The northern region is a core hub of China's wire and cable industry. Drawing on its industrial heritage, entire industry chain support, and favorable policies from Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei coordinated development, it has established a complete industrial cluster integrating raw material processing, wire and cable production, new material R&D, and intelligent equipment manufacturing. The annual output value of the regional wire and cable industry has surpassed 100 billion yuan, with a solid industrial foundation and broad market potential. will be held on July 23-24, 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Qingdao Jinshui, Shandong . The conference will focus on three major themes: industrial synergy, green intelligence, and globalization. SMM , in partnership with Guangdong Superconducting Cable Co., Ltd. , invites merchants from across the entire industry chain to gather, explore industry opportunities, and promote the quality upgrade of the northern wire and cable industry. Click to attend. We look forward to meeting you at the conference. Guangdong Superconducting Cable Co., Ltd. is located in Zengcheng District, Guangzhou. It is a specialized cable manufacturer integrating R&D, production, and sales, primarily engaged in various conductor, wire, and power cable products. The company relies on advanced automated production equipment, mature and stable manufacturing processes, comprehensive detection instruments and standardized detection procedures, complemented by a modern enterprise management system and a full-process closed-loop quality control system, to achieve full-chain quality control from raw material incoming inspection, production processing to finished product delivery, thereby solidifying the foundation of product quality. The business scope covers: wire and cable manufacturing, non-ferrous metal rolling processing, production and sales of metal materials, metal wire ropes and their products, as well as wholesale and retail of wire and cable, electrical equipment, power distribution switch control devices, hardware products, and building decoration materials—spanning the entire industry chain. This meets procurement needs across multiple fields such as power engineering, construction engineering, industrial and mining support, and dealer supply. The company adheres to the quality policy of "guaranteeing operation standards through strict management, forging product quality through excellent processes, and always centering on customer needs." It upholds the business philosophy of customer first, integrity and pragmatism, continuous improvement, and concerted efforts. Committed to technological iteration and product innovation, it strives to build a modern cable benchmark enterprise with superior quality, innovation-driven, and continuous advancement, consistently providing cost-effective cable products and one-stop supporting solutions to cooperative clients both in and outside China. Contact: Zhang Yaobo 139 2407 0890 SMM Conference Contact Chen Xiaolong 180 1708 9983 chenxiaolong@smm.cn

EcoPro Group announced on June 30 that it has secured a 39% stake in the BNSI smelter construction project within the International Green Industrial Park (IGIP), which is part of the second phase of its investment in Indonesian nickel smelting. As a result, EcoPro and EcoPro BM plan to lead the nickel smelting project. Total investment is estimated at around KRW 1.5 trillion.

According to the evaluation results for the selection of participants in South Korea’s EV deployment program announced by the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment on June 30, eight out of 35 manufacturers and importers, including BYD Korea, were disqualified.

Hyundai Motor published its 2026 Sustainability Report on June 30, outlining its proactive risk management capabilities and future sustainability management strategy amid tightening global ESG regulations. In the report, Hyundai Motor said it has achieved RE100, or 100% renewable energy use, across all of its business sites in Europe, North America and India.

Battery materials company L&F announced on June 30 that it signed a strategic investment agreement with CIS Chemical on June 29 to further strengthen cooperation in the recycling sector. The investment is a follow-up measure to the memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed in May for cooperation in LFP and NCM recycling. It was pursued to respond more stably to customers’ recycling demand.

The State Grid Corporation of China announced on June 30 that the Shaanbei–Anhui ±800 kV ultra-high-voltage direct current (UHVDC) transmission project was put into operation that day. This is China’s first UHVDC transmission project commissioned during the 15th Five-Year Plan period and another landmark project in the nation’s west-to-east power transmission program. Green electricity from northern Shaanxi will light up homes in the Dabie Mountain region. The project starts at the Baotashan Converter Station in Yan’an, Shaanxi, passes through Shaanxi, Henan, and Anhui provinces, and ends at the Hezhou Converter Station in Hefei, Anhui, with a total DC line length exceeding 1,000 km. The project has a rated voltage of ±800 kV and a rated capacity of 8 million kW. Once in operation, it can transmit over 36 billion kWh of electricity to Anhui annually, with new energy electricity accounting for more than 50% of the total. In addition to strongly supporting reliable power supply in Anhui and east China, it will replace the consumption of 5.5 million mt of coal each year and reduce CO₂ emissions by over 14 million mt, delivering significant energy-saving benefits.