Yongpai: Europe's "roasting" test continues, Ningbo's intelligent manufacturing "cooling" spreads throughout Europe

The staff of Haozuan Technology are testing the performance of the sand ice machine. Shen Sunhui, Zhang Chaoliang/Photo

Yongpai client reporter Gu Jiacheng, Shen Sunhui, and He Qing
　　   
Since the beginning of summer this year, many European countries have experienced sustained extreme heat weather. Europeans who rarely use air conditioning in previous years are now rushing into offline supermarkets to buy refrigeration equipment. As soon as stores open, long queues form. In the face of urgent needs, Chinese cooling products that can efficiently cool down and meet local needs have become the new favorite of consumers.
In Ningbo, a group of enterprises have keenly seized this market opportunity and, with outstanding research and development capabilities and flexible response speed, have driven the explosive growth of the export of cooling appliances.
Today, the reporter walked into Ningbo Fuda Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. located in Simen Town, Yuyao. Several assembly lines were operating at full capacity, and after completing assembly, testing, packaging, and other processes, exquisitely designed mobile air conditioners were about to be shipped to the European market.
The integrated mobile air conditioner developed by Fidelity Intelligence integrates features such as no external unit, full touch screen, and dual-purpose cooling and heating. By using a water wheel to drive the circulation of condensed water, the temperature around the air outlet can be reduced to 16 ℃ within 3 minutes. With outstanding performance advantages, the product sold well overseas and gained a large number of loyal fans as soon as it was launched.
In addition to high performance, the unique market environment in Europe has also transformed portable air conditioners from "optional" to "preferred". The local manual installation cost is high, and many old buildings strictly prohibit the installation of outdoor units on their facades. The installation threshold for traditional split air conditioners has been further raised.
The mobile air conditioner produced by Fidelity Intelligent precisely avoids these obstacles - it integrates core devices such as compressors, fans, and electronic control systems into one, without the need for professional installation, and can be used out of the box. The relevant person in charge of the enterprise stated that since the beginning of this year, the total amount of "cool" products such as mobile air conditioners exported by Fidelity Intelligent has reached 317 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 23%.
The impressive performance of Fidelity Intelligence is a microcosm of the strong growth of the air conditioning export sector in Yuyao. According to data from Yuyao Customs, from January to May this year, the city exported 236000 air conditioners, a year-on-year increase of 41.7%.
Turning our attention to Cixi, since the beginning of summer, the electric fan industry in Cixi has ushered in a peak export season throughout the year. According to data from Cixi Customs, the export value of Cixi electric fans reached 1.3 billion yuan from January to May this year, a year-on-year increase of 8.4%. Multiple innovative functions such as humidification, air purification, and cold compress have been integrated into the "Cixi Intelligent Manufacturing" cool and refreshing products, which are popular worldwide among overseas consumers.
The wave of high temperatures in Europe has ignited the potential demand for portable cooling: in outdoor places without air conditioning, crowded public transportation, or stuffy corners of old buildings, people urgently need a portable and ready to use cooling solution. Ningbo Kadiya Electric Appliance Co., Ltd. has keenly entered this demand, focusing on the subdivision of portable handheld fans.
We have found that people now need more flexible and scenario based cooling solutions. This handheld electric fan has almost no burden in the bag and has strong battery life, making it particularly suitable for outdoor use, "said Manager Peng, the marketing manager of the enterprise. Data shows that from January to May this year, the export value of Cartier Electric fans increased by 24.8% year-on-year, with handheld small fans becoming the new main force for export growth.
Amidst the raging heat waves in Europe, local residents are not only rushing to purchase air conditioners and fans, but also experiencing a surge in demand for the "icy sensation on their tongues". This also brings great business opportunities for Ningbo enterprises to export such products to the European market.
Ice making efficiency, ice water constant temperature accuracy... Today, the reporter walked into the production workshop of Ningbo Haozuan Technology Co., Ltd. located in Zhenhai, where technicians are focusing on debugging the core performance indicators of the new ice cube drinking machine.
This is a new product that we have deeply co created with overseas customers. With core functions such as integrated ice making and precise temperature control, it accurately solves the pain points of overseas users in beverage cooling and other aspects. Currently, European orders continue to pour in, "said Chen Dehuan, Brand Director of Haozuan Technology.
And this year's core new product, the sand ice machine, has been well received in the European market. This smoothie maker only requires pouring in ingredients such as cola, juice, milk, etc., and can make delicious smoothies in just over 20 minutes. Not only does it cool and relieve heat, but it also comes with a one click self-cleaning function, eliminating the need for manual and laborious scrubbing.
Chen Dehuan said that since the beginning of this year, Haozuan Technology's sales of cooling home appliances such as sand ice machines and ice drink purifiers exported to Europe have increased by more than 11% year-on-year.
Amidst the rolling heat wave, the "heat" of Ningbo Qingliang Electric Appliances' exports continues to rise. At present, batches of Ningbo enterprises are accelerating on the road to going global, delivering more "Ningbo solutions" to global consumers.