In the 30s of the Republic of China, the industry in the Dingfan area was primarily focused on manufacturing small hardware for construction.
In 1946, Jinhua Ironworks was established, and at its peak, it employed over a hundred people.
In the 40s of the Republic of China, the industry in the Dingfan area began to transform, shifting to the manufacturing of valve and faucet products in the plumbing hardware sector.
In the 60s of the Republic of China, there were over a thousand manufacturers in the Dingfan area's plumbing hardware industry, and it held an important position in the export market.