On February 26, the company held a grand meeting to review and commend its 2021 achievements and to outline its work plan for 2022. The meeting summarized the year’s accomplishments, identified existing challenges, and set forth the goals and objectives for 2022.

The meeting commenced to the stirring and majestic strains of the national anthem.

Deputy General Manager Yu Jincai read out the decision on commending model workers for 2021.

Chairman Dai Junhui, General Manager Chen Qizhong, Deputy General Managers Zheng Xiao and Yu Jincai, along with Directors Liu Junqi and Yu Jianglan, jointly presented awards to 24 model workers. The meeting called on all employees to take these 24 role models as examples, emulating their conscientious and responsible work ethic, their spirit of unity and collaboration, and their dedication to mastering technical expertise—qualities that embody the craftsman’s spirit. Together, with one heart and one mind, they were urged to join forces and make unremitting efforts to ensure the company’s sustained development in 2022.

Model worker representatives Comrade Liu Tianming and Comrade Chen Ming took to the stage to deliver speeches, respectively.

Comrade Dai Junhui, Chairman of the Board, read out the 2022 appointment documents for the company’s managerial personnel and provided a detailed arrangement of responsibilities and division of labor for each management position.
The responsible leaders of each workshop and department took to the stage in turn to review their 2021 performance and outline their goals, plans, and improvement measures for 2022.

General Manager Chen Qizhong provided an explanation of the revisions to the company’s relevant management systems for 2022; Director and Binding Workshop Supervisor Yu Jianglan explained the 2022 amendments to the company’s “Piece-Rate Wage” policy.

Chairman Dai Junhui delivered the conference’s keynote report, titled “Upholding Our Original Aspirations and Building a Century-Old Wenchang Brand.”
      I. Summarized the achievements of 2021 in five areas:
1. Amid an industry downturn, production has bucked the trend and risen.
The production target of 300,000 reams of paper was successfully met, marking a record high. Operating revenue (including processing income, excluding certain types of paper) reached nearly RMB 70 million. Annual wage disbursements totaled RMB 9 million, with an average monthly salary of RMB 4,000 per employee. Employee participation in social insurance stood at 45.8%.
2. Continuously increase investment to drive transformation and upgrading;
In 2021, nearly RMB 10 million was invested to acquire and upgrade a substantial array of equipment, including: 1) a perfect-binding line; 2) a saddle-stitching line; 3) an assembly line; 4) a folding machine; 5) a book‑matching machine; 6) an ERP system upgrade; and 7) website development. That same year, the company was recognized as a “High‑Tech Enterprise” by Hubei Province and was awarded the titles of “Contract‑Abiding and Credit‑worthy Enterprise” by both the provincial and municipal market supervision authorities, as well as the “3A Integrity Enterprise” designation in Xianning City. It also received the “May Day Labor Award” from the Municipal Federation of Trade Unions. The company successfully passed audits for quality and environmental management system certifications, as well as for the China Environmental Labeling Product Certification (Green Seal). In terms of environmental protection, it was granted exemption from routine inspections under the provincial environmental protection department’s Positive List. Furthermore, the company’s applications for 15 utility‑model patents were approved.
3. Pioneering and embracing the market, winning customers through service;
4. Multi‑business‑model investment projects have all entered the mainstream phase.
Wenchang School has been fully completed and put into operation, enjoying significant social influence and a strong reputation; Zhongpan Technology has entered a phase of healthy, rapid growth; meanwhile, the company’s investments—including Huayi Hotel, a trading firm, and an advertising agency—have all transitioned to the revenue‑generating stage, delivering robust financial returns on both the profit and revenue fronts.
5. Uphold a people-centered approach and foster deep humanistic care.

      II. Six areas of deficiency were identified:
1. Lack of technical skills.
2. Employees lack adequate qualifications.
3. Lack of production organization.
4. Product quality is inadequate.
5. Insufficient innovation-driven momentum.
6. Insufficient enforcement of policies and procedures.

        III. Work Objectives for 2022:
1. Book and periodical printing paper shipments exceeded 400,000 reams, with a target to increase to 450,000 reams, representing a 35% growth.
2. Revenue from various product packaging and miscellaneous items reached RMB 30 million.
3. Energy conservation and consumption reduction by 20%.
4. Develop 30 renowned and high-quality products.
5. Construction of the new Wenchang plant has commenced, with efforts underway to complete the full relocation by year-end.
6. Implement universal participation in social insurance, achieving 100% coverage for those who meet the eligibility criteria.

      IV. Main Tasks and Measures:
1. Strengthen Party building and trade union work, give full play to the exemplary and leading role of Party members, and enhance employees’ cohesion and combat effectiveness. Admitted 20 active individuals into the Party; organized Party-member study and education activities on Party history; and selected outstanding Party members.
2. Increase investment, provide adequate equipment, reduce workers’ physical workload, and enhance production efficiency.
3. Intensify reform efforts and provide organizational support.
4. Strengthen the training foundation, enhance the employee skills‑training system, and recruit professional management talent.
5. Strengthen management, improve and standardize production workflows, and refine daily employee management practices.
6. Vigorously expand the market and ensure business continuity. Pursue foreign trade orders, leverage our strengths, and strengthen our risk resilience.
7. Enhance safety awareness, provide safety guarantees, and ensure safe production.
8. Strengthen product quality management, and ensure that the Quality Inspection Department’s work supports the development of renowned and high‑quality brands.
9. Conserve energy and reduce consumption, enhance product value-added, innovate processes, and build a green factory.
10. Uphold the principle of pursuing both production and project development in parallel.
11. Strengthen policy study and strive for policy support.
12. Enhance the benefits system to boost employees’ sense of fulfillment and well-being, ensuring that all staff members share in the company’s success.

        V. Ten Practical Measures for Employees in 2022:
1. We provide 100% coverage of the six social insurance schemes for eligible employees (and launch a housing fund program for a select group of high-performing staff).
2. All employees are eligible for an annual bonus.
3. All employees will receive one free health check-up.
4. Organize employees to participate in external study tours, training sessions, and professional development activities.
5. Provide all employees with high-quality, standardized new work uniforms.
6. Advocate for favorable policies to support employees in need;
7. Develop 20 prospective Party members.
8. Assist employees in resolving their children’s school enrollment issues;
9. Organize employees to participate in red tourism in phases;
10. Wenchang Printing organized a city-wide printing skills competition.