Gaoshan Valve Conducts Comprehensive Fire Safety Drill to Reinforce Emergency Response Capabilities

Full workforce participates in hands-on firefighting training and emergency evacuation exercise at the company’s 120,000 m² Xingyang manufacturing complex.

XINGYANG, China — June 22, 2026 — Henan Gaoshan Valve Co., Ltd., one of China’s leading industrial valve manufacturers and exporters, held a company-wide fire safety drill this Monday at its headquarters in Xingyang, Zhengzhou. The comprehensive exercise brought together employees from all six production workshops — including cast iron, cast steel, ball valve, safety valve, globe valve, and butterfly valve divisions — as well as administrative and R&D personnel, for a full day of emergency preparedness training.

The drill, organized by the company’s Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) department, aimed to strengthen employees’ fire safety awareness, improve evacuation efficiency, and ensure every team member is capable of operating fire extinguishing equipment in the event of an emergency. The program covered three core components: classroom-based theoretical instruction, hands-on fire extinguisher operation, and a simulated emergency evacuation from production facilities.

A Commitment to Safety Excellence

As a heavy industrial manufacturer operating large-scale foundry and machining facilities — including automated casting lines, 60 CNC machining centers, over 300 conventional lathes, and electric arc furnaces — Gaoshan Valve treats fire prevention as a top operational priority. The company’s 120,000-square-meter production complex in Xingyang handles molten metal, high-temperature processes, and precision machining daily, making rigorous safety protocols essential.

“Safety is the foundation upon which everything else is built. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and this drill ensures that every single person — from the foundry floor to the executive office — knows exactly what to do when seconds count.”

— Gaoshan Valve Management

During the classroom session, professional fire safety instructors walked participants through the fundamentals of fire prevention, common fire hazards in industrial settings, the classification of different fire types, and the correct use of various extinguishing agents — including dry powder, CO₂, and foam extinguishers. Special emphasis was placed on risks specific to valve manufacturing environments, such as hot work in foundry areas, electrical fires near CNC equipment, and chemical handling in surface treatment and painting lines.

Hands-On Firefighting Practice

Following the theoretical training, employees moved to the outdoor practice area where controlled fires were set up for live extinguishing drills. Under the guidance of safety officers, each participant took turns operating fire extinguishers to put out real flames. The hands-on approach proved highly effective — many workers noted that while they had read about fire extinguisher operation before, physically pulling the pin, aiming the nozzle, and squeezing the handle gave them genuine confidence to act in a real emergency.

Full-Scale Emergency Evacuation

The final component — a full-scale emergency evacuation — tested the company’s preparedness under realistic conditions. When the fire alarm sounded, employees from all workshops and offices evacuated to designated assembly points within minutes, following marked escape routes and accounting procedures. Safety marshals stationed at key junctions directed the flow of personnel, ensuring an orderly and complete evacuation. The entire process was timed and evaluated, with results showing significant improvement over previous years’ drills.

Drill Highlights at a Glance

• ✅ Full workforce participation — all 6 production workshops, plus administrative and R&D departments
• ✅ Three-phase training — classroom theory, live fire extinguishing, and full evacuation simulation
• ✅ Real-fire practice — every participant operated fire extinguishers on controlled live flames
• ✅ Timed evacuation — complete facility evacuation achieved within target parameters
• ✅ Industry-specific focus — tailored content addressing foundry, machining, and chemical handling risks
• ✅ Continuous improvement — post-drill evaluation and feedback collection for future enhancements

Safety as a Core Value — ISO 45001 Certified

This fire safety drill is part of Gaoshan Valve’s broader commitment to occupational health and safety. The company holds ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System certification, and ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification — reflecting a comprehensive approach to operational excellence that encompasses quality, environmental stewardship, and worker well-being.

Gaoshan Valve’s dedication to safety extends beyond regulatory compliance. The company views its safety culture as an integral part of its corporate identity — one that directly contributes to product quality, operational reliability, and the trust placed in it by customers across the oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, water treatment, and industrial sectors in over 30 countries. For international buyers seeking a reliable valve supplier from China, Gaoshan Valve’s certified safety management system provides an additional layer of supply chain confidence.

About Gaoshan Valve — China’s Trusted Valve Manufacturer Since 1975

Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Xingyang, Henan Province, Henan Gaoshan Valve Co., Ltd. is a comprehensive valve manufacturer integrating R&D, casting, machining, assembly, testing, sales, and after-sales service. With a registered capital of RMB 100.6 million (approximately USD 13.8 million), the company operates on a 120,000 m² site with nearly 500 employees and an annual production capacity of over 600,000 valves and 20,000 tons of castings.

Product Range

• Gate Valves — resilient seated, metal seated, knife gate
• Globe Valves — straight pattern, angle pattern, bellows sealed
• Check Valves — swing, lift, dual plate, wafer
• Ball Valves — floating, trunnion mounted, fully welded
• Butterfly Valves — concentric, double offset, triple offset
• Safety Valves — spring loaded, pilot operated
• Steam Traps, Strainers, Expansion Joints
• Specialty Valves — for gas, metallurgical, and customized applications

Available in sizes from DN10 to DN3000 and pressure ratings from PN0.6 to PN42.0 (Class 150–2500). Materials include cast iron, ductile iron, carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, and special alloys — manufactured to ANSI, API, BS, JIS, and GB standards.

Key Certifications & Recognitions

Global Reach

Gaoshan Valve products are trusted by major Chinese state-owned enterprises including CNPC, Sinopec, and State Grid Corporation of China, and are exported to markets across Germany, the United States, West Asia, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and beyond. The company welcomes international distributors, OEM partners, and project procurement inquiries.