The vibrant city of Foshan, Guangdong Province, became the epicenter of innovation in the packaging industry from October 10-12, 2024. The China Packaging Federation (CPF) hosted its annual gathering, bringing together industry leaders for the 2024 Packaging Industry Summit.
The event drew an impressive crowd of over 500 delegates from across China, including key figures such as CPF Chairman Li Hua, Vice Chairman and Executive Secretary-General Han Xueshan, and Vice Chairman Wang Li.
With a packed agenda featuring five keynote presentations in the main session and four specialized breakout sessions, the summit provided a platform for in-depth discussions on sustainable development and cutting-edge innovations in China's packaging sector.
Zhou Yuan, Vice Chairman of ORG Technology Co., Ltd., delivered a compelling keynote speech during the main session, while ORG's Vice President Chen Yufei presented a specialized report in one of the breakout sessions, showcasing the company's industry leadership.
The event also celebrated innovation through the 2024 Packaging Industry Science and Technology Awards. ORG's pioneering project, "Research and Application of Pollutant Migration Patterns in Metal Cans and Quality Assurance Technology for Laminated Steel Applications", earned a prestigious third-place recognition. Chen Yufei also received an individual third prize.
Sustainability Drives Growth: ORG's Strategy for Industry Leadership
The 2024 Packaging Industry Summit aimed to steer the industry towards green development, technological innovation, industrial upgrading, and international cooperation. Its ultimate goal was to promote high-quality growth in the packaging sector and accelerate the realization of China's "Packaging Power" strategic objective.
Zhou Yuan, Vice Chairman of ORG, delivered a keynote speech titled "Leading · Development · Innovation - ORG's Path to Sustainable Development", sharing ORG's experiences in sustainable practices.
Zhou highlighted ORG's evolution from a single production line in Wenchang, Hainan, to its current status as a comprehensive packaging solution provider. The company now integrates brand planning, packaging design and manufacturing, filling services, and information-assisted marketing. This growth, Zhou explained, stems from ORG's unwavering commitment to sustainable development and its strategic focus on "Innovation, Value Creation, Sustainability, and Global Expansion".
Over the past decade, ORG has made significant technological strides. The company successfully industrialized laminated steel and its application technology, driving the canned food packaging industry towards improved safety, environmental protection, and efficiency. ORG has also spearheaded the metal packaging lightweight revolution, creating low-carbon lightweight cans through optimized design and production processes. Furthermore, the company has established a comprehensive green "CAN TO CAN" model for recycling and reusing waste packaging materials across all scenarios and the entire industry chain.
Zhou emphasized that ORG's strategic decisions have consistently placed the company at the forefront of domestic metal packaging technology. This position reflects the company's forward-thinking vision and its determination to overcome industry challenges. ORG's innovative products have garnered international recognition, bolstering the confidence of Chinese metal packaging brands on the global stage.
Looking ahead, ORG is actively exploring development opportunities in overseas markets.
Zhou noted that domestic metal packaging enterprises have significant advantages in management models and technological capabilities on the international stage. He stated, "Our strong production capacity is a key advantage, and by leveraging this strength, we can seize opportunities for brand internationalization. ORG will drive another leap in brand value while steadily advancing our internationalization process."
Adapting to Market Shifts: ORG's Innovative Approach to Product Development
The packaging industry faces unprecedented challenges and opportunities in this era of rapid global change. Every packaging professional bears the historical responsibility of serving the nation through industry, overcoming difficulties, and maintaining the sector's healthy and stable development through practical actions and achievements.
Zhou emphasized that companies must consistently approach the industry's long-term development from a strategic perspective. It is our responsibility to seize opportunities, break through barriers, maintain integrity, and foster innovation in the sector.
Innovation has always been the primary driving force in ORG's corporate development, with numerous success stories to its credit.
From traditional cans to the widely acclaimed conical bowl cans, and from the award-winning cannon-barrel-shaped cans to the innovative "One Lid to Rule Them All" can lid, ORG has consistently produced market-leading products. The Perfect Plump Can, with its flexible gas forming process, exemplifies ORG's ability to break through traditional industry processes and gain significant market advantages.
ORG has consistently led the way in enhancing product value and expanding usage range.
The company's decisive edge in maintaining its leading position comes from comprehensive research and development across product innovation, material innovation, and structural innovation.
In the breakout session, Chen Yufei, Vice President of ORG, presented a special report titled "Emerging Business Models · Market Shifts · Fresh Perspectives" highlighting ORG's innovative achievements and insights on current market trends.
Chen emphasized ORG's relentless pursuit of turning metal packaging into works of art, proving that packaging can be a protagonist in driving consumption through product innovation and enhanced consumer experiences.
Participants noted that the successful convening of the China Packaging Federation gathering has injected new vitality into the industry's development and renewed the call for building China into a packaging powerhouse. Under the CPF's guidance, industry practitioners are poised to create new opportunities for China's packaging sector.
The event concluded on the afternoon of the 12th with over 30 attendees, including Federation leaders and guests, visiting Budweiser (Foshan) Brewery Co., Ltd. and ORG (Foshan) Packaging Co., Ltd. for observation and exchange activities.
