Wuhu Jiahong Partners with Grainger to Supply Heat Trace Cables
The Wuhu Jiahong Grainger heat trace cable supply agreement marks a major step for Wuhu Jiahong New Material Co., Ltd. as it expands into the U.S. market. Through this partnership with Grainger, the company will supply self-regulating heat trace cables and constant wattage heating cables for a wide range of applications.
Wuhu Jiahong Grainger heat trace cable supply agreement details
Under the Wuhu Jiahong Grainger heat trace cable supply agreement, the company will deliver annually:
- 20,000 meters of self-regulating heat trace cables
- 10,000 meters of constant wattage heating cables
These products will support residential and commercial buildings, especially for:
- Pipe freeze protection
- In-pipe heat tracing systems
- Electric floor heating systems
- Roof and gutter de-icing systems
Learn more about Grainger: https://www.grainger.com
Expanding Applications and Global Reach
Wuhu Jiahong’s self-regulating heat trace cables also serve demanding environments. For example, industries use them on offshore oil platforms, marine vessels, and fire protection pipelines.
As a result, the company continues to expand its global footprint in industrial heating solutions.
Learn more about Wuhu Jiahong: http://www.jiahongcable.com
New Smart Factory to Boost Production
To meet growing demand, Wuhu Jiahong is building a 60,000-square-meter manufacturing facility in Wuhu, scheduled to open in 2020. The plant will feature fully automated testing systems and will increase production capacity by up to five times.
CEO Steven Xu explained that the new facility will create a more digitized and connected production environment, giving the company a strong competitive advantage.
Strong R&D and Competitive Position
Founded in 1993, Wuhu Jiahong employs 20 industry experts in research and development. The company manufactures cables that meet strict European and North American safety standards.
It competes with global companies such as:
Eltherm (https://www.eltherm.com)
Raychem
Emerson (https://www.emerson.com)
Technitrace
Thermon (https://www.thermon.com)