- Thirty Years of Partnership: Voith Continues to Drive China’s Paper Industry Development with Innovative Technologies
- Facing a Green and Intelligent Future, Voith Supports High-Quality Industry Development with Holistic Solutions
Kunshan, JiangsuMay 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — From May 8 to 9, the Shandong Province Paper Industry Digital and Intelligent Empowerment High-Quality Development Conference and the 2026 Paper Industry Annual Meeting were held in Dongying, Shandong. The event also celebrated the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Shandong Paper Industry Association. As a long-term technical partner of Shandong’s paper industry, Voith Paper was invited to attend, and together with representatives from companies such as Huatai Group, Sun Paper, Century Sunshine Paper, and APP Bohui Paper, reviewed three decades of development and explored pathways for high-quality industry growth.
During the celebration on the afternoon of May 8, Mr. Gu Jiping, President of Voith Paper Products & Services China, delivered a speech, extending warm congratulations to the Shandong Paper Industry Association on its 30th anniversary.
In his speech, Mr. Gu Jiping stated: “Over the past 30 years, Shandong’s paper industry has evolved from regional strength to global competitiveness. Over these 30 years, Voith has witnessed every technological leap. From the first newsprint production line at Huatai, to the establishment of the Dongying Service Center in Shandong, and to co-creating numerous world records with Sun, Bohui, Century Sunshine, and Qifeng New Materials—we have always remained customer-centric. We honor the past and look forward to the future together.”
As a key region in China’s paper industry, Shandong has consistently excelled in industrial scale, technological innovation, and green development. Currently, green, low-carbon practices and intelligent manufacturing are reshaping the competitive landscape of the global paper industry. As competition shifts from single-capacity output to comprehensive operational efficiency, system-wide capabilities covering the entire process are becoming the new core competitiveness.
From pulping, paper machines, digital and automation technologies, to upgrades and retrofits, Voith addresses the industry’s higher demands for efficiency, energy consumption, and sustainable operations with holistic solutions spanning the entire lifecycle. Leveraging global technical expertise and localized service systems, Voith helps customers optimize resource utilization efficiency, enhance operational stability, and strengthen long-term competitive advantages.
In 2026, Voith Paper marks 30 years of deep engagement in the Chinese market. Over these three decades, Voith has not only witnessed the development of China’s paper industry but has also continuously driven its upgrade toward greater efficiency, greener practices, and smarter operations.
That evening, at a welcome banquet hosted by Huatai Group, a Voith-themed video was screened for all attending guests. The video showcased precious moments, reflecting the 30-year journey of collaboration between Voith and Shandong’s paper industry partners, demonstrating their long-term partnership and firm commitment to advancing high-quality development in China’s paper sector.
Looking ahead, Voith Paper will continue to uphold its commitment of “In China, for the World,” working closely with local partners to drive China’s paper industry toward a greener, smarter, more efficient, and sustainable future.