China has become one of the world's largest hardware manufacturers, with a vast market and consumer potential. Although the financial crisis in previous years had a slight impact on China’s hardware exports, it has improved since 1999. At present, at least 70% of China's hardware industry is a private enterprise, which is the main force for the development of China's hardware industry. China, on the other hand, has a strong market potential and will be more conducive to the development of a major metal processing and export country.
Hardware tools have different applications at home and abroad
1) The dynamics of the international tool market
From the perspective of exporting countries, the United States ranked first, followed by the United Kingdom, Germany and Japan.
U.S. hand tool market demand has stabilized. At the same time that the United States increased the scale of new housing in the housing market at the end of last year, there are still a large number of existing homes that are unoccupied, bringing with it a great opportunity for housing renovation. The average vehicle type and age of motor vehicles are getting larger, which has played a certain role in promoting the sales of hand tools in the automotive aftermarket. In addition, there is strong demand for forging tools for distribution of electronic products, especially adjustable wrenches.
The demand for German hand tools has increased. In Germany, the tools for comfort and labor are the most popular. The smooth handles and beautiful appearance that help grip the tools are all important factors that appeal to their purchase. With regard to the types of tools, power tools are now becoming more and more popular. In addition, rechargeable tools have become increasingly popular. The new rechargeable tools currently on the market have multiple battery jacks that can be used in a variety of environments.
In the international hardware market, due to the rapid development of production technology and the increase in the price of labor, developed countries in Europe and the United States transfer universal products to developing countries, producing only high value-added products, while China has a strong market potential, so it is more favorable. Developed a major exporter of metal processing.
2) The dynamics of China's tool market
China's tool market is mainly distributed in Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Shanghai, Guangdong, Shandong and Taiwan, among which Zhejiang and Guangdong are the most prominent. Zhejiang Yongkang has always been known as the "hometown," and the Zhejiang people's awareness of market operations is quite strong, from the original hot pot products, stainless steel insulation cups to the popular scooters last year, brought them money. Guangdong is about to become the center of the world. At present, more than 10,000 mold companies have gathered around Shenzhen and the Pearl River Delta Region, and employ more than 500,000 people.
DIY products have become the new darling of the hardware-related industry market. In recent years, with the ease of installation and maintenance of the architectural hardware products of developed countries in the United States and Europe, doityourself products and tools have been greatly welcomed by the market. According to Luo Baihui's analysis, in the next two years, domestic architectural hardware products will also move toward the development of intelligence and humanity.
China's daily hardware industry has entered the world's forefront. China has established 14 technological development centers including zippers, electric shavers, stainless steel vessels, iron pans, blades and bicycle locks, and 16 product centers such as pressure cookers, electric shavers, and lighters. The vast majority of these centers have now developed into the vanguard of the industry, and some have become the vanguard of the world and have achieved good economic returns. According to Luo Baihui's survey, at least 70% of China's hardware industry is now a private enterprise, which is the main force for the development of China's hardware industry. China has gradually become a major metal processing country and exporter in the world. China has become one of the world's major hardware manufacturers and has a vast market and consumer potential.
Taiwan's hand tool industry has adjusted its product structure. Taiwan's hand tools industry has certain advantages in the world by virtue of its stable product quality, timely delivery, and complete product range, which can meet customer needs. Moreover, Taiwan’s hand tool sales are dominated by the off-island market. At present, there are about 5,000 local manufacturers, which are mostly located in the central area of Taiwan Island. According to relevant survey data, with regard to the category of individual hand tools, the sleeves are the bulk of exports, followed by hand tools, the third is garden tools, the wrenches are ranked fourth, and the clamps are ranked fifth.
Demand is ahead of the need for further improvement of China's hardware tool industry planning
China's hardware tools are widely used in various fields such as geological exploration, stone materials, machinery, automobiles, and defense industries. The manufacturing technology of abrasive tools, geological drill bits, and stone cutting tools for machining has been greatly improved, and products have been serialized. , Standardization, complete varieties and specifications, product quality is stable, some products have a certain degree of competitiveness in the international market. Various diamond tools have also been widely used in various industries and have achieved remarkable economic benefits. However, in terms of the entire diamond tool industry, it is still necessary to improve the industrial planning, broaden the application fields, and create international brands.
1. Industrial Planning: Strengthening the Management of Macro-control Due to blind development, the hardware tools, especially the production of diamond tools, have become scattered and blooming. The scale of production enterprises is generally small, the production is not concentrated, the technology is poor, and there is a lack of market competitiveness. , Tool sales market product quality is unstable, competition is disorderly, prices are confusing, and economic efficiency is not high.
2. Product R&D: Broaden the current lack of capital investment in domestic tool production, new product development, process technology research, etc. in the field of diamond applications. We must increase investment in the tool industry, pay close attention to the development of new products and the promotion of new technologies and new processes. We will continue to broaden the field of diamond applications, improve the overall technological level and market competitiveness of the diamond tool industry, strive to survive with variety and quality, and seek development through technological advancement.
In order to meet the needs of domestic and international tool markets, it is necessary to speed up the development of new products, improve product quality, increase variety, and increase output. In recent years, the demand for diamond tools in the processing of machinery, precious stones, medical devices, wood, fiberglass, stone handicrafts, ceramics and composite non-metal hard and brittle materials has increased year by year. At present, these products are still dependent on imports, so they must be as soon as possible. Developed a series of high-quality tools to replace imports.
Currently urgently needed products include: PDC bits for oil drilling, diamond grinding blocks for stone polishing, engineering thin-walled drill bits, diamond honing stone, diamond film coating tools, diamond rollers, rubber binder diamond plastic tools, PCD diamond tools, Diamond needles, nozzles, diamond heat sinks, triodes, and other products. In order to ensure the quality of its products, we must speed up the promotion of new technologies and new processes, such as vacuum welding technology, electric spark sintering technology, diamond uniform technology, diamond rhodium plating technology and metallization bonding technology, laser welding technology.
3. Development of the industry: To jointly create an international brand enterprise, we must continuously innovate advanced process technologies, constantly improve production processes, reduce production costs, and increase economic efficiency. Take the road of group or joint ventures, set up several large enterprise groups, guide the development of the industry, create their own brands, and actively participate in international competition. In accordance with scientific and technological progress, increase investment in science and technology, update equipment, pay close attention to the research and promotion of new technologies, new processes, and new products, increase the use rate of tool matrix materials, accelerate the development of China's hardware tool industry, and further increase economic efficiency and overall technological level.