Empowering Shipbuilding Industry Upgrade | RITMAN and Hengli Group Forge Partnership
Recently, Xuzhou RITMAN Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. (RITMAN) and Hengli Group Co., Ltd. (Hengli Group) officially signed a cooperation agreement. Under this agreement, RITMAN will provide three intelligent metal surface treatment production lines for Hengli Group’s shipbuilding division, including pickling-phosphating, pickling-passivation, and hot-dip galvanizing lines. This collaboration marks the strong alliance of two industry leaders, working together to drive the intelligent and green development of China’s high-end equipment manufacturing and shipbuilding industries.
Hengli Group’s total revenue in 2024 reached 871.5 billion RMB, ranking 81st on the Global Fortune 500, 25th on China’s Top 500 Enterprises, 3rd among China’s private enterprises, and 5th in China’s manufacturing sector. Its business spans the entire industrial chain, including petrochemicals, textiles, new energy, and shipbuilding. Since entering the shipbuilding industry in 2022, Hengli Heavy Industries has secured numerous orders and has a pressing demand for efficient and environmentally-friendly metal surface treatment technologies.
RITMAN is a national "Little Giant" enterprise in the field of intelligent hot-dip galvanizing equipment. It has provided customized production lines for numerous major projects worldwide and has delivered nearly 200 hot-dip galvanizing lines globally, demonstrating its strength in process design, intelligent control systems, and project delivery. In this collaboration, RITMAN will leverage its years of technical expertise to provide surface treatment solutions for key metal components in Hengli Group’s shipbuilding, enhancing product corrosion resistance and production efficiency.
This collaboration not only extends the industrial chain but also marks a key step in the smart transformation. By combining RITMAN’s technological strength with Hengli Group’s industrial scale, it will set a new benchmark for China’s shipbuilding industry. Additionally, this partnership is another milestone in RITMAN’s “innovation-driven development” strategy. Through customized solutions, we will help Hengli Group enhance quality and efficiency across the entire industrial chain, from "a drop of oil to a ship," and jointly expand into the global high-end market.
RITMAN Environmental Digital Metal Surface Treatment Production Line - Actual Photo
As global demand for green and eco-friendly solutions in the shipbuilding market grows, the close cooperation between RITMAN and Hengli Group is set to lead a technological transformation in the industry. This partnership will not only drive innovation in shipbuilding technology but also provide strong support for China’s transition from a "manufacturing giant" to a "manufacturing powerhouse." Through joint efforts, we believe the future of shipbuilding will place greater emphasis on sustainability, laying a solid foundation for China to play a more significant role in the global shipbuilding market.
