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SICHUAN WEIZHEN Announces First Cooperation with Air Products, a Global Leader in Industrial Gases and Hydrogen Solutions
2026-08-21
Chengdu, China, August 2026 — Sichuan Weizhen High-Tech Materials Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "SICHUAN WEIZHEN"), a national high-tech enterprise and specialized, refined, distinctive, and innovative (SRDI) company based in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, is pleased to announce the commencement of its first cooperation with Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE: APD), the world's largest commercial hydrogen operator and one of the leading global industrial gas companies.
This milestone marks another important step for SICHUAN WEIZHEN in serving the international industrial gas, cryogenic equipment, and compressor supply chains. With Air Products operating over 800 production facilities across more than 50 countries and generating annual revenues exceeding USD 12 billion, this partnership represents a significant recognition of SICHUAN WEIZHEN's manufacturing capabilities on the global stage.
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Qingbaijiang District, Chengdu, SICHUAN WEIZHEN has grown into a leading Chinese manufacturer specializing in centrifugal casting, sand casting, and advanced alloy casting solutions for stainless steel, nickel-based alloys, and other high-performance materials. The company has accumulated over 40 proprietary patents, serves more than 5,000 customers worldwide, and is the lead drafter of the Chinese machinery industry standard JB/T 11874-2014 for centrifugal cast stainless steel cylinders used in separation machinery.
SICHUAN WEIZHEN brings a comprehensive suite of capabilities to this partnership, including:
- Complex sand castings for intricate geometries and large-scale components up to 170 tons;
- 3D-printed sand mold technology — SICHUAN WEIZHEN was among the first in China to integrate 3D printing with specialty alloy sand casting, enabling rapid prototyping and cost-effective small-batch production without traditional tooling;
- Centrifugal casting of stainless steel and nickel-alloy components, delivering superior grain structure, density, and mechanical performance compared to conventional casting or forging methods;
- Precision machining, from rough machining through semi-finish to final finish, supported by in-house CNC capabilities;
- Comprehensive inspection and full material traceability, including non-destructive testing (UT, PT, RT, MT), mechanical property testing, and chemical composition analysis, ensuring compliance with international standards.
Air Products, founded in 1940 and headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania, is a Fortune 500 company and the global leader in hydrogen production, storage, and distribution, with over 80 years of operational experience. The company supplies essential industrial gases — including oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, argon, and specialty gases — to customers across refining, chemicals, metals, electronics, manufacturing, healthcare, and energy sectors. Its equipment division designs and manufactures cryogenic systems, air separation units, gas processing equipment, and turbomachinery for large-scale industrial applications worldwide.
The cooperation between SICHUAN WEIZHEN and Air Products reflects a growing trend among leading global OEMs to diversify their casting supply chains with qualified, cost-competitive partners who can deliver consistent quality, technical flexibility, and reliable lead times. SICHUAN WEIZHEN's proprietary "casting instead of forging" centrifugal casting process — which achieves material utilization rates of 80–90% and reduces manufacturing costs by 20–40% compared to traditional forging — is particularly well-suited for the demanding specifications of industrial gas compression and cryogenic equipment components.
"We are honored to begin this partnership with Air Products, a company whose reputation for engineering excellence and commitment to clean energy solutions is unmatched in the industry," said Mr. Li Hongde, General Manager of SICHUAN WEIZHEN. "This cooperation validates our years of investment in advanced casting technologies, quality management systems, and international certifications. We look forward to delivering reliable, high-performance castings that meet Air Products' exacting standards."
SICHUAN WEIZHEN remains committed to supporting demanding industrial applications with reliable quality and disciplined execution — and to building more long-term partnerships with leading global equipment manufacturers across the energy, industrial gas, petrochemical, and clean technology sectors.