On April 19-20, 2025, Antiwear’s Digital Intelligent “Aircraft Carrier” Factory was officially launched in the Changshu Economic and Technological Development Zone, Jiangsu. With a total investment of 1.68 billion RMB, the smart factory represents a critical step for Antiwear in global high-end equipment manufacturing and sets a new benchmark for intelligent transformation in China’s industrial fluid control sector. The event featured the Phase I production launch, Phase II signing ceremony, and new product release, attended by local government leaders, industry association representatives, partners, and Antiwear employees.

Phase I Production: Transformation – “Aircraft Carrier” Sets Sail

Since its establishment in July 2022, the factory was efficiently constructed over 18 months. Phase I commenced operation in November 2024 and has now reached full production. Focusing on intelligent industrial fluid control equipment, including butterfly valves, ball valves, and lined valves, the factory covers 86 acres with an annual capacity of 20,000 butterfly valves, 170,000 ball valves, and 50,000 lined valves. Through smart production lines, online quality control, and digitalized supply chain reconstruction, the factory achieves fully digitalized end-to-end production from R&D to delivery, greatly enhancing product consistency.

Phase II Signing: Evolution – Expansion of the Intelligent Manufacturing Footprint

During the event, Antiwear signed the Phase II cooperation agreement with the Changshu Economic Development Zone. Phase II will continue the digital and intelligent manufacturing approach, further expanding production of high-end valves and intelligent control systems, while deepening R&D for fluid equipment in emerging sectors such as new energy and advanced materials. Together, the two-phase plan will form a comprehensive “Aircraft Carrier” manufacturing ecosystem.

New Product Launch: Introducing Double-Eccentric Segment Ball Valves and Track Ball Valves

• Double-Eccentric Segment Ball Valve – Unconditional bidirectional tight shut-off

• Track Ball Valve – Low thrust design for extended service life