On April 18th, the Songci New Energy and Semiconductor Advanced Equipment R&D and Manufacturing Project, a major provincial-level initiative, commenced construction in the Xishan Economic and Technological Development Zone. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by district officials and company representatives, including the General Manager of
Wuxi Songci Electromechanical Co., Ltd. specializes in the research and development, manufacturing, sales, and comprehensive solutions for specialized crystal growth equipment used in the photovoltaic and semiconductor industries. Recognized as a National High-Tech Enterprise and a Jiangsu Provincial Specialized, Refined, Unique, and New SME, the company has applied for 119 patents and been granted 88. Its core technologies cover critical areas such as crystal growth temperature control, impurity control, and automated assembly, and it maintains stable partnerships with leading domestic and international companies.
The newly initiated project, designated as a major provincial project for 2026, involves a total investment of 1 billion yuan. It will occupy a site of approximately 57.4 acres with a planned construction area of about 42,000 square meters. The facility is expected to be operational by May 2027. Upon reaching full production capacity, it is projected to generate annual sales revenue of 500 million yuan. This project will enhance Songci's strategic positioning in the new energy and semiconductor sectors, boost its core technology R&D capabilities and large-scale production levels, foster the agglomeration of upstream and downstream industries, and strengthen the core competitiveness of Xishan's integrated circuit and high-end equipment industries.
A representative from Songci Electromechanical expressed that the rapid launch and efficient progress of the project were facilitated by the proactive and precise services from various departments in Xishan District and the Development Zone. This support has reinforced the company's confidence in investing and deepening its development in the region. The company plans to seize the opportunity, leverage the new Xishan base, increase R&D investment, focus on key core components, collaborate with universities and local suppliers, upgrade its digital intelligent manufacturing and quality control systems, and comprehensively enhance the reliability and domestic production rate of its core equipment.
This year, Xishan District has a record number of projects listed on various provincial key project lists, with both the quantity and investment scale reaching historical highs. Currently, 60% of the ten major provincial implementation projects are under construction, having already completed 1.06 billion yuan in investment. Moving forward, Xishan will focus on achieving the annual targets for these major industrial projects by meticulously planning schedules and continuously optimizing full lifecycle project services, using the advancement of major projects to underpin stable economic growth and inject strong momentum for the start of the 15th Five-Year Plan period.