Cotton textile enterprises in old towns seek opportunities in crisis

On May 18, in the production workshop of Deyi'an Cotton Textile Co., Ltd. in the old town of Wucheng County, three skilled workers were intensively installing air spinning machinery. 'Affected by the new crown pneumonia epidemic, some cotton textile companies in the south were forced to suspend production or close down due to financial difficulties, and many equipment were sold at low prices. We seized the opportunity to purchase equipment and expand the scale. We purchased two sets of air spinning from companies in Anqing and Jiangyin. Production equipment, the production efficiency can be increased by 7% compared with the previous ring spinning.' said Song Yunchen, general manager of the company.　　 There are 7 cotton textile companies in the old town, and the sudden epidemic has greatly affected the companies. 'For enterprises to develop, they must look for opportunities in the'crisis'. Although the market environment has deteriorated, production costs have also decreased and investment risks have become smaller.' said Meng Qingshun, president of the Old Town Cotton Industry Association. If we take the initiative to adjust, we will be able to seek opportunities amidst crisis and find a suitable development path. Nanyang Textile Company is one of the representatives. Nanyang Textile Co., Ltd., founded in 1996, resumed work on February 25. Facing the unfavorable environment of 'external tightening and internal pressureDemand exceeds supply. Focusing on improving product research and development capabilities, the town’s cotton textile enterprises not only seized opportunities and purchased professional equipment, but also “married” industry experts and institutes. They hired 12 professional and technical personnel as technical managers, and 7 companies have successively developed 6 This kind of products that are in short supply on the market has effectively improved the company’s core competitiveness.　　 At the same time, the local party committee and government are also doing a good job in bank-enterprise docking, employee training, and helping companies solve problems such as employment, inventory, logistics, and supply chain. 'We launched the'Enterprise Service Year' activity to bridge the gap between enterprises and financial institutions. Since the resumption of work in late February, we have coordinated financing of 42.76 million yuan for seven enterprises, effectively alleviating the financial problems of enterprise development.' Liu Jie, secretary of the urban party committee, said that in addition, the township has also specially hired technical personnel to conduct online training for enterprise leaders and technical administrators, and invited specialized technical personnel to in-depth on-site guidance in enterprise workshops, and strive to improve the operating skills of front-line employees and master new technologies and new technologies. Craftsmanship, and strive to help companies build a high-quality textile workforce.　　 It is understood that in the list of the county's top 100 tax-paying enterprises in the first quarter, the old towns Huayi Cotton Industry and Connie Textile were shortlisted, ranking 32nd and 53rd respectively. 'With the care and support of the party committee and government, cotton textile enterprises will surely be able to develop in adversity and survive the'cold winter'.' Meng Qingshun said firmly. Article key words: 　 Old City Cotton Spinning Epidemic