Winter sector sees profits snowball

More than 8,500 Chinese companies are currently involved in ice- and snow-related business, with about 55 percent of those established over the past five years. [Photo provided to China Daily]

China currently has more than 8,500 companies involved in ice- and snow-related business, with about 55 percent of those established in the past five years.

Shandong and Hebei provinces have the highest number of registered enterprises, according to Tianyancha, a business information provider.

Both Chinese and foreign retailers are witnessing surging demand for equipment and skiwear makers.

Carving Ski Group, China's largest integrated service provider for ski resorts, now offers services to more than 400 venues nationwide.

In 2020, it was selected as one of a number of companies to receive government funds to support its research and development. Carving Ski has earned a reputation for developing highly efficient and smart snowmakers, and will contribute to the holding of a scientific Beijing Winter Games.

It has developed two styles of snowmaking machines that are now in mass production and in commercial use, with their capabilities matching or exceeded the levels of similar machines produced by foreign brands.

"We are focusing on providing one-stop services for ski resorts. We aim to further build our international competitiveness as a national brand, and contribute to the development of the ice and snow sector in China," said Yu Yang, chief executive officer of Carving Ski.