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Qingdao Likang Food Packaging Technology Co., Ltd.

Main Products:
Aseptic Packaging Material, Aseptic Brick Carton, Aseptic Laminates, Milk Carton, Multilayer Packaging Material, Juice Carton
Country/Region:
Shandong, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Qingdao Likang Food Packaging Technology Co., Ltd. is located in the seaside city---Qingdao is a leading company in China aseptic packaging industry, our product is the multi-layers laminated flexible aseptic packaging materials for liquid food. It is widely used by the famous dairy, juice and beverage companies both home and abroad.

Heli Pack Science And Technology (Qingzhou) Co., Ltd.

Main Products:
Aseptic Packaging Box for Milk, Aluminium Foil Paper, Gable Top Box, Liquid Packaging, Food Packaging, Disinfection Prep Pads, Medicine Packaging, Mechanical Equipment, Plastic Laminated Paper, Al-Plastic Materials
Country/Region:
Shandong, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
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Shean (Cangzhou) Corp., Ltd.

16 yrs·5.0
·Trading Company
Main Products:
Filling Machine, Packing Machine, Pillow Packing Machine, Capping Machine, Plastic Tube sealing machine, Juice filling machine, Carton filling machine, labeling machine, Induction Bending Machine
Country/Region:
Hebei, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Shean has deep in designing, manufacturing, and exporting food beverage filling machines and packing machines for more than 20 years. We aim to provide qualified machines and on-time services to customers.

Guangdong Shaoneng Group Luzhou Technology Development Co., Ltd.

7 yrs
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Disposable Food Container, Disposable Plate, Bagasse Food Container, Takeaway Container, Tissue, Paper Cup, Bagasse Cup
Country/Region:
Guangdong, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
In the late 1990s, the central government proposed a gradual ban on single-use plastics. Shaoneng Group, the first listed company located in Shaoguan city, Guangdong Province, embraced this initiative and took action.

Shanghai Woods Packaging Co., Ltd.

13 yrs·4.4
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Gift Box, Paper Box, Carton Box, Pizza Box, Paper Gift Box, Carton Cardboard Box
Country/Region:
Shanghai, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Shanghai Woods Packaging Co., Ltd. is a professional company to manufacture all kinds of packaging products, including paper box, corrugated box, color box, cardboard, carton box, paper bag, etc. We have many advanced equipment, such as German MAN Roland R904-7B four-color, R9055 five-color offset press, Heidelberg speed master CP102 four color sheet-fed offset press, Japanese Roybi 754 four color offset press, five advanced 5-ply Corrugated Board Production Lines, automatic Printing Slotting/Die-cutting Machines, automatic folder gluer, UV Spot and Overall Coating Machine, film blowing machines etc. We also supply the whole service to our customers, like design-making, plates-printing together with the late machining process. Our customers all over the world spread in different industry area.

Hangzhou Quan Shixing Trading Co., Ltd.

4 yrs·5.0
·Trading Company
Main Products:
Paper Box, Paper Bag,Gift Box,Reusable Bag,Cooler Bag,Food Packaging
Country/Region:
Zhejiang, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Hangzhou Quan ShiXing Trading Co., Ltd. Was founded nearby the beautiful Chaoshan Mountain nature preserved area, owns an outstanding team with more than ten years' experience in various professional fields, full of vigor and vitality. We're always trying our best to meet the potential demands of customers, insisting the ethos of "Customer Supreme, Quality First, Reputation Prior". We focus on providing the agent services of marketing, selling and purchasing in a variety of fields, such as printing & packaging products, clothing, hardware, plastic products, medical devices and general merchandise. Based in China and facing the world, our company is devoted to growing into a professional, international and diversified enterprise.

Guangzhou King Style Trading Co., Ltd.

5.0
Main Products:
Perfume, Cosmetics, Fragrance, Perfume Oil, Brand Perfume, Make up, Face Care
Country/Region:
Guangdong, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Guangzhou Kingstyle Trading Co., Ltd. Formerly known as Guangzhou IBeauty Cosmeics., Ltd. was founded in 2009, focusing on the research and development and sales of perfume, makeup, daily chemical products, operating skin care, hairdressing, cosmetics and related products for more than ten years. With rich foreign trade experience and mature sales team, it has reached more than 30 foreign trade countries. It has maintained long-term and stable cooperation with more than 800 daily chemical products companies around the world.

Changzhou Fan Ya He Hong Plastic Co., Ltd.

20 yrs·5.0
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
EVA Foam, PU Sponge, PE Foam, PU Foam, EPE Foam, Felt for Heat and Sound Insulation, Egg Tray Made of EPE Foam or Pulp Mold, Yoga Mat, Swimming Board, Floating Mat
Country/Region:
Jiangsu, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Changzhou Fan Ya He Hong Plastic Co., Ltd.

JIANGMEN MST PACKAGING GROUP LIMITED

Main Products:
Packaging Bag, Box Pouch, Kraft Paper Bag, Paper Bag, Coffee Bag, Plastic Bag, Compostable Bags, Recyclable Bags, Biodegradable Bags, Spout Pouch
Country/Region:
Guangdong, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Established in 1993, MST Packaging is one of the Asia's packaging manufacturing enterprises, supplyiing flexible and paper package under international standards, covering food and non-food industries all over the world. It has received good recognition and satisfaction from all its customers, for its stable quality, excellent service and innovation on products.

Ningbo Huiju Polymer Materials Co., Ltd

4 yrs·5.0
·Trading Company
Main Products:
PP, PE, POM, PPS, POE, ABS, EVA, PA46, PA66, PMMA, PC/ABS, PEEK, PVDF
Country/Region:
Zhejiang, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Ningbo Juju Polymer Materials Co., Ltd. Was established in 2023 and is located in Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province. It is a company mainly engaged in wholesale business. Registered capital of 1 million yuan, business scope: Sales of high-performance fibers and composite materials; Sales of new membrane materials; Sales of biobased materials; Sales of plastic products; Sales of glass fiber reinforced plastic products; Sales of chemical products (excluding licensed chemical products); Sales of engineering plastics and synthetic resins; Sales of new catalytic materials and additives; Sales of rubber products; Sales of needle textiles and raw materials; Pigment sales; Dye sales; Sales of mechanical equipment; Sales of metal materials; Sales of mechanical components; Sales of new metal functional materials; Sales of metal products; Promotion services for new material technology. The plastic raw materials we sell include ABS PP PE PVC POM PC/ABS EVA EEA EAA POE sarin resin, etc. Engineering plastics: PA6 PA66 PA12 PPO COC PPS LCP PEI PTFE PVDF PPSU, etc. Plastic additives: Grafted POE, grafted EVA, grafted SEBS, grafted PP, grafted PE (which can replace products from other European and American countries), etc.

Ningbo Shuyou Plasticization Co., Ltd.

5.0
Country/Region:
Zhejiang, China
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Ningbo Shuyou Platicization Co., Ltd. is established in 2024, which is a fast growing plastic raw material company located in yuyao, zhejiang Province. Ningbo Shuyou Plasticization Co., Ltd has become a diversified company, specialized in the production of plastic granules & Rubber. Also Have factory for plastic&rubbler granule, such as HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, EVA, GPPS, PA6/66/12, SBS...

Jingdezhen Shengtian Tuyuan Trading Co., Ltd

5.0
Main Products:
Rubber, Silicone Rubber, Plastic Granules, Lubricants, DOP, Transmission Oil, Fertilizer, Lithopone, Active Carbon, Silicon Dioxide
Country/Region:
Jiangxi, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Jingdezhen Shengtian Tuyuan Trading Co., Ltd is with strict quality control system, advanced international technology, reasonable price and thoughtful after-sales service, quickly recognized by the peer and the customer.

Hengshui Fuxin Plastic Products Co., Ltd.

6 yrs
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
PET Plastic Sheets, PP Plastic Sheets
Country/Region:
Hebei, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Founded in 2012, Hengshui Fuxin Plastic Products Co., Ltd. is strategically located in Hengshui City, Hebei Province-a hub of convenient transportation and robust industrial infrastructure. With over a decade of expertise in plastic packaging, we specialize in the R&D, production, and customization of food-grade plastic sheets and packaging boxes, delivering safe, eco-friendly, and efficient packaging solutions to clients worldwide.

Hangzhou Renmin Eco-Tech Co., Ltd.

Main Products:
Paper Cup, Paper Cup Fan, Paper Cup Roll, Coffee Paper Cup, Plastic Cup, Plastic Lid, PE Coated Paper, Kraft Paper Bowl, Kraft Paper Box, Paper Food Container
Country/Region:
Zhejiang, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Hangzhou Renmin Eco-tech Co., Ltd is a manufacturer of Paper cup/Fan/Roll, biodegradable and Compostable products, dedicated to packaging for the food service industry, employing more than 100 peoples, close to Ningbo or Shanghai seaport.

Weishan Yongda Packing Material Co., Ltd

24 yrs·5.0
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
POF Film, PE Film, PE Strench Film
Country/Region:
Shandong, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
WeiShan Yongda Packing Material Co., Ltd, located in Shandong Province, Weishan county, mainly produces POF film, POF shrink film, POF heat shrink film, POF film shrink wrapper, POF shrink wrapping film, POF plastic film, POF polyolefin shrink film, POF shrink plastic film.

Suzhou Kaimei Packaging Materials Co., Ltd.

19 yrs
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Blister Packging, Blister Tray, Blister Packging Tray, Syringe Plastic Blister, Drainage Needle Vacuum Packaging Box, Medical Blister Box, Electronic Plastic Packaging
Country/Region:
Jiangsu, China
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Kaimei Packaging is a production enterprise specializing in the design, manufacturing, and sales of medical vacuum formed packaging products. We provide customized solutions and research services for customers engaged in the development and manufacturing of Class I, II, and III medical devices. The company is deeply engaged in the research and development of positive and negative pressure vacuum forming technology, and has built a mature system of environmentally friendly and clean packaging products in high-end fields such as medical devices and optoelectronic vision. It continues to upgrade its packaging automation technology integration capabilities. Based on years of experience in ODM/OEM services, we have developed a deep advantage in customized solutions for the industry. We provide process adaptation solutions tailored to the characteristics of our customers' production lines, enabling the full process technology from product design to mass production. Equipped with six ISO 100000 cleanroom production lines, our factory has an annual production capacity of over 50 million medical blister packaging units Our factory has passed the ISO 13485 quality management system to ensure compliance with strict medical industry standards. Innovation knows no bounds, service knows no bounds. We adhere to the concept of sharing and win-win, and strive for excellence to provide high-quality products and services to more customers.

SunDent Equipment Co Limited

4 yrs·4.0
·Trading Company
Main Products:
Dental Equipment, Dental Materials, Dental Instrument, Dental Files/Burs, Dental Unit, Dental Camera, Dental Disposable Products, Autoclace System
Country/Region:
Guangdong, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Sundent Equipment Co., Limited is located in Foshan, Famous Town of Chinese Gongfu, central area of China, a traditional commerce city with rich history and culture.

Foshan Hongge Fengsheng Plastic Co., Ltd.

4 yrs
·Manufacturer/Factory
Main Products:
Baking Packaging, Plastic Box, Plastic Salver
Country/Region:
Guangdong, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Foshan Hongge Fengsheng Plastic Co., Ltd., located in Shunde District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province, is a well-established and highly respected enterprise that has been deeply rooted in the blister packaging industry for more than 20 years. Over the past two decades, we have adhered to the business philosophy of "integrity-based, quality first, innovation-driven, and customer-oriented", and have grown from a small-scale processing workshop to a professional blister product manufacturer with strong technical strength, complete production equipment, and a sound sales network. With our unremitting efforts and pursuit of excellence, we have won widespread recognition and trust from customers at home and abroad, and have become an important force in the blister industry in the Pearl River Delta region.

Shanghai Forests Packaging Group Co., Ltd.

20 yrs·5.0
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Paper Box; Gift Box; Paper Bag; Paper Tube; Crinkle Paper
Country/Region:
Shanghai, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Shanghai Coffee Packing is a professional company to manufacture all kinds of packaging products, including paper box, corrugated box, color box, cardboard, shipping carton, paper bag, paper tube, stickers, etc. We have many advanced equipment, such as German MAN Roland R904-7B four-color, R9055 five-color offset press, Heidelberg speed master CP102 four color sheet-fed offset press, Japanese Roybi 754 four color offset press, five advanced 5-ply Corrugated Board Production Lines, automatic Printing Slotting/Die-cutting Machines, automatic folder gluer, UV Spot and Overall Coating Machine, film blowing machines, etc. We also supply the whole service to our customers, like design-making, plates-printing together with the late machining process. Our customers all over the world spread in different industry areas.

Qingzhou Bright Packaging Technology Co., Ltd

19 yrs·5.0
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Aluminum Foil Paper, Paper Box, Paper Bag, PE Coated Paper, Cupcake, Plastic Laminated Packaging Film
Country/Region:
Shandong, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Qingzhou Bright Packaging Technology Co., Ltd was founded in 2007, is a company engaged in composite materials research and development, production and sales of flexible packaging.

Shanghai Unison Packaging Co., Ltd.

5.0
Main Products:
Paper Box, Corrugated Box, Paper Bag, Shipping Box, Food Box, Gift Box, Paper Tube, Fruit Packaging Box, Wine Box, Carton Box
Country/Region:
Shanghai, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Different kinds of products are available in our company. We're pleased to get your Inquiry and we will reply you as soon as possible. We stick to the principle of "quality first, service first, continuous improvement and innovation to meet the customers" for the management and "zero defect, zero complaints" as the quality objective. Since the establishment, we have been keep this principle and we have cooperated with lot of company from almost all over the world and help them to improve their packaging and promote their sale and marketing. Secondly, for every people in the Woods Packing, just like the tree in the Forest. Through learning and help each other, continual self-improvement, and working toward a common goal, we would become more and more stronger. The company would like to take customers request as the most important things to do, to think over what the customers would care. At the same time, the company persists in team working spirit, develops innovation continually, to meet with the chance and challenge what brought by the Information Technology Age. There are 3 main reasons for you to choose us. Care product quality. To keep quality, we imported high-end printing devices from Germany and Japan, Roland printing, Ryobi printing, Heidelberg printing...Also, 27 years experiences make us know how to be better and make perfect products. Maintain High efficient. High-end and abundant machine, scientific management, hard working and responsible workers, all we want is to ensure you get satisfying products on time. Provide great service. We'd love to see your happy face while working with us. We're willing to do whatever we can to meet you, as we want you to come to us again. At Woods Packing, we have developed our own corporate DNA, which is to be 'honesty', which are an integral part of our culture and the way in which we do business. From our very origins, we have sought to challenge our competitors by providing high quality, flexible and personalized services. Shanghai Unison Packaging Co., Ltd., the name you trust!

QINGDAO QUEENRE DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD

Main Products:
PVC Rigid Film, Pet Rigid Film, PP Sheet, HIPS Sheet, PETG Sheet, Polycarbonat Sheet, ID Card, PVC Overlay, PVC Core, ABS
Country/Region:
Shandong, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Qingdao Queenre developmet Co., Ltd. Was established in 1995. At present, it has developed into the largest sheet material manufacturer north of the Yangtze River. The company's headquarters is located in qingdao, Shandong Province, China The company has established 3 branch factories in siyang, Jiangsu Province (established in 2009), Zhengzhou, Henan Province (established in 2010), and Hefei, Anhui Province (established in 2013), In the second half of this year, a branch will be established in Vietnam, successfully evolving into a cross regional plastic manufacturer

Sounda New Materials Co., Ltd.

Main Products:
Flex Banner, PVC Flex Banner, Self Adhesive Vinyl, PVC Foam Board, PVC Tarpaulin, Advertising Materials, Carbon Fiber, Reflective Sheeting, Digital Printing Vinyl, One Way Vision
Country/Region:
Shanghai, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Company Profile

Shandong Focus Packing Materials Co., Ltd.

Main Products:
Plastic Film, Metalized Film, Insulation Materials
Country/Region:
Shandong, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
SHANDONG FOCUS PACKING MATERIALS Co., Ltd is located in High Technology Zone, Weifang City, Shandong Province, China. It has many imported high technical production equipment which include Germany LEYBOLD vacuum metallizing equipment, American suspension metallizing machine, Germany Brukner, digital film cutting processing line manufactured by Germany company KAMPF, high speed coating processing line, and etc. Specializing in flexible packaging and insulation materials. The scope of business covers silver Metallized Film and insulation materials and clear film, colored film, holographic film and agriculture film. Metallized film includes metalized PET, metalized CPP, metalized BOPP&metalized PE, , insulation materials includes clear and metalized PET/BOPP coating PE, foil coating PE, woven fabric coating PE, clear film includes PET/BOPP/CPP/PE film, which are widely applied in the packaging and printing industries for flexible packaging and building and other insulation materials. Our products are characterized by glossy appearance with high barrier, and enjoy high reputation in China. Besides, we have close cooperation with customers from Europe, America, Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia now.

Shandong Zhongshun Aluminum Co., Ltd

8 yrs
·Trading Company
Main Products:
5052 Aluminium Alloy Sheet, 5052 Aluminium Alloy Strip, Aluminum Foil, Aluminium Round Sheet, Aluminum Rod, Curtain Wall Panels, Aluminum-Plastic Panel
Country/Region:
Shandong, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Shandong Zhongshun Aluminum Co., Ltd. is located in the beautiful spring city of Jinan, the company was founded in 2018, covers an area of nearly 40, 000 square meters, nearly 400 employees, including 45 professional and technical personnel.

Suzhou Oushida Hot Melt Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd.

18 yrs
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Hot Melt Glue Melter Machine, Hot Melt Glue Dispensing Machine, Hot Melt Glue Rolling Machine, Hot Melt Glue Coating and Laminating Machine, Hot Melt Glue Hose Pipe, Hot Melt Glue Gun, Hot Melt Glue, Hot Melt Glue Box Sealing Machine, Gluing Machine, Glue Melter
Country/Region:
Jiangsu, China
R&D Capacity:
ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Established in 2008, Suzhou Oushida Hot Melt Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd. is a comprehensively professional hot melt adhesive machine manufacturer that integrates research and development, production and after-sales service. The company strictly abides by the business philosophy of human oriented and quality first. With excellent management ideas and a diligent sales team, it has provided one-stop hot melt gluing solutions for such industry customers as sanitary products, packaging, textile, cloth, footwear, printing and binding, furniture, woodworking, medical products, automotive supplies, machinery and electronics in more than 60 countries around the world.

Shenzhen Pack Materials Co., Ltd.

5.0
Main Products:
Cooler Bag, Gift Bag, Gift Box, Insulated Bag, Color Printed Box, Jewelry Box, Paper Bag, Paper Box, Packaging Box, Insulated Mailer
Country/Region:
Guangdong, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Shenzhen Pack Technology Co., Ltd, headquaters in Shenzhen, China, specializes in the development, production, sales and service of color printed packaging products. With advanced production equipments, more than 20 years production experiences, more than 10 years export experiences, and excellent management & service team, we are competitive in both quality and price. Enjoying the convenient transportation and abundant raw materials, we can supply all kinds of customized products promptly.

Suzhou Jinfeixin New Material Technology Co., Ltd.

9 yrs
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
thermal insulation bag, kraft honeycomb bag, poly bubble mailer, air cushion bag
Country/Region:
Jiangsu, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Suzhou Jinfeixin New Material Technology Co., Ltd. is a professional packaging mailers manufacturer in SuZhou and less than one hour's way to Shanghai. We have been making the honeycomb kraft bags, composite film bubble bags, bubble films bags, Aluminized film bags, PE plastic bubble packaging bags, shrink films, winding films and other products according to customers'requirments since estabished in 2010.

Shanghai Loobjet Information Technology Co., Ltd.

Main Products:
Tij Coding Machine, UV Dod Inkjet Printers, UV Digital Inkjet Printers, Single-Feding System, Roll-Feding System, Data Inspection System, Inks, Variable Data Labels, Variable Data Boxes, Labeling Machines
Country/Region:
Shanghai, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Shanghai Loobjet Information Tech Co., Ltd is one of a leading inkjet printing manufacturers in China, as a pioneer in domestic UV printing, variable data inkjet printers, We have ten years experience in the research of inkjet technology as well as products application. We have brought in some strategic partners like the nozzle manufacturer from America and Japan, inks manufacturers in Britain, America and Japan, we build ourself as teams and fully committed to the development and application of inkjet printers in China market, then further extended to market of Europe, Southeast Asia and etc.

Shandong Gojon Precision Technology Co., Ltd

Main Products:
Whole Factory Conveyor System, Cardboard Conveyor System, Paper Roll Conveyor System, Single Facer Laminating Line, High Speed Auto Laminator, Automatic Strapping and Wrapping Line, Automatic Palletizer, Production Management System, Carton Box Making Machine, Spare Parts of Corrugated Box Machine
Country/Region:
Shandong, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Shandong GOJON Precision Tech. Co., Ltd. Which is located in National High-tech Development District, Qingdao city, China, enjoys convenient and developed transportation and unique geographical advantages endowed by nature.