A delegation from Coca-Cola visited Chongqing Wankai on March 25 for an inspection and exchange, aiming to strengthen mutual understanding, deepen business cooperation and explore opportunities for joint development. Xiao Haijun, Chairman of Chongqing Wankai, along with Rotating General Managers Zang Honghui and Zou Xubo, warmly received the delegation.
In a move to strengthen domestic manufacturing and ease raw material cost pressures, the Government of India, through the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), has issued Notification No.12/2026‑Customs (G.S.R. 246(E)), implementing a temporary zero‑import‑duty regime for critical industrial chemicals and plastic raw materials. The policy runs from April 2, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
With the core theme of "Transformation · Collaboration · Co-Creating Sustainability", CHINAPLAS 2026 is a globally influential grand event in the plastics and rubber industry. It has obtained dual recognition from the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI) and the European Association of Plastics and Rubber Machinery Manufacturers (EUROMAP), and its influence is second only to Germany's "K Show".
On February 10, Wankai New Materials held its 2026 Spring Gala under the theme “Innovating for Growth, Thriving Together.” The event brought together company leaders and employees to reflect on the accomplishments of 2025, celebrate the dedication of the team, and set the stage for a promising 2026. The gala combined recognition of outstanding achievements, heartfelt messages, and moments of joy and camaraderie, highlighting the spirit and unity that drive Wankai forward.
February 5, 2026, Zhejiang, China – The China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) has approved Poly(ethylene furanoate) (PEF) as a new food-contact material, according to a recent announcement issued under China's Food Safety Law.
Recently, BASF (China) Co., Ltd., a global leader in the chemical industry, and Sichuan Zhengdakai New Materials Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wankai New Materials, officially signed an innovation cooperation memorandum in Dazhou, Sichuan. This marks the beginning of a new chapter in strategic collaboration between the two parties, focusing on green chemicals and innovative materials.
In the era of advanced materials, sustainable development is not just about reducing environmental impact. It also reflects how industrial enterprises build long-term technological capability, resilient production systems, and social value. Zhink Group, the parent company of Wankai New Materials, exemplifies this evolution, transforming from a regional textile manufacturer into a diversified industrial group with a global footprint in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polyester materials.
Recently, led by the Robotics Division of Wankai New Materials, and in collaboration with Linkerbot — a globally leading dexterous hand company — Zhejiang Qingmei Zhisu Technology Co., Ltd. (“Qingmei Zhisu”) was officially established. The company is committed to providing one-stop lightweight solutions for the embodied intelligence industry, covering material selection, structural design, precision manufacturing, and performance testing.
Haining, China – December 3, 2025 – A pivotal step in the global transition to a circular economy was taken today as China's Wankai New Materials Co., Ltd. and France's Carbios, a pioneer in enzymatic recycling solutions, signed an agreement to build the world's first industrial-scale plant producing recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (rPET) using enzymatic depolymerization technology. The joint venture will establish a 50,000-ton-per-year facility in Haining, Zhejiang.
On November 19, 2025, the Plastics & Rubber Indonesia Expo (PLASTICS & RUBBER INDONESIA) opened at JIEXPO Kemayoran, Jakarta. As Indonesia’s most comprehensive annual event for the plastics and rubber industry, it brings together leading global companies and professionals to showcase the complete industry ecosystem.
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