabric) production line accounts for 9% of the global market, making it the largest such production line in the world. Among them, high-end electronic substrate types such as thin fabrics and ultra-thin fabrics account for 30%. Zhou Yuxian, chairman of China National Building Materials Group, said on site that the production line capable of manufacturing 100,000 tons per year of electronic-grade fiberglass, which has now been commissioned, is an important part of the world’s first zero-carbon intelligent manufacturing base for fiberglass. It will supply high-end electronic information materials for emerging industries such as consumer electronics, 5G communications and computing, industrial control, and healthcare. Photo: Scene of the ignition ceremony, taken by Wang Zilin. The production capacity accounts for 9% of the global market. It is reported that the production line in Huai’an, which was inaugurated during this event, has an annual capacity of 100,000 tons of electronic-grade fiberglass and 390 million meters of electronic fabric, representing 9% of the global market’s capacity. Currently, China Giant Stone holds a 23% share in the global electronic glass fiber market. It is worth mentioning that the Huai’an Zero-Carbon Intelligent Manufacturing Base of China Giant Stone has already built two production lines capable of manufacturing 100,000 tons of glass fiber reinforced yarn per year. Yang Guoming, general manager of China Giant Stone, said in an interview that in order to maintain stability in the supply and demand in the electronic fabric market, the 100,000-ton production capacity that has been put into operation this time will be released in phases. In response to the continuous rise in the prices of electronic fabric over the past few months, Yang Guoming said that excessively high prices or significant price fluctuations pose challenges for companies throughout the industry chain. The company will take into account market demands and the opinions of its partners in the supply chain in order to make adjustments to product prices in a prudent manner. High-end production capacity accounts for 30%; electronic-grade glass fiber is an important strategic basic material. With the rapid development of electronic information industries such as AI servers, high-performance computing chips, and high-frequency communications, the demand for electronic-grade glass fibers is increasing swiftly. The reporter learned that in the production line with an annual capacity of 100,000 tons of electronic glass fiber and 390 million meters of electronic fabric that was commissioned this time, high-end electronic substrate types such as thin fabric and ultra-thin fabric account for 30% of the total output. This is precisely the concrete action taken by China Giant Stone to look to the future, focus on high-end products, and implement its **strategy. Electronic-grade fiberglass is the raw material for printed circuit boards (PCBs), which are regarded as the \"mother of electronic system products\". PCBs are the physical carriers and electrical connectors for all electronic components, from chips to sensors. “Without high-end electronic fabrics, there can be no high-performance PCBs. ”In an interview, Zhou Yuxian said that without high-performance PCBs, it is impossible to support the fast transmission of large volumes of data in AI servers, nor can it enable precise coordination between the “brain” and “limbs” of humanoid robots. In particular, current advancements in AI, 6G, and connected vehicles place unprecedented demands on signal transmission speed, integrity, and low latency, driving the development of electronic substrates that are ultra-fine, ultra-thin, and have low dielectric properties. He stated that the properties of electronic-grade glass fibers directly determine the dielectric properties, thermal expansion coefficient, and reliability of PCBs; therefore, it is truly a key material at the foundation of the digital economy. Creating a zero-carbon manufacturing ecosystem: The Huai’an zero-carbon intelligent manufacturing base of China Guardian Glass has an investment of over 10 billion yuan. It is the first zero-carbon intelligent manufacturing base in the global fiberglass industry, as well as the second comprehensive production base for roving and yarn production worldwide. The Jushi Huai’an Zero-Carbon Intelligent Manufacturing Production Base makes full use of renewable energy, implementing green energy programs, low-carbon production technologies, and zero-carbon circular models. The base relies 100% on green electricity, enabling the factory to achieve \"net-zero\" emissions. From developing green electricity infrastructure to utilizing it, Jushi has continued to increase its investment in key common technologies and application demonstrations, and established Jushi New Energy (Huai’an) Co., Ltd. At present, the Huai’an production base is equipped with a wind farm project boasting 233 megawatts of capacity, comprising 47 wind turbines. The annual wind power generation amounts to 600 million kilowatt-hours, resulting in an annual carbon emission reduction of over 400,000 tons. In December 2025, the construction of the second phase of the 500-megawatt wind power project was launched. Once the second-phase project is completed, it is expected to generate 1.24 billion kWh of electricity per year, resulting in a reduction of 1 million tons of carbon emissions annually. As the material manufacturing industry continues to evolve and improve, Jushi Huai’an has adopted digital manufacturing systems. With networking, digitization, and intelligence at its core, these systems break down information silos and enable deep integration of information technology and operational technology. This results in a closed-loop system that includes data collection, edge processing, cloud-based analysis, and business collaboration, thereby allowing for transparent management of production planning, the supply chain, and equipment maintenance across the entire process. “The 15th Five-Year Plan period will pose challenges to the most advanced electronic substrate technologies. \"High-end electronic substrates have long relied on imports; it’s like using someone else’s foundation for building a high-rise, which always poses safety risks.\" ”Zhou Yuxian said that breakthroughs in high-end substrates are strategic measures to address the weakest links in the electronic information industry chain. He mentioned that in the highest-end field of electronic substrates, namely those with extremely low dielectric properties and ultra-thin designs used in ultra-high-speed data centers, millimeter-wave radars, and test substrates for high-end AI chips, there is still a certain gap between us and the world’s best standards. This is a weakness that we must confront, as well as a critical bottleneck that needs to be overcome during the 15th Five-Year Plan period. Looking ahead to the 15th Five-Year Plan, China Building Materials will rely on innovation platforms such as its giant-scale enterprise technology centers, and work together with downstream customers and research institutions to make concerted efforts to break through the core technologies for the next generation of electronic fabrics ； Strengthen collaborative innovation with manufacturers of copper-clad laminates, PCBs, as well as end-user AI servers and smart vehicles; driven by practical applications, achieve an upgrade from materials to complete solutions, thereby ensuring the security and autonomy of China’s electronic information industry chain.