I. R&D Philosophy & Strategic Positioning
Guided by the core philosophy of “Cherish Every Drop of Water,” Ledo’s R&D efforts are dedicated to building a sustainable water resource management ecosystem. The company strategically addresses unique water challenges in China’s urbanization process by integrating advanced technologies from Germany, Canada, the U.S., and Australia. The focus is on developing efficient, reliable, and economical products tailored to local needs, targeting practical issues such as flood prevention, runoff pollution control, and rainwater resource utilization.
II. R&D System & Platform Development
Ledo has established a robust R&D foundation:
- Three R&D centers and four production/experimental bases ensure seamless progress from lab research to mass production.
- The company holds ISO9001, ISO14001, and ISO45001 certifications, guaranteeing systematic quality control.
- A specialized technical team with expertise in water supply and drainage, environmental engineering, and related fields serves as the core force for innovation.
III. Core Technologies & Product Innovations
Breakthroughs have been achieved in multiple directions, forming a proprietary product system:
- Material Innovation: The Carbon-Hydrogen HPC Tank uses special carbonization processes and salt-based formulations for high strength and durability, adaptable to project-specific environments.
- Process Innovation: The Harmonious Mystic Water Purification Machine integrates multiple systems into a prefabricated unit, simplifying on-site installation.
- Intelligent Enablement: Products incorporate a smart water management platform for real-time monitoring, automatic operation, and remote management.
IV. R&D Achievements & Practical Applications
Sustained R&D investment has yielded significant results, validated by large-scale projects:
- Intellectual Property: Over 130 patented technologies related to sponge city development.
- Project Validation: By the end of 2023, Ledo had completed more than 3,500 projects, including national, provincial, and municipal key projects such as the Beijing National Convention Center and Shanghai Large Aircraft Park.
- Tangible Benefits: The application of Ledo’s technologies has achieved total water savings of 160 million cubic meters annually.
V. Future R&D Directions
Looking ahead, Ledo will continue to focus on modernizing water governance needs, deepening exploration in smart water management, separation and treatment of polluted and clean water, quality improvement and purification, and rainwater resource utilization. The company is committed to building a young, dynamic, and innovative high-tech team, driving technological, service, and business model innovation to contribute to China’s green ecological development path.
Shanghai Ledo Industrial Co., Ltd. firmly believes that scientific research and development are the fundamental driving force for corporate growth and industry advancement. We remain steadfast in the belief of “Cherish Every Drop of Water,” striving to contribute professional expertise to building future cities with harmonious human-water relationships through relentless R&D innovation.