Zhejiang Zhongkong Technology

Zhejiang Zhongkong Technology, also known as SUPCON, is a prominent provider of intelligent manufacturing products and solutions tailored for the process industries. The company was founded in 1999 by Chu Jian and is headquartered in Hangzhou, China. Chu Jian, an expert in industrial automation, received his doctorate in engineering from Zhejiang University and established the company with the mission of enhancing industrial intelligence. His academic journey includes being a Sino-Japanese joint doctoral student with Kyoto University and becoming the youngest professor at Zhejiang University in 1993, the same year he founded the company's predecessor.

SUPCON specializes in automation control systems, industrial software, instrumentation, and operational maintenance services. The firm's offerings include a Universal Control System (UCS), Distributed Control System (DCS), safety instrumented systems, and a suite of industrial software for functions like equipment management, advanced process control (APC), and manufacturing execution systems (MES). It has developed a proprietary “AI+5T” technology system to deliver intelligent solutions focused on safety, quality, low-carbon operations, and efficiency. Its business model revolves around providing these comprehensive solutions and customized services to a global client base, generating revenue through the sale of its hardware, software, and ongoing support.

The company serves a wide array of sectors, including oil and gas, petrochemicals, chemicals, power, metallurgy, pharmaceuticals, and food and beverage. By the end of 2020, SUPCON had served over 21,000 enterprises across more than 50 countries. A significant milestone was its public listing on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's STAR Market in November 2020 (688777.SH), which provided stable, long-term capital to overcome previous funding constraints and accelerate research and development, particularly for complex, long-cycle projects. This has also facilitated the company's international expansion into high-end markets.

Keywords: industrial automation, intelligent manufacturing, process industry solutions, distributed control systems (DCS), industrial AI, advanced process control (APC), manufacturing execution system (MES), industrial software, automation instruments, smart factory, petrochemical automation, chemical industry solutions, energy management, safety instrumented systems (SIS), process control, digital transformation, operational technology, supply chain management, plant simulation, AI-powered automation