On December 28, the list of small giant enterprises recognized as "specialized, refined, special and new" in Jiangsu Province in 2021 was released, and Southern Bearing was listed. In the past two years, "specialization and innovation" has been mentioned frequently as a hot word. In fact, "specialization and innovation" is a combination of four characteristics of innovative enterprises: specialization, refinement, specialization and novelty.

1. Specialization

Nanfang Bearing has always been focusing on green, safe and high-quality products and solutions, specializing in the R&D and industrialization of precision needle roller bearings, overrunning clutches, automobile one-way pulley assemblies and other parts. Through more than 30 years of continuous development, the company's main product applications cover automobiles, motorcycles, industrial and agricultural and forestry machinery, with clear product positioning and professional development advantages in the market segments.

2. Refinement

According to the concept of precision, precision and lean, Nanfang Bearing has established a fine and efficient management system and process in strict accordance with IATF16949 quality management system, ISO14001 environmental management system and ISO45001 occupational health and safety management system, designed products carefully, and constantly polished the product production process to meet the precise customer groups. At the same time, in combination with modern information systems such as ERP, MOM and PLM, we will further promote the construction of intelligent factories and improve the level of enterprise refinement and information management.

3. Characteristic

Nanfang Bearing is an enterprise that has entered the global procurement system of international well-known auto parts manufacturers earlier in the industry, and has long provided product support for international well-known auto parts manufacturers such as Valeo, SEG, Continental, ZF, etc. The cooperative development of new products and projects not only improves the technical level and market competitiveness of the enterprise, but also meets the customer's distinctive needs, forming a first mover advantage in the domestic industry ahead of competitors.

4. Novelty

Innovation is the unremitting driving force for the sustainable development of the enterprise. Up to now, Nanfang Bearing has accumulated 113 effective patents, including 24 invention patents and 89 utility model patents. Through the transformation of achievements, 6 provincial high-tech products and 14 municipal high-tech products have been formed. These products with independent intellectual property rights and high technology content have brought significant economic and social benefits to the company.

Policy orientation

The Fourteenth Five Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development and the Outline of Vision Goals for 2035 clearly put forward that we should "promote small and medium-sized enterprises to enhance their professional advantages, cultivate specialized and innovative 'little giant' enterprises and single champion enterprises in the manufacturing industry". The establishment of the Beijing Stock Exchange has provided a listing platform for "specialized and innovative" small and medium-sized enterprises New will be the key development direction of SMEs in the 14th Five Year Plan period.

In 2021, Nanfang Bearing was honored to be on the list, which was recognized by the industry and information technology department as well as a spur. In the future, Nanfang Bearing will continue to adhere to the development idea of independent innovation, adhere to the development path of specialization, refinement, characteristics and novelty, and better play the leading role of the enterprise in the industry.