"Large domestic projects are basically completed by installation companies, including major fields such as industrial equipment, petroleum, chemical industry, railways, transportation, and civil aviation. And in these fields, the demand for wires and cables is very large." Chen Xiao, president of the Intelligent and Fire Engineering Branch of the China Installation Association, said in an interview with reporters at the 2014 Shanghai International Building Electrical and Intelligent Building Exhibition held on March 25.
He told reporters that currently, wire and cable manufacturers rarely sell their products directly to owners, and installation companies are basically responsible for procurement and installation. Based on this, he believes that wire and cable manufacturers need to establish close ties with installation companies.
He said that it is possible that some owners may have their own designated brands or manufacturers in the bidding process. However, whether cable products can be used in the project basically depends on the installation company. "Even if the owner has determined the cable brand, the price, service, etc. of the product must meet the requirements of the installation company." He pointed out that from this relationship, the sales of cable manufacturing companies are closely related to installation companies.
The Intelligent and Fire Engineering Branch of the China Installation Association was established on February 18, 2014, after being reviewed and approved by the Second Standing Council Meeting of the Sixth Council of the China Installation Association.
Intelligent and fire engineering is a pivotal business area in installation engineering. It is a relatively complex system engineering based on modern building technology, modern computer technology, modern control technology, modern communication technology, and modern image display technology. The establishment of the Intelligent and Fire Engineering Branch will help correctly standardize intelligent and fire engineering, improve the safety, quality, efficiency, and management level of projects, promote technological progress, and strengthen the training of engineering and technical personnel.
