What AATI Cathode does

AATI Cathode Co., Ltd. is a China-based manufacturer of cathode and anode plates for the hydrometallurgical / electrolytic metallurgy industry, founded in 2007 and headquartered in Baoji City, Shaanxi Province, the so-called 'Titanium Valley of China'. The company produces stainless steel cathode plates (ISA and KIDD process designs), titanium cathode plates (Y-type, Vest-type, Window-type, and perforated variants), lead-based alloy anode plates, insulating edge strips (PPO, PP, ABS), copper bus bars, and a broad family of cladding bars including titanium-clad copper, stainless steel-clad copper, copper-clad steel, and specialty alloys. Its underlying manufacturing platform is built around a self-developed hot-rolling metallurgical bonding process that achieves atomic-level metal fusion through high-temperature atomic diffusion, enabling strong dissimilar-metal joints (e.g., copper-to-steel) that underpin its cathode plate designs.

The company operates a 45,000 m² footprint anchored by a 32,000 m² intelligent R&D and manufacturing center with three digital production lines, nameplate annual capacity of 150,000 cathode plates (100,000 stainless steel + 50,000 titanium), 200,000 lead anode plates, 400,000 insulating edge strips, and 80,000 cathode plate repairs. Manufacturing is 100% photovoltaic-powered. Customers are global copper, nickel, cobalt, zinc, and precious metal refineries and smelters; named or referenced buyers include Jinchuan Group (cobalt electrowinning), an international non-ferrous metal smelting group under a long-term strategic supply agreement, and a major copper refinery reporting a 12% efficiency uplift after switching to AATI's 316L permanent stainless steel cathodes. The company claims 30+ major mining group customers across Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and South America.

The business model is direct B2B industrial hardware sales via a factory-direct, quote-based pricing system with 24-hour sales response, supported by a multilingual website covering 40+ languages, content marketing through blog and news channels, participation in international metallurgical exhibitions, and a global logistics network using China-Europe Railway Express, TIR international road transport, and Baoji Comprehensive Bonded Zone bonded logistics. Revenue streams consist of hardware sales (cathode plates, anodes, edge strips, bus bars, cladding bars), full lifecycle services including repair, refurbishment, conductive beam replacement, online diagnostics, and technical consulting, and after-sales support. The company is privately held, with Ren Zongjie identified as the company head, and has no disclosed parent company, funding rounds, or external equity sponsorship.

Name

AATI Cathode

Legal name

AATI Cathode Co., Ltd.

Website

https://bjcathode.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Short description

AATI Cathode manufactures stainless steel and titanium cathode plates, lead anode plates, insulating edge strips, and cladding bars for hydrometallurgical processes, serving global copper, nickel, cobalt, zinc, and precious metal refineries and smelters from its Baoji, Shaanxi facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hydrometallurgical Equipment & Components

NAICS

Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel (3312), Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining (331410)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444), Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440)

akta.pro primary industry

Copper Anode/Cathode Production & Handling (IMAKADAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Battery Raw Materials Mining & Refining (Lithium, Nickel, Cobalt, Manganese, Graphite) (EUAFABAA)

Keywords

• Cathode plate manufacturing
• Anode plate production
• Hydrometallurgy equipment
• Electrolytic refining components
• Titanium-clad copper products

Headquarters

HQ city

Baoji City

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Cathode and Anode Plate Manufacturing: Manufacturing and sale of stainless steel cathode plates (100,000 units/year), titanium cathode plates (50,000 units/year), lead anode plates (200,000 units/year), and insulating edge strips (400,000 units/year) for electrolytic metallurgy processes
2. Cladding Bar and Conductive Components: Production of composite metal bars including copper-clad steel bars, stainless steel-clad copper bars, titanium-clad copper bars, and other specialized conductive components for electrolysis applications
3. Repair and Refurbishment Services: Annual repair of 80,000 cathode plates with global after-sales repair and refurbishment services, supporting conductive beam and accessory replacement, regular maintenance, online diagnostics and technical consulting

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AATI Cathode manufactures cathode and anode plates, cladding bars, insulating edge strips, and copper bus bars for hydrometallurgical electrolytic processes. The company produces stainless steel cathode plates (ISA and KIDD process designs), titanium cathode plates (Y-type, Vest-type, Window-type, Perforated), lead anode plates, and various composite cladding bars (titanium-clad copper, stainless steel-clad copper, copper-clad steel) used in non-ferrous metal refining of copper, nickel, zinc, cobalt, gold, and silver.

Product overview

AATI Cathode Co., Ltd. is a global manufacturer of cathode and anode plates for hydrometallurgy, offering a comprehensive product portfolio centered on two main categories: stainless steel cathode plates (ISA and KIDD process designs) and titanium cathode plates (Y-type, Vest-type, Window-type, and Perforated variants). The company also produces lead anode plates, insulating edge strips (PPO, PP, and ABS materials), copper bus bars for electrolysis, and various composite cladding bars (titanium-clad copper, stainless steel-clad copper, copper-clad steel, and specialty alloys). Supporting accessories include non-ferrous metal anti-corrosion electrolytic accessories. The products serve non-ferrous metal electrowinning and electrorefining processes for copper, nickel, zinc, cobalt, gold, and silver production, with proprietary metallurgical bonding technologies and smart manufacturing capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ISA Stainless Steel Cathode Plate Stainless steel cathode plate using the ISA process design, available with 316L plate or LDX2101 duplex stainless steel plate, featuring a copper clad steel hollow structure conductive bar. Designed for copper electrorefining operations and sold to refineries globally.
• KIDD Stainless Steel Cathode Plate Stainless steel cathode plate using the KIDD process design with a copper core and steel exterior composite structure or three-layer composite hanger bar, achieving atomic-level metal fusion through hot-rolling metallurgical bonding. Built for hydrometallurgical refining operations.
• Y-Type Titanium Cathode Plate Titanium cathode plate with Y-type structure using titanium clad copper bars for excellent conductivity and mechanical strength, with the titanium layer providing corrosion resistance. Targeted at nickel, zinc, and cobalt electrowinning operations.
• Vest-Type Titanium Cathode Plate Vest-shaped titanium cathode plate for hydrometallurgy applications, providing full range of products and services for non-ferrous metal electrolytic processes. Used in nickel and cobalt electrowinning.
• Window-Type Titanium Cathode Plate Window-type titanium cathode plate leveraging Baoji's Titanium Valley industrial advantages, designed for non-ferrous metal electrolysis applications including nickel, cobalt, and zinc electrowinning.
• Perforated Titanium Cathode Plate with Ears Customized perforated titanium cathode plate with ears designed to meet specific customer requirements and actual operating conditions in electrolytic cells. Sold to refiners requiring customized plate geometry.
• Lead Anode Plate Lead-based alloy anode plates for copper refining and electrowinning processes, including lead-antimony, lead-silver-calcium-cesium, and titanium-based variants. Used in zinc and copper electrolytic cells.
• PPO Insulating Edge Strips Polyphenylene oxide (PPO) insulating edge strips with various slot widths (9mm, 12mm, 15mm, 18mm) for insulation and short-circuit protection on cathode plates. Sold to electrolytic cell operators.
• PP Insulating Edge Strips Polypropylene (PP) insulating edge strips with various slot widths for electrolytic cathode plate edge protection and insulation.
• ABS Insulating Edge Strips Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer insulating edge strips with excellent electrical insulation properties for cathode plate applications.
• Copper Bus Bar for Electrolysis Process Copper bus bars for power transmission in electrolysis processes, including rectangular and toothed configurations for electrolytic cells. Sold to refiners for cell electrical infrastructure.
• Cladding Bars Composite metal cladding bars including titanium-clad copper, stainless steel-clad copper, copper-clad steel, zirconium-clad copper, niobium-clad copper, nickel-clad copper, and titanium-clad aluminum for various industrial applications. Sold to manufacturers across cathode, PCB, and metallurgy industries.
• Non-ferrous Metal Anti-corrosion Electrolytic Accessories Anti-corrosion accessories for non-ferrous metal electrolytic processes including platinum-plated titanium anode baskets and titanium disc accessories. Sold to refineries and electrolytic cell operators.
• Cathode Plate Repair and Refurbishment Services Repair and refurbishment services with annual capacity for 80,000 cathode plates, supporting conductive beam and accessory replacement, regular maintenance, online diagnostics, and technical consulting. Sold to existing cathode plate customers worldwide.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12% efficiency boost reported by major copper refinery after switching to 316L stainless steel cathodes
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Metso: Global leader in mining and metals processing equipment, including hydrometallurgical and electrowinning plant technology. Directly comparable as a supplier of process equipment and consumables to copper, nickel, and zinc refineries worldwide.
• Andritz: Supplies hydrometallurgical plant technology and electrode systems for non-ferrous metal refining. Comparable in serving copper, nickel, and zinc refineries with process equipment and lifecycle services.
• FLSmidth: Provides mineral processing and hydrometallurgical equipment, including electrorefining and electrowinning technologies for base-metal refineries. Comparable as a global one-stop supplier to mining and refining customers.
• Glencore Technology (ISA Process): Licensor of the ISA copper refining process and associated cathode plate technology. Directly comparable as both a competing cathode designer and a process licensor in the same end-markets AATI serves.

Regional players

• Western Metal Materials Co., Ltd. China-based specialty materials group with titanium, composite, and refractory metal products serving non-ferrous metallurgy and chemical equipment markets. Comparable as a domestic Chinese competitor in titanium-clad and composite metallurgical products.
• Baoji Titanium Industry Co., Ltd. China-based titanium producer also located in the Baoji 'Titanium Valley' cluster. Comparable as a fellow Baoji titanium specialist with potential overlap in titanium-clad composite products for electrolysis.

Broad incumbents

• Sumitomo Metal Mining: Vertically integrated Japanese non-ferrous metals company that operates nickel and copper refining with proprietary electrode technology. Comparable as a large incumbent with internal cathode-equipment capability competing for the same customer wallet.
• Outokumpu: Global stainless steel producer supplying 316L and duplex grades that AATI consumes in its ISA/KIDD cathode plates. Comparable upstream as a stainless-steel feedstock supplier with downstream adjacency to refining-equipment markets.
• Carpenter Technology Corporation: Specialty alloy producer with stainless and corrosion-resistant grades used in electrolytic refining equipment. Comparable as a specialty-metals incumbent that could supply or compete in the cathode material space.
• TIMET (Titanium Metals Corporation): Major Western titanium mill producer. Comparable as a supplier of titanium sheet/strip used in titanium cathode plate manufacturing and a potential competitor for titanium-clad products in electrolytic applications.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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