INNOPACKING partners with China National Pulp and Paper Research Institute: Jointly establish a collaborative laboratory and usher in a new chapter in the green intelligent manufacturing of paper-based materials.

Recently, Guangdong INNOPACKING Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "INNOPACKING") and China National Pulp and Paper Research Institute Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "China National Pulp and Paper Research Institute") formally signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement.

The two parties will engage in comprehensive cooperation in areas including specialty paper, novel packaging materials, analytical testing, and standards research; they will also jointly establish "INNOPACKING–CNPPRI Joint Laboratory for Advanced Paper-Based Materials," with the aim of creating a high-level industry innovation platform characterized by deep integration of industry, academia, research, and application, thereby promoting the transformation of the papermaking industry toward greener and more intelligent development.

01 A powerful alliance to jointly drive innovation in paper-based materials

As a pioneer in innovation within the paper-based packaging materials sector in China, INNOPACKING has dedicated itself to brand customer service for many years, establishing a unique competitive advantage rooted in market demand from brand clients as the foundation of its R&D efforts. Leveraging deep insights into industry brand clients, the company provides high-quality, sustainable packaging solutions for the launch of new brand products. In terms of industry standard development, INNOPACKING actively participates in the formulation and widespread adoption of multiple packaging-related standards, using its standardization capabilities to provide systematic assurance for product quality and customer delivery, thereby promoting the standardized implementation of paper-based packaging across sectors such as food and beverage and fast-moving consumer goods.

China National Pulp and Paper Research Institute is a national-level professional comprehensive service institution. Leveraging authoritative platforms such as the National Paper Industry Standardization Technical Committee, the National Paper Quality Supervision and Inspection Center, the Special Paper Professional Committee of the China Papermaking Society, the China Papermaking Journal, and the National Engineering Laboratory for Pulp and Paper Manufacturing, it has accumulated profound expertise in industrial technology R&D, information/consulting/exhibition/advertising/publishing services, engineering testing, and the commercialization of research achievements.

Through this collaboration, both parties hope to leverage close cooperation and complementary strengths: INNOPACKING will be guided by market demand on the brand side, while China National Pulp and Paper Research Institute will be supported by its scientific research capabilities, enabling them to jointly address key technical challenges in the field of paper-based materials.

02 Joint Laboratory: Driving Material Innovation Based on Brand Needs

Under the agreement, the two parties will establish and operate "INNOPACKING–CNPPRI Joint Laboratory for Advanced Paper-Based Materials." The laboratory will focus on the research and development of specialty papers—including packaging paper, printing paper, and cigarette paper—as well as novel packaging materials; it will also conduct joint research to address the gaps between domestically produced paper and internationally advanced standards in terms of stiffness, foldability, smoothness, opacity, and other properties.

Meanwhile, in line with the further implementation of the plastic-use restriction policy and the trend toward harm reduction in the tobacco industry, the laboratory will also focus on developing high-performance paper-based materials suitable for emerging application scenarios, including meal bags, liquid containers, straws, medicine boxes, daily chemical packaging, and specialized paper for heat-not-burn tobacco products (HNB).

"INNOPACKING consistently treats the brand customers 'needs as the starting point for its R&D." By establishing a joint laboratory with national-level research institutions, INNOPACKING aims to directly translate the brand customers' upgraded requirements for environmental friendliness, functionality, and user experience into technical specifications for material development, thereby shortening the cycle from laboratory research to industrial application and providing customers with more competitive green packaging solutions.

03 Multi-dimensional collaboration: building a full-chain service system

In addition to joint research and development, the two parties will also engage in deep cooperation in areas such as analytical testing, the formulation and revision of standards, instrument calibration, technical training, project application, and exhibition and advertising services. Meanwhile, the institute's expert team will provide INNOPACKING technicians with systematic training covering professional theory, testing skills, and standards interpretation, thereby supporting the development of the company's talent pipeline.

04 Looking ahead: Joining hands for mutual success in the new era of green intelligent manufacturing

The achievement of this strategic cooperation marks a pivotal step for INNOPACKING in extending into upstream material sources and building technological barriers. Going forward, the two parties will establish a regular communication mechanism and hold annual matchmaking and exchange meetings to jointly stay abreast of industry technological developments and market trends. INNOPACKING will also leverage the exhibition, publishing, and information resources of China National Pulp and Paper Research Institute to strengthen brand promotion and market expansion, continue empowering brand clients through innovative paper-based materials, and contribute to the green and low-carbon development of the industry.