• Time of issue:2022-06-24 19:42

(Summary description)In recent years, SMEs in China are trying to become specialized and sophisticated enterprises that produce new and unique products. Some of SMEs have developed into "little giants" focusing on a market niche and master key technologies with a strong innovation capacity. These "little giants" are in the vanguard of manufacturing upgrading and high-quality economic development, and lay a solid foundation for innovation in Shenzhen. Shenzhen Haibin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Haibin Pharmaceutical for short), was established in Yantian District in 1989 and officially put into operation in 1992. It is now a listed high-tech pharmaceutical company dedicated to independent development and production of carbapenem antibiotics, and a "little giant" company in Guangdong province. ▲ Exterior view of the company   Extend the industrial chain via innovation to become the world's largest supplier of Meropenem raw materials In early summer, "little giant" companies in Yantian District are striving for innovation. In the corporate lab of Haibin Pharmaceutical, researchers are discussing about technical approaches for product development. Since its establishment, Haibin Pharmaceutical has been making persistent efforts in innovation. The company began with antibiotics and started development and marketing of carbapenem antibiotics the earliest in China. In addition, it is the first Chinese company that independently produces Meropenem raw materials and preparations. Now, Meropenem trihydrate and preparations have been exported to more than 30 countries in Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America. The company owns multiple GMP-compliant production lines. ▲ Working lab staff member   Innovation injects new impetus into the company, stimulates new markets, and boosts high-quality economic development. In 2018, the company started to adjust the carbapenem product lines, extend the industrial chain, and optimize production techniques. In recent years, Haibin Pharmaceutical sees a rapid increase in exports of Meropenem raw materials, and has become the largest supplier of Meropenem raw materials in the world. The company owns multiple invention patents regarding Meropenem production techniques. "From 2018 to 2021, exports of Meropenem raw materials increased 4-fold," said Sun Wanpeng, a senior manager of Haibin Pharmaceutical. As the main product line of the company, the carbapenem series of antibiotics includes imipenem and cilastatin sodium and biapenem apart from Meropenem. All these are first-line medicines against moderate-to-severe infections. ▲ Facilities in a sterile workshop     Supportive policies and services energize SMEs in Yantian District After years of efforts, Haibin Pharmaceutical has been appraised as "National High-Tech Enterprise", "Shenzhen High-Tech Enterprise", "Guangdong Independent Innovation Demonstration Enterprise", and "Guangdong Intellectual Property Demonstration Enterprise". As an industry-leading enterprise rooted in Yantian District, Haibin Pharmaceutical has benefited a lot from the district in its journey of marketing products globally. ▲ Facilities in an R&D laboratory   "Yantian District's efforts to improve the urban environment and its beneficial policies for talents have helped to attract a large number of talents to our company," Sun Wanpeng said. The government's talent housing policy has addressed the needs of some middle- and high-level talents for accommodation over nearly three years. "The livable environment, convenient transport system, and improved housing conditions make our core employees more satisfied and happier to work here." He said frankly that over the past 20 years, he had grown from a front-line manager to a leadership team member, and witnessed the vigorous economic development in Yantian District. Thanks to the support from the government, including the funding to production line and corporate projects and other incentive policies, talent recruiting training provided at irregular intervals, and upgraded supporting facilities, Haibin Pharmaceutical is embracing new opportunities for development. The company is improving the production capacity and efficiency, and the growth rate of value added meets the its expectation. In Sun's view, Yantian District is enhancing its support for local enterprises in recent years. The government has issued many supportive policies, taken solid measures such as precise services and improvement of the development environment, and upgraded supporting facilities continuously to support innovation and transformation of enterprises. All these have energized SMEs in Yantian District.