According to the news from the site of Innovation Methods Competition for Enterprises at the 2019 China Innovation Methods Competition in Jiangxi Zone, Elkem Xinghuo Silicones stood out from the 15 participating teams from all over the province with its solid foundation of innovation theories and methods and outstanding innovation capability and won the first and second prizes of Jiangxi Zone.

The China Innovation Methods Competition hosted by the General Office of China Association for Science and Technology and the Ministry of Science and Technology includes the Innovation Methods Competition for Enterprises, TRIZ Competition for College Students and Industrial Engineering Innovation Methods Competition. It is held in two stages: sectionals and finals. Selection is conducted level by level in an open and transparent manner.

Through a number of links including theory examination, project show and on-site reply, Elkem Xinghuo Silicones demonstrated the technical difficulties and innovation levels, problem solving process of application innovation methods, use of innovation tools and methods, practical application effect and benefits of all innovation projects. The innovation method Application Project in Yanchang Synthesis Start-up of Du Kai, Bi Kai and Yan Weijun, and the innovation method Application Project in Interface Measurement of Song Xianglu, Wan Wenfeng and Ouyang Wenwu won the first prize. The innovation method Application Project in Silica Fume Grinding Machine of Wang Huajiang, Li Fu and Wei Ligang won the second prize. Meanwhile, all the 6 trainees of Elkem Xinghuo Silicones obtained the title of Excellent Trainee at the pre-competition training held by the Science and Technology Department of Jiangxi Province.

Elkem Xinghuo Silicones has always attached great importance to the promotion and application of innovation methods for enterprises. The innovation competition has further stimulated the enthusiasm of front-line scientific and technological workers for innovation, promoted the promotion and application of innovation methods in enterprises effectively, and enhanced innovation capability and efficiency. It is of great importance for implementing the innovation-driven development strategy deeply and driving high-quality international leapfrog development of enterprises.