New material producer a model of development

During the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games in February, the carbon fiber sledges and helmets won praise from the athletes that used them and drew attention from industry insiders for their high strength and light weight.

The products were made by Shanxi-based Gangke Carbon Materials, based on their patented carbon fiber technologies.

Called "black gold" by industry insiders, carbon fiber is a new, high value-added material with wide-ranged applications. In addition to making sports gear, it is also a strategic material used in the aeronautical and astronautical industries, according to executives of the company.