Baoshan Iron and Steel Co. Ltd is China's largest iron and steel producer. The company specializes in the manufacture of advanced iron and steel products that yield high added value. With advanced technologies and quality control of cold and hot processing, the company's products have won wide recognition and are used extensively in the manufacture of automotives, aircraft, home appliances and a wide range of products that use high quality steel. Its products are exported to over 40 countries and regions including Japan, Korea, Europe and the US. The company is also engaged in the research and development of new technologies, new products, new techniques and new equipment. Baoshan Iron and Steel was listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2000 and ranks third in the world in its industry sector.