To pool wisdom for long-term development and pursue win-win cooperation, the signing ceremony of the strategic cooperation agreement between Xi'an Electric Porcelain Research Institute of XIHARI and TGE was successfully held on March 3, 2026. The core teams of both parties were in attendance for the ceremony and officially signed the agreement. This collaboration aims to jointly respond to China's national strategy for the development of a new power system, deepen industry-university-research-application integration, and drive technological upgrading and high-quality development of China's surge arrester and metal oxide varistor industry.
The participating representatives paid an on-site visit to TGE's production workshops and R&D center, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the company's manufacturing strength and technological standards in the field of surge arresters and metal oxide varistors. Through close observation of the operation of automated production lines and the application of R&D achievements, the representatives gained a profound insight into the momentum of TGE’s digital transformation and the vitality of its innovative development. Powered by intelligent manufacturing, TGE is accelerating its high-quality development and taking solid steps in industrial transformation and upgrading.
Following the visit, the representatives returned to the meeting room for further discussions. On the basis of a comprehensive review of the achievements of previous cooperation, the two sides conducted in-depth exchanges on the five-year strategic plan. Through full-process standardized connection and in-depth professional consultation, a long-term strategic partnership was officially established.The two sides will work hand in hand to support the construction of China's new power system and advance industrial upgrading and technological innovation in the lightning protection field for power transmission and transformation equipment.
Witnessed by all representatives, Zhong Lei from XIHARI and Ge Yuguang from TGE formally signed the strategic cooperation agreement. Sun Quan, Deputy General Manager of XIHARI, and Ge Ping'an, Chairman of TGE, attended the signing ceremony.
Going forward, adhering to the principles of complementary advantages, resource sharing, equality and mutual benefit, long-term stability and common development, the two parties will build a systematic and all-round cooperation framework around four dimensions: standard leadership, scientific and technological innovation, testing collaboration and cultural integration, thus jointly opening a new chapter of collaborative development.
Standard leadership as the cornerstone: The two sides will deepen their participation in the formulation and revision of domestic and international standards, and jointly cultivate interdisciplinary professionals.
Scientific and technological innovation as the driving force: Focusing on joint research of cutting-edge technologies, the two parties will build a regular exchange platform to advance the in-depth integration of industry-university-research and the commercialization of research achievements.
Testing collaboration as the link: The two sides will realize joint brand promotion and technical resource sharing to enhance their influence and credibility in the power industry.
Cultural integration as the bridge: Team exchange activities will be held in spring and autumn to foster cooperative friendship and pool synergies for development.
This cooperation is not only a strategic choice for both parties to complement each other's advantages and share resources, but also an important measure to jointly serve the construction of the new power system and promote the industrial upgrading in the field of lightning protection for power transmission and transformation equipment.
In the future, Xi'an Electric Porcelain Research Institute of XIHARI and TGE will forge ahead hand in hand, translate the contents of the agreement into pragmatic actions, and jointly write a new chapter of mutual benefit, win-win results and collaborative development.
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