On February 11th, the first working day after the Spring Festival holiday in 2019,the Commission leaders visited SAIC, Sinopec Shanghai Gaoqiao and Hudong Heavy Machinery for research, including Lu Xiaochun, Secretary of CPC Shanghai Municipal Working Committee of Economy and Informatization, Zhang Jianming and Wu Jincheng, Vice Chairmen of Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization. The team understood the development and economic operation of the enterprises and communicated with the top executives.
Mr. Lu affirmed the efforts made by SAIC to achieve steady growth last year. He pointed out that the automobile industry is one of the pillar industries in Shanghai. It is important to seize the opportunities and challenges facing by the automotive industry and attach great importance to the innovation, transformation and development of the automotive industry. What's more, it is necessary to make full use of the relevant national consumption promoting policies and do a good job in the beginning of this year. Last but not least, it is advisable to increase investment in R&D, speed up the introduction of new products, strengthen the distribution of market channels, cultivate new energy vehicles and make sustained efforts to make new contributions to the "Made in Shanghai" brand and the development of high-quality economy.
Mr. Zhang thanked Sinopec Shanghai Gaoqiao for its contribution to the steady growth of industry and the stable supply of finished oil in the city. He hoped that Sinopec Shanghai Gaoqiao will further improve its operation and management level. Especially in the first quarter, efforts should be made to achieve full-load operation, so as to make a good start for the stable and excellent operation of the plant throughout the year. In addition, it is quite necessary to constantly improve the safety and environmental protection. It is also a must to do a good job in the management and control of safety risks, the investigation and management of hidden dangers, and increase investment in environmental protection. Last but not least, it is wise to speed up the work of upgrading and adjusting and do a good job in the prophase of the project.
Mr. Wu affirmed the achievements made by Hudong Heavy Machinery in the field of marine diesel engines. He hoped that the enterprise could further increase the output of unit area, improve innovation mechanisms, increase investment in key personnel, speed up research and development of "neck-jamming" technology, strengthen the docking of industrial chains, and promote intelligent manufacturing. At the same time, it is important to do a good job in economic operation throughout the year and make every effort to achieve the annual business objectives. The Commission will do a good job in enterprise service and support Hudong Heavy Machinery to become stronger in the field of high-end equipment.