ABOUT US

About Hongda


Who We Are

Twenty-Five Years of Thermal Expertise. A Foundation Built on innovation.

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Zhejiang Hongda Crystalline Fiber Co., Ltd. (formerly Hangzhou Hongda Crystalline Fiber Co., Ltd.) was established in 1998 and has accumulated 25 years of expertise in the refractory fiber industry. The company is located in the core area of the Yangtze River Delta, with excellent transportation access and strategic geographical advantages.
Guided by the philosophy of “Commitment to Quality, Innovation-Driven, Empowering Sustainable Development”, Hongda focuses on the research, production, and application of high-performance refractory fiber materials. The company currently occupies an area of 20,000 square meters, with a construction area of 25,000 square meters and a total investment exceeding RMB 200 million.
Under the leadership of founder Mr. Cai Shunlong, a highly respected pioneer in the industry, Hongda has built a uniquely competitive product portfolio through profound expertise and continuous technological innovation. The company’s independently developed polycrystalline mullite fiber is capable of withstanding long-term service temperatures above 1600°C, offering outstanding thermal stability, energy efficiency, and durability, making it an ideal choice for demanding high-temperature applications.

Hongda’s product range covers polycrystalline mullite fibers, alumina fibers, ceramic fibers, and related products such as fiber boards, fiber modules, shaped components, and electric heating modules. These materials are widely applied across metallurgy, petrochemicals, building materials, power generation, aerospace, electronic magnetic materials, new energy photovoltaics, and scientific research equipment.

With superior product performance and the strong industry influence of its founding team, Hongda has earned a solid reputation both domestically and internationally. The company is actively expanding its global presence and is committed to becoming a trusted worldwide supplier of high-performance refractory fiber solutions.

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Mr. Cai Shunlong,

—— China's Refractory Fiber Technology Pioneer & Industry Leader

  • Former Deputy Director of the National Refractory Fiber Promotion and Application Station under the Ministry of Industry
  • Principal Researcher of the National New Product "Polycrystalline Mullite Fiber Composite"
  • Second Prize of Zhejiang Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award
  • Third Prize of Huzhou Municipal Science and Technology Progress Award
  • Outstanding Paper Award for "Application Examples of Polycrystalline Mullite Fiber" in East China Region
  • Holder of Two Patents for Special-Shaped Refractory Fiber Products
  • Excellence Award for Science and Technology Progress from the Ministry of Light Industry

As a pioneer in China's refractory fiber industry, Mr. Cai Shunlong possesses profound technical expertise and outstanding management capabilities. He formerly served as Deputy Director of the National Industrial Ministry's Refractory Fiber Promotion and Application Station, where he led the development of the national key new product "Polycrystalline Mullite Fiber Composite Material," earning prestigious provincial and ministerial awards including the Zhejiang Province Science and Technology Progress Second Prize and the Light Industry Ministry's Excellence Award for Scientific Advancement. With two invention patents for special-shaped refractory fiber products and an award-winning research paper on polycrystalline mullite fiber applications, Mr. Cai continues to drive technological progress in the industry. Additionally, as an outstanding graduate of Shanghai Jiao Tong University's MBA Executive Program, he integrates advanced management concepts with technological innovation, leading Hongda to achieve breakthroughs in high-temperature materials.

Corporate Milstones

The growth path of Zhejiang Hongda Crystal Fiber Co., Ltd. from technological breakthrough to industry leader

1985-1997

Entering the field of refractory materials and undertaking the national "Ninth Five Year Plan" key scientific and technological research projects
Initiate the research and development of polycrystalline mullite fiber (PMF), with the aim of breaking through the technological barriers between Europe and America

Technical Foundation

1998-2003

Hangzhou Hongda Crystal Fiber Co., Ltd. was established (predecessor of the company)
The product has been successfully applied to high-temperature kilns in the metallurgical/ceramic industry, and its energy-saving benefits have been verified by the market

Entrepreneurial Launch

2004-2007

Zhejiang Hongda Crystal Fiber Co., Ltd. was officially established
The new production base has been put into operation, increasing production capacity by 300%

Scale Expansion

2008-2017

Become a core supplier of magnetic material bell jar furnaces (with a market share of over 90%)
Entering the field of new energy and serving the lithium battery/photovoltaic/semiconductor industry chain

Industry Breakthrough

2018-2021

Passed ISO9001 quality management system certification
Annual growth rate of R&D investment is 25%, and multiple patents have been obtained

System Upgrades

2022 present

Awarded as a high-tech enterprise in Zhejiang Province (2022)
Focusing on carbon neutrality goals, deepening the application of new energy, and launching global market layout

Pioneering New Frontiers

Credentials

High tech Enterprise Certificate
Certificate of Honor
Honest Private Enterprise
Certificate of China Light Industry Federation Science and Technology Progress Award
DCI