Following the Lantern Festival, enterprises across Baoshan’s industrial parks gradually resumed operations. To support a smooth recovery, Baoshan High-tech Industrial Park has introduced a range of measures offering comprehensive assistance. As of now, all key enterpriseswithin the park have resumed production, marking a positive start to the new year.

Hilong Group: Full Orders and AI-Driven Growth

The first stop for reporters was Hilong Group. As a large-scale, publiclylisted corporate group specializing in high-end oilfield equipment and integrated oil services for petroleum and natural gas development, Hilong has built up a professional oil service industry that integrates research, production and services.With dozens of production bases and business branches worldwide, the company aims to become a global leader in oilfield equipment and services.

In the production workshop, all lines are fully operational, and workers are actively engaged in their tasks. According to the company, orders for the beginning of the year are already filled, with bookings lined up through May, maintaining levels consistent with last year.

Despite the full order book, the company faces external challenges this year. The vice general manager of Hilong Group’s drill tool production sector shared, “The primary challenge we face this year stems from external factors. Some countries have initiated anti-dumping investigations and raised tariffs on our products, impacting our exports to these markets. However, we have strong prospects in the Middle East, and we expect to make significant breakthroughs in this region this year.”

To address these challenges, Hilong Group has developed detailed plans for fixed asset investment and aims to develop automatic production lines through new policies. Leveraging the competitive advantages offered by smart technologies, the company anticipates an increase in output value this year compared to last.

Mysteel Group: AIBrings Opportunities to the Data Service Industry

Next, reporters visited Mysteel Group, a global leader in bulk commodity and related market data services. As an independent third-party organization, Mysteel has established a large and professional data collection system covering all bulk commodities, providing multidimensional market data, particularly focused on prices, for clients in both the industrial and financial sectors.

All employees have returned to work, and operations are proceeding smoothly across the various office floors. A representative from the consulting team at Mysteel Group explained, “We quickly resumed work after the Spring Festival to meet the demands of our clients. By the seventh day of the Chinese New Year, we began collecting data from the holiday, and by the eighth day, all staff had returned to conduct surveys and update our prices data, analysis reports, and news, ensuring timely and accurate service for our users.”

The emergence of DeepSeek during the Spring Festival has provided new opportunities for the industry. The representative noted, “In the future, data production will increasingly rely on AI-generated data. However, since the quality and authenticity of AI-generated data can vary, traditional data collection methods will continue to hold significant value due to their reliability and quality control.”

Mysteel Group’s technical team is actively exploring the integration of AI technologies to enhance the efficiency and potential of its data services. “We will improve the user experience, work efficiency, and the potential of data. We are confident in our future business prospects,” the representative concluded.

Strong Support from the Park Aids Enterprises in Work Resumption

To facilitate the smooth recovery of work and production, Baoshan High-tech Industrial Park has implemented a combination of online and offline measures to assist enterprises. Companies are ramping up production through strategies like pre-holiday material preparation and post-holiday recruitment, with the park offering comprehensive support.

For work resumption approvals, the park has leveraged both online and offline processes to ensure timely filing and labor registration, accelerating the approval procedures. Furthermore, the park has helped businesses conduct online recruitment efforts to restore productivity quickly.

In terms of work safety, the park has organized safety training sessions to ensure companies can resume operations promptly and securely, with a focus on work safety and fire prevention. Ongoing services such as labor dispute consultations, policy interpretation, supply-demand matchmaking, and subsidy applications are available to help businesses address a variety of issues.

A representative from the park’s management committee stated that these supporting measures are designed to help businesses make a strong start in 2025.