| Visit | 9 May 2026 |
| Host | Tianjin Youfa Steel Pipe Group |
| Discussion areas | Equipment upgrades, industrial cooperation and intelligent production |
Manufacturing cooperation across the steel-pipe supply chain
The teams discussed complementary industrial capabilities and opportunities for deeper cooperation. Henan Mine introduced its development strategy, core engineering work and plans across its manufacturing supply chain.
Youfa representatives identified equipment upgrades and more intelligent production as potential areas for cooperation. Discussions explored how the companies’ manufacturing and technical resources could support those plans.
Define pipe handling before selecting lifting equipment
For a pipe-production facility, the handling brief needs the product length, weight, bundle arrangement and pickup points. It should also identify transfers between production equipment, storage areas and loading positions.
An equipment-upgrade proposal can then be reviewed against those movements, available building clearance and the required control interfaces. Share the actual production layout and material flow when requesting a crane configuration for a pipe workshop or yard.
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