104 robotic firms BAO’AN is home to 104 firms that are engaged in robotic manufacturing and related sectors, according to the latest official figures. Bao’an has been putting a particular focus on the robotic industry and the district government has rolled out various incentives to support the growth of the industry. Currently, the district has 93 firms dabbling in industrial robotics, six firms engaged in service robotics and five drone firms. The annual output value of robots made by Bao’an-based firms totals up to 10 billion yuan (US$1.57 billion), with 10 firms posting yearly output value of more than 100 million yuan. E-bike charging piles BAO’AN plans to build 4,000 public charging piles for electric bicycles in the district this year to make travel a little easier for those using electric bicycles to commute. The 4,000 charging piles will be distributed among the 1,000 charging stations that will be installed this year. Bao’an has so far spent more than 20 million yuan (US$3.15 million) in building 2,364 charging stations with 9,885 charging piles. Renowned brand title TWO Bao’an-based firms — SF Holding Co., a major package delivery company in China, and Han’s Laser Technology Industry Group Co., a leading domestic laser equipment manufacturer — were awarded the “international renowned brand” title during a brand promotion event. Another six Shenzhen firms also won the title during the fourth International Renowned Brand Achievements Conference held in Shenzhen on May 9. The seven-day event, which started May 9 and lasted until May 15, was held to promote Shenzhen-based firms’ brands. |