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A technician is operating a machine at Jiangsu Rugao High Voltage Electric Apparatus Co in Rugao Economic and Technological Development Zone. [Photo/WeChat account: RGETDZ]

Companies that are located in Rugao Economic and Technological Development Zone in Rugao, Nantong have been ramping up their research and development efforts to build their brands, as well as to stay competitive.

Jiangsu Rugao High Voltage Electric Apparatus Co, which is located in the development zone, has a leading position in manufacturing circuit breakers, disconnect switches, and many other electrical devices.

The company is currently developing a circuit breaker used in rail transport electrical systems and has overcome the technological challenges, said Lin Weiyan, chief engineer of the company. He added that the whole process is expected to be finished by the end of this year. According to Lin, foreign companies used to have a monopoly on this type of circuit breaker in China's market.

A company has to become a leader instead of a follower when it is already at the forefront of an industry, said Lin, adding that it is essential for his company to break through technical bottlenecks.

Nantong Wealth Machinery Technical Co, also located in the zone, is working on a new set of candy and chocolate manufacturing equipment.

The company has been taking a number of measures to encourage employees to innovate as talents are the driving force behind its high-quality development, said Shi Chuanming, general manager of the company.

According to Shi, his company recently held a seminar and drew up two national standards regarding safety and sanitary standards for food machinery.