Guiyang industrial sector powers local economy

Industry has become the backbone of economic development in Guiyang City and Gui'an New Area.

Guiyang's industrial output above the designated size has grown at an average annual rate of 7.5 percent. In 2024, the industrial sector accounted for 31.1 percent of the city's economic growth, solidifying its role as both the primary pillar and driving force of the local economy.

The production line of Guiyang Flash Polymer Battery Co. [Photo/colorful Guizhou network]

At Guiyang Flash Polymer Battery Co, a new energy vehicle battery manufacturer, automated production lines operate at full speed. Each battery takes just 4.5 hours to move from production to vehicle assembly, with a new battery pack produced every two minutes.

The company produces around 180,000 battery packs annually, and generated output of over 800 million yuan ($112 million) in the first half of this year.

A workshop of CRRC Guiyang Co. [Photo/colorful Guizhou network]

In the railway equipment manufacturing sector, CRRC Guiyang Co combines robotic arms with 3D scanning and visual imaging technology for automated car body cutting, boosting production efficiency by 40 percent.

Products developed by GTEK (Guizhou) Optronics Tech Co. [Photo/colorful Guizhou network]

In the Gui'an Comprehensive Bonded Zone, GTEK (Guizhou) Optronics Tech Co operates 10 fully automated production lines that produce 5,000 LCD panels daily. Recent installations, including temperature-controlled test chambers and film peelers, have enhanced efficiency and enabled the company to expand exports to Europe, North America, and South Africa.

Production efficiency has risen by approximately 10 percent, and industrial output reached 17.85 million yuan in the first three quarters, up 24.3 percent year-on-year.