Jingye Group is a multinational conglomerate primarily focused on steel production, with diversified businesses including steel deep processing, additive manufacturing (3D printing), international trade, and health & wellness tourism. The group operates production bases such as Headquarters Steel, Wulanhot Steel, British Steel, Guangdong Jingye Steel, Guangdong Yuebei Steel, Huaxi Special Steel, Jiangsu Jingye Steel, and Yingkou Plate, employing over 40,000 staff. In 2024, the group achieved sales revenue of ¥368.569 billion, ranking 81st among China’s Top 500 Enterprises, 31st among China’s Top 500 Manufacturing Enterprises, and 314th on the Fortune Global 500 list for the fourth consecutive year. The group has been honored with titles such as “Pioneer Enterprise in China’s Steel Industry Reform and Opening-Up over 40 Years”, “2017 Most Influential and Responsible Brand in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region”, “A+ Tier Enterprise with Extremely Strong Competitiveness in Steel Industry”, and “Grade-A Environmental Performance Enterprise”.
The group operates a National Enterprise Technology Center and an Academician Workstation, emphasizing innovation and R&D. Its main products include wide and heavy plates, hot-rolled coils, cold-rolled and coated products, bar/wire rods, and section steel. As a national demonstration enterprise for high-strength steel reinforcement production, subsidiaries such as Jingye Steel, Jingye High-Quality Steel, Wulanhot Steel, and Guangdong Jingye Steel have been recognized as National High-Tech Enterprises. Its products have obtained ISO 9001, ISO 14001, certifications from nine international classification societies, EU CE certification, and green product certification.
Pursuing an internationalization strategy, Jingye Group serves as a global supplier of steel and metal products, with subsidiaries and offices in 32 countries and exports to 130+ countries/regions. Its products are widely used in shipbuilding, offshore engineering, automotive, home appliances, and new energy sectors, and have been applied in key global projects such as:
- Beijing Daxing International Airport
- Karachi Nuclear Power Plant (Pakistan)
- London Crossrail (UK)
- Brunei Cross-Sea Bridge
- Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline
The group is a preferred supplier for renowned enterprises like China Railway, China Road & Bridge, CSSC, Caterpillar, Damen Group, and Samsung Heavy Industries.
To align with China’s policy encouraging cross-regional and cross-ownership mergers for industrial upgrading, Jingye Group has expanded globally:
- 2014: Merged with Wulanhot Steel, increasing its capacity from 500k to 2M tons in six years.
- March 2020: Acquired British Steel, the UK’s second-largest steelmaker, marking a milestone in global competitiveness.
- September 2020: Partnered with Guangdong Taidu Steel to penetrate the South China and Southeast Asian markets.
- October 2022: Merged with Guangdong Yuebei United Steel, furthering its South China strategy.
- September 2024: Collaborated with Rizhao Yingkou Plate, achieving synergistic advantages (“1+1>2”).
To drive transformation, Jingye has adopted cutting-edge technologies like additive manufacturing (3D printing) and short-process thin-strip casting-rolling, enhancing its technological edge. It is also building deep-processing industrial parks (steel structures, bar processing, cold rolling, vehicle modification, pipe manufacturing) targeting ¥50B+ annual output, alongside ventures in energy storage R&D, new energy, and health tourism (e.g., Golden Village, Wangmu Mountain, and Dishan Cloud Peak scenic areas). The group launched “Canglong Ice Spring” premium drinking water and is expanding into pharmaceuticals (aspirin/salicylic acid production), logistics, trade, and finance.
Committed to “Lucid Waters and Lush Mountains as Invaluable Assets”, Jingye has invested ¥10B+ in eco-friendly upgrades, achieving ultra-low emissions ahead of national standards (2021) and Grade-A environmental performance. It collaborates with the China Metallurgical Industry Planning and Research Institute on a Carbon Peaking & Reduction Action Plan, implements life-cycle assessments, and constructs a green logistics system (dedicated railways + smart transport), reducing 1.3M truck trips/year and 400k+ tons of CO₂ emissions. With 50% vegetation coverage, it is a model industrial-tourism site in Hebei.
Employee welfare and social responsibility are core values. Staff enjoy rising wages, free health checkups, overseas travel rewards, and full medical subsidies beyond insurance coverage. Over 60% own cars, 10% own homes in provincial capitals, and 45% in county towns. The group fuels regional growth by boosting local catering, transport, and employment.
Jingye has allocated ¥500M to build 100+ km of roads (e.g., Steel City Road, Nan-Su Line) and high-standard rural revitalization projects (e.g., Caotugou/Dishanbei New Villages). Its ¥50M Hebei Jingye Foundation has awarded ¥34.41M in scholarships (2017–2024) and donated ¥25M+ for pandemic/2023 flood relief (Zhuozhou/Fangshan). Total philanthropic contributions exceed ¥800M (poverty alleviation, disaster relief, education, infrastructure).
Guided by the 20th CPC National Congress and dual-carbon goals, Jingye Group strives to excel in high-quality steel production, becoming a globally leading, green, and efficient supplier to advance China’s manufacturing and quality power initiatives.