China's Lighter Production Ignited by Automation
China News
August 22, 2023
China is a major player in the global disposable lighter manufacturing industry, with a significant portion hailing from Shaodong. This small county in central China exported over three billion lighters in the past year, generating a value of around $1.3 billion. To maintain cost efficiency, a technician from a local lighter factory highlighted the role of automation in streamlining their operations. This automation trend is helping to fuel the growth of China's lighter production sector.