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Innovation is the core engine driving industrial upgrading, and enterprises constitute the main force in technological innovation. In alignment with the key work arrangements for 2025, the Suzhou Municipal Industry and Information Technology Bureau has set its sights on the "1030" industrial system development goal and organized the application and recognition process for the 29th batch of municipal-level enterprise technology centers. After several rounds of rigorous evaluations, Jiangsu Gezi Auto Parts Co., Ltd. was successfully selected due to its solid research and development capabilities and outstanding innovative achievements, injecting new momentum into the high-quality development of Suzhou's auto parts industry.

Why is a municipal-level technology center so valuable?

The recognition of municipal-level enterprise technology centers is a significant measure taken by the Suzhou Municipal Industry and Information Technology Bureau to implement the industrial innovation deployment of the municipal Party committee and government. It aims to select a group of benchmark enterprises with outstanding innovation capabilities and leading industry development, strengthening the "innovation core" of industrial innovation clusters. According to the "Trial Measures for the Administration of Municipal-Level Technology Center Recognition in Suzhou" and related standards, applying enterprises must meet stringent conditions in various aspects such as R&D investment, innovation mechanisms, talent teams, and achievement transformation. Not only are high-tech enterprises required to have an annual main business income of no less than 100 million yuan and an annual R&D expenditure of no less than 8 million yuan, but they must also possess a sound technological innovation system and industry-leading core technological strength. This recognition has gone through multiple rounds of processes, including local recommendations, preliminary review by a third party, material improvement, re-examination, and deliberation by the Party group meeting. The evaluation process is rigorous and standardized, and the selected list can be regarded as the "hardcore echelon" of industrial innovation in Suzhou. For enterprises, the recognition of municipal-level technology centers is not only an honor but also a "golden signboard" for obtaining policy support and enhancing core competitiveness. It means that enterprises will receive more resource allocation in technological innovation, talent attraction, industry-university-research cooperation, and other aspects, laying a solid foundation for冲击省级乃至国家级技术中心.

Why does Jiangsu Gezi stand out?

As a backbone enterprise in Suzhou's automotive parts industry, Jiangsu Gai Zi has been deeply involved in the development of automotive aluminum wheel decorative covers and wheel hub decorative parts since its establishment, securing a firm foothold in fierce market competition. The successful recognition this time is a concentrated reflection of its research and development (R&D) strength and innovation potential. In terms of R&D investment, Jiangsu Gai Zi has always maintained a high level of commitment, establishing a comprehensive R&D system. The company boasts a highly skilled and experienced R&D team, equipped with advanced R&D equipment and testing conditions, providing a solid foundation for technological innovation. To date, the enterprise has obtained 11 national invention patents, 80 utility model patents, 3 appearance invention patents, and multiple patent applications are currently in progress, demonstrating a strong intellectual property portfolio. It has successively passed various authoritative certifications such as high-tech enterprise and provincial-level specialized, refined, unique, and innovative enterprise. In terms of technology transformation, Jiangsu Gai Zi precisely aligns with the development needs of the "new energy and new energy vehicle industry" in the "1030" industrial system, efficiently transforming innovation achievements into market competitiveness. Its products not only provide supporting services for well-known domestic automakers such as BYD, Chery, and Leap, but are also exported to overseas markets such as Japan, Europe, and the United States, establishing a high-quality reputation in the industry. It is worth mentioning that the company's self-developed digital warehousing system and personalized design scheme have become core advantages in enhancing production efficiency and meeting customer customization needs.

Take recognition as the starting point, and let's jointly build an innovation highland!

The successful recognition of Jiangsu Gazi Auto Parts Co., Ltd. as a municipal-level enterprise technology center marks a milestone in the company's own development and serves as a vivid epitome of the effectiveness of Suzhou's "1030" industrial system cultivation. Currently, Suzhou is fostering a favorable ecosystem where various innovative elements mutually empower each other through initiatives such as regularly organizing "1030 Industry Salons" and increasing policy support for "three first" products. An increasing number of innovative enterprises like Gazi Auto are becoming the backbone force driving the leap in industrial capabilities.

In the future, Jiangsu Gai's will leverage the platform of the municipal enterprise technology center to continuously increase R&D investment, overcome more key technologies in various industries, achieve further successes in the intelligent and green upgrading of automotive components, actively participate in the wave of technological innovation, and jointly contribute to building Suzhou into a national benchmark city for new industrialization!