Since 2004, Hunan Electric Changsha Pump Co., Ltd. (referred to as "Long Pump") has been a symbol of progress and innovation in the pump industry. Recently, the company successfully developed the C720 large-scale condensate pump, becoming the third major manufacturer in China—after Shen Pump and Shanghai KSB—to produce such high-capacity pumps, with cutting-edge technology and a leading market position. This achievement places Long Pump among the top pump manufacturers in China, and it was recently recognized by state authorities as one of the top three nuclear power pump producers in the country. Its large circulating pumps hold over 70% of the domestic market share. **From Stagnation to Acceleration** As a long-standing state-owned enterprise, Long Pump once enjoyed great success, known for its reputation as “South Pump, North Pump.” In the mid-1990s, its output value exceeded 200 million yuan, but for years, it remained stuck at that level. Wang Zhenhua, a 55-year-old workshop director who has worked at Long Pump for 36 years, recalls that the plant’s output value hovered around 200 million yuan for nearly a decade after its construction over 50 years ago. In 2000, Changsha Pump took a bold step by embracing reform, becoming the first pilot project for shareholding system reform in Changsha. It implemented property rights and employee status reforms, but this did not resolve the core issues of ownership or eliminate the inefficiencies of state-owned enterprises. Instead, the company faced unprecedented losses. **Where Is Long Pump Going?** Determined to move forward, Long Pump turned its attention to strategic investors. As an upstream supplier, Xiangtan Electric Co., Ltd. contributed 40% of the pump plant's annual output. A potential reorganization could solve many of the company’s challenges and lead to resource optimization and industrial upgrading. After three years of negotiations, Hunan Electric acquired nearly 90% of Long Pump, transforming it into Hunan Electric Changsha Pump Co., Ltd. This move brought new energy to Long Pump. With a new leadership team led by General Manager Li Jiping, the company adopted a guiding principle: prioritizing development, employee well-being, technological advancement, and qualified talent. Through strict management and creative efforts, production and operations achieved remarkable results. In that year alone, the company reached an output value of over 300 million yuan, with nearly 390 million yuan in payments and over 600 million yuan in orders for the pump department—its best performance ever. After nearly a decade of stagnation, Long Pump finally found its path to growth. **Import and Innovation Go Hand-in-Hand** As one of China’s top five pump manufacturers, Long Pump has accumulated extensive resources and strong core competitiveness. However, the company continues to look beyond its borders, seeking collaboration with global leaders in the pump industry. According to Li Jiping, Long Pump has established technical exchanges and partnerships with renowned international companies such as Ingersoll Rand (USA), Ai Test, Ebara and Hitachi (Japan), Marlboro (UK), Andritz (Austria), and others. For example, the vertical axial flow pump was developed based on U.S. Ingersoll-Rand technology, and through independent innovation, it has been successfully applied to China’s first 600,000-kilowatt thermal power unit. These products are now widely used in thermal power plants, water supply and drainage systems, metallurgy, and other fields, with over 1,000 units produced and exported to Europe, the U.S., Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. The newly developed C720 condensate pump has amazed experts both domestically and internationally. According to Li Pujiang, deputy chief engineer at Long Pump, the C720 is one of the three main pumps supporting a 600,000-kilowatt thermal power unit. Currently, only a few domestic companies can produce it. The successful development of the C720 will lay a solid foundation for Long Pump’s future in 100-megawatt thermal and nuclear power units. Additionally, it paves the way for the localization of large condensate pumps in China. Zhang Guoping, the pump director, noted that although the C720 is based on Japanese Hitachi technology, the innovation came from Long Pump’s own technical capabilities. Compared to similar domestic models, the C720 has a 4.6% higher efficiency, saving about 26 million yuan in electricity costs annually. This makes it one of the most competitive pumps in the domestic market. Just a month after its launch, the C720 had already secured 16 orders worldwide. Li Jiping emphasized that continuous technological innovation is the key to corporate vitality. Long Pump will continue to explore the frontiers of science and technology, combining foreign advanced technologies with internal R&D to drive innovation and development. **Entering the Nuclear Power Field** Long Pump is working hard to improve its supercritical thermal power pumps and aims to capture a larger share of the 100-megawatt circulation and condensate pump markets. It is also expanding into desulfurization pump projects and fully entering the nuclear pump sector. Recently, Long Pump signed a contract with Pakistan’s Qiamama C2 nuclear power project, marking its first nuclear pump deal and opening up new opportunities in the nuclear power market. Industry analysts point out that during the "Eleventh Five-Year Plan," supercritical and ultra-supercritical units and nuclear power are key national priorities, with over 60 million kilowatts of capacity accounting for 70%. By 2020, the total installed nuclear capacity is expected to exceed 40 million kilowatts, with at least 30 million kilowatt-class reactors to be built over the next 15 years. With the national push for the localization of nuclear power pumps, Long Pump is making every effort to enter the main pump field of nuclear power. The company plans to invest heavily in acquiring foreign nuclear pump manufacturing technology, absorbing and innovating to develop domestically produced main pumps that meet national requirements. During the "Eleventh Five-Year Plan," Long Pump will build new facilities and improve equipment to achieve an annual output of 6–8 nuclear main pumps, aiming to become a leader in the industry. The company expects annual production and sales to exceed 1.2 billion yuan, potentially reaching 2 billion yuan.

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