Jingbo Holdings Group: Gathering Innovation Momentum and Striving for High end Chemical Industry

In the rubber workshop of Shandong Jingbo Holdings Group Co., Ltd., a batch of ISCC PLUS certified butyl rubber is being compressed and packaged - they are about to be sent to the production workshop of a car tire manufacturer. As a green butyl rubber product that enables large-scale application of recycled raw materials, ISCC PLUS butyl rubber not only ensures high airtightness but also has a traceable low-carbon footprint, providing a feasible and sustainable solution for the automotive industry.

From a green production line to a low-carbon solution, it is driven by the "dual wheel" development model of Jingbo's independent innovation system and green low-carbon transformation, which accelerates the transition of enterprises towards high-end materials and green manufacturing.

Nowadays, when customers visit with specific needs, the question is often whether this performance indicator can be achieved and whether it can solve my application problems. "Zang Yuntao, the general manager of Shandong Jingbo Polyolefin New Materials Co., Ltd., observed that the transformation and upgrading of downstream industries have brought new challenges. Whether it is the urgent demand for lightweight in new energy vehicles or the strict standards for pure and reliable materials in high-end medical care, both pose higher requirements onenterprises.

In the face of market changes, Jingbo's response is clear and firm - to promote product upgrades through innovation.

In the exhibition hall of Chambroad products, a light and elastic foam material is standing under the spotlight. This is EPP foam material produced using green technology, which not only has low density, but also achieves a balance between lightness, cushioning, and energy absorption. "Zang Yuntao introduced, "It can not only help cars reduce weight and improve efficiency, but also enhance the collision safety of drones - this is the result of our innovation based on our core advantage product polypropylene and keeping up with market demand.

Represented by EPP foam series materials, Jingbo is steadily promoting the extension of the industrial chain from traditional midstream to high value-added upstream and downstream. Since the beginning of this year, Jingbo has successively showcased a series of achievements in industry exhibitions, such as chemical recycling regenerated polypropylene and medical transparent polypropylene that can withstand 121 ℃ high temperature sterilization, demonstrating its transformation towards "simultaneous oil and chemical production and high-tech new materials".

At present, Jingbo has more than 160 research projects, of which high-performance materials and high-end chemicals account for 70%.

Transforming market demand into stable and reliable products is not a one-day effort. In recent years, Jingbo has adhered to the strategy of industrial transformation and upgrading, always taking independent innovation as the core engine of industrial transformation and structural adjustment.

In 2024, nearly half of the R&D system established by Jingbo R&D with an investment of 1.8 billion yuan includes master's and doctoral degrees. This team is the lifeblood of continuous innovation.

Faced with the bottleneck of industry transformation from laboratory to factory, Jingbo integrates resources to build a green application technology innovation center for polyolefin new materials, providing a full chain service of "joint research and development pilot conversion application development technical services". Driven by the dual engines of "independent innovation+partner integration", we aim to promote industrial transformation and bridge the "last mile" of industrialization of scientific research achievements.

Yang Cheng, Director of Application Technology at Jingbo Holdings Group, introduced, "We have assisted Cornell New Materials Company in developing a 'skin friendly soft material' by integrating research and development, testing, and customer co creation resources, achieving a key leap from laboratory formula to large-scale production. Through pilot testing, cost optimization, and linkage with downstream medical and consumer product brands for scenario testing and rapid feedback, we have ultimately promoted the commercialization of this material in the high-end medical field. Since its launch, the product has sold over 80,000square meters

At the same time, in the context of "dual carbon", green and low-carbon transformation has become another driving force for Jingbo.

The new environmentally friendly material Junzi Wood product launched by Jingbo has built a full lifecycle green traceability system covering "from forest to regeneration". According to calculations, this series of products has accumulated 341000 tons of carbon sequestration; Jingbo has also built a 1000 ton bio based itaconic acid ester rubber production line, which enables the preparation of high-performance synthetic rubber using non-grain biomass as raw materials. These products make "green" no longer a cost item, but a component of performance advantages and market competitiveness.

As of now, the proportion of traditional fuels in Jingbo has decreased to 35%, while the proportion of high-end chemical and material products has increased from less than 15% in the past to over 65%.

How to maintain the agility of cutting-edge innovation while maintaining system stability?

Jingbo focuses on high-end chemicals, high-performance materials, and the development of special high-end equipment and core industrial services. It has successfully incubated a group of innovative enterprises specializing in segmented fields - Cornell, which develops breathable elastic materials and high-temperature resistant composite filter materials; Jingbo Muji, which is committed to traceable management of the entire lifecycle of wood; and Jingbo Zhongju, which is deeply involved in the fields of bio based rubber, butyl rubber, and others.

When industry competition intensifies, we not only need to serve individual enterprises, but also enhance the resilience of the entire industry chain, "said Luan Bo, Executive Director and Chief Rotating President of Jingbo Holdings Group." In the future, Jingbo will continue to drive development with innovation, lead the future with green, and contribute more 'Jingbo strength' to the high-quality development of China's chemical industry.

Starting from school run factories, the transformation path of Jingbo is still underway, but its strategic path towards high-end and green transformation supported by an innovation system has become increasingly clear. Jingbo is writing its own footnote in the transformation and upgrading process of China's manufacturing industry with its innovative exploration.