Hager’s breakthrough entry into China’s steel industry
By establishing a breakthrough partnership with China’s largest steel producer, Hager reinforces reliability, earns trust and opens doors for lasting partnerships.
As China’s top steel producer and world industry leader, Baowu Steel Group embodies excellence in manufacturing and innovation. The latest project, involving an upgrade of the rolling mill in Shanghai, symbolizes far more than a technical achievement: it marks the merging of Baowu’s ambition and Hager’s expertise to realise a common vision.
Technical tests under extreme conditions
As China’s top steel producer and world industry leader, Baowu Steel Group embodies excellence in manufacturing and innovation. The latest project, involving an upgrade of the rolling mill in Shanghai, symbolizes far more than a technical achievement: it marks the merging of Baowu’s ambition and Hager’s expertise to realise a common vision.

Market breakthrough in China’s steel sector
This project marks Hager’s first involvement in Baowu’s supply chain - the beginning of a long-term partnership, positioning Hager as a reliable contributor to one of the most complex industrial ecosystems worldwide. Entering the value chain of China’s largest steel producer is both an acknowledgement of quality and an important business opportunity. By demonstrating the ability to deliver performance and quality, it opened the door for extended cooperation and strategic visibility.

Shaping the future of sustainable steel
This breakthrough confirms that Hager’s innovative solutions, backed by great service and quality, can launch new partnerships in markets where barriers to entry remain high. Saving resources, ensuring stable operations, supporting sustainable growth and delivering great service are not mere principles but the very results achieved. With this project, Hager reaffirms its role as a driving force for innovation and sustainability within the global steel sector.
Project partners
Panel builder: Shanghai Risheng Electric Co., Ltd.
Distributor: Shanghai Yihong Electrical Technology Co., Ltd