In the Lijin High-Tech Industrial Development Zone in Jinyun county, Lishui, Zhejiang province, the AI-driven production facility of Zhejiang Tianxi Kitchen Appliance Co ran at full capacity to fulfill overseas orders on March 12.

Through a "shared order" model, Tianxi has been cooperating with smart appliance component manufacturers to fulfill orders, promoting the development of the county's smart appliance industry.

The Zhejiang Jingti Electronic Technology Co specializes in manufacturing circuit boards for smart appliances. With support from Tianxi's initiative, Jingti's output surpassed 400 million yuan ($55.31 million) last year.

Jinyun county currently hosts 72 large-scale smart appliance companies. In 2024, the county's smart appliance industry reached an output of 8.33 billion yuan, marking a 13.9 percent increase from the previous year.

The Zhejiang Tianxi Kitchen Appliance Co is located in Jinyun county, Lishui. [Photo/WeChat ID: lsnews]

Tianxi's shared orders now foster collaboration with 80 percent of local smart appliance firms, with a total of order values exceeding 500 million yuan.

Chairman Lyu Ting of Tianxi said, with support from the local government, the company is dedicated in boosting the development of smart appliance industry by fostering collaboration to overcome market limitations.

The Lijin High-Tech Industrial Development Zone is home to numerous smart appliance manufacturers and innovation platforms, forming a thriving ecosystem for smart kitchen appliances.

Beyond order sharing, companies are also collaborating on technology, talent, and services to drive further innovation.