According to the statistics of the company's technology research and development center (provincial enterprise technology center) and intellectual property management office, in the process of implementing the strategy of "innovative development" and the concept of "one high school, two modernizations and three savings" in 2015, the company's technology research and development center relies closely on the platform of "production, learning and research" established with universities and scientific research institutions to fully develop. Bringing into full play the enthusiasm and technical expertise of technical experts and self-employed technicians from outside industries, we have achieved fruitful achievements in technological innovation.

In the past year, according to the annual plan, the Technology Research and Development Center has implemented 14 self-supporting technology research and development projects, such as "Calcification roasting and vanadium extraction powder preparation technology", and formed a large number of technological innovations including new technologies, new processes and new products. It has applied for 70 patents, including 21 invention patents. There are 49 utility model patents, of which 2 invention patents and 12 utility model patents have been officially authorized by the State Intellectual Property Office.

In the past year, the company has implemented and newly undertook 7 technological innovation projects of the state ministries and ministries as well as provinces and municipalities, and completed 4 projects within the year. The project investment task has been successfully accomplished. The economic and social benefits are obvious, which has effectively promoted the transformation and upgrading of enterprises.

With the effective promotion of technological innovation, the company's annual per capita tax rate reaches 69,000 yuan per person and the unit energy consumption tax rate reaches 0.72 yuan per kilowatt-hour, all of which have reached a record high and made outstanding contributions to local economic construction.