The company is a high-tech enterprise that specializes in developing and manufacturing electric automation devices for various industries such as grid automation, power plant automation, water conservation, hydropower automation, rail transportation automation, industrial automation, and information security monitoring systems. Established in 1940, the company has made significant contributions to China's technological advancements, including the development of the first and second generation of static protective relay products. Guodian Nanjing Automation Co Ltd is affiliated with China Huadian Corporation and is one of the five listed companies that form the main part of the engineering technology business. The company has won several awards and honors, including being recognized as a Key High Scientific & Technical Enterprise of State Torch Plan and a Backbone Enterprise of State Power Automation Industrial Base.