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Credit: MS Copilot
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Huabao is an important supplier of reconstituted tobacco sheet. Photo credit: Huabao
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Huabao supplies empty and pre-filled filter capsules of any type and description. Photo credit: Huabao
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Libre Science and Technology’s cigarette capsule quality-testing system. Photo credit: Libre Science and Technology
Whether it’s machinery, packaging solutions or raw materials, Chinese firms increasingly take center stage at InterSupply.
Every September, InterTabac and InterSupply in Dortmund, Germany—the world’s leading dual trade fair for tobacco products, tobacco processing, raw materials, and manufacturing technology—bring together companies from every corner of the global tobacco industry. But one trend has become increasingly evident over recent years: the steadily growing presence of Chinese exhibitors. Their expanding participation reflects a broader transformation within the international tobacco sector. China has evolved into an indispensable component of the industry’s global supply chain, providing everything from specialty materials and flavor technologies to sophisticated packaging systems and precision engineering.
The days when Chinese-made products were routinely dismissed as inferior are firmly in the past. Through sustained investments in research and development, the implementation of modern manufacturing technologies, internationally recognized quality management systems, and export-oriented customer service, Chinese suppliers have established themselves as highly competitive partners for manufacturers around the world. Many now serve leading multinational tobacco companies while vigorously expanding their international footprints.
This year’s InterSupply once again highlights that evolution. Among the veritable sea of Chinese exhibitors are companies representing a wide range of expertise. The following companies are just the proverbial tip of the iceberg. Yet they serve to illustrate both the breadth and sophistication of China’s contribution to today’s tobacco industry supply chain.
Zhejiang Techmay New Materials Co., Ltd.
Packaging
Building trust through quality and service
Operating in an increasingly competitive manufacturing environment, Zhejiang Techmay New Materials Co., Ltd. has positioned itself as a supplier that places equal emphasis on product quality, pricing, and customer support. Rather than attempting to compete on price alone, the company has developed a business model centered on consistent manufacturing standards and comprehensive export services that appeal to customers across international markets.
According to c.e.o. Wei Xu, the company’s competitive strength lies in balancing several key advantages simultaneously. “While numerous Chinese factories produce identical items, we differentiate ourselves through superior quality, balanced pricing, and thoughtful full-range service,” he explained. “We implement rigorous full-process quality inspection to deliver stable, standard-compliant products. As a direct manufacturer, we eliminate intermediate costs to offer cost-effective quotations without compromising on quality. Meanwhile, we provide all-round export support including customization, punctual shipment, and efficient after-sales care. These three pillars earn us lasting recognition among global partners.”
This philosophy demonstrates how Zhejiang Techmay seeks to build long-term business relationships rather than merely supplying products. Comprehensive quality inspection throughout the production process helps ensure consistent compliance with international, regional and national standards, while direct manufacturing allows the company to maintain competitive pricing without sacrificing performance.
The company also supports customers through bespoke solutions, dependable logistics and responsive after-sales assistance, creating a complete service package that extends well beyond the factory gate. Such an integrated approach reflects the expectations of today’s international tobacco manufacturers, who increasingly seek dependable partners capable of supporting global operations with reliable products and professional service.
Jiangsu Ruijia Group
Chemicals
A century of innovation in triacetin manufacturing
Jiangsu Ruijia Group has built its reputation through pioneering achievements in the manufacture of triacetin, establishing itself as one of China’s leading chemical suppliers serving international markets. Its history is marked by several industry firsts that continue to define the company’s competitive position today.
General manager Lifen Zhu pointed to innovation as the foundation of the company’s success. “We are China’s first triacetin manufacturer, the first to adopt continuous processing, and the first to earn food-grade certification,” Zhu said. These milestones established an early technological lead that has since been reinforced by substantial production capacity expansion and extensive international market coverage.
Today, Jiangsu Ruijia exports its products to approximately 80 countries across five continents while sustaining an annual production capacity of 42,000 metric tons. That capacity is scheduled to expand to 72,000 metric tons in 2027, underscoring the company’s confidence in continued global demand. Equally significant is its commitment to internationally recognized quality, environmental, and safety management systems. The company maintains an extensive portfolio of certifications, including Kosher, Halal, RSPO, REACH, FDA registration, CNAS laboratory accreditation, Ecovadis, Sedex, CDP, and ISO carbon-footprint verification.
These certifications provide customers with confidence that products consistently meet demanding international requirements. Coupled with attentive customer service and a corporate mission focused on industry leadership, trust and global brand development, Jiangsu Ruijia has established itself as a reliable supplier for manufacturers seeking high-quality specialty ingredients. The company’s combination of technological leadership, production scale and internationally recognized compliance systems illustrates how Chinese chemical manufacturers have become increasingly influential participants within the global tobacco supply chain.
Huabao International Holdings Limited
Capsules, Flavors, Recon
The full range of integrated tobacco product raw material solutions
As one of China’s leading suppliers of tobacco raw materials, Huabao International Holdings Limited has built an extensive global organization that extends far beyond domestic manufacturing. With more than 140 subsidiaries operating across eight countries and 30 cities, the company combines research, production and distribution capabilities to serve customers worldwide.
President Gao Xu of Huabao’s Tobacco Raw Materials Division described the company’s distinguishing advantage as the ability to provide comprehensive, integrated solutions rather than individual products. “In the supply of tobacco raw materials, Huabao boasts irreplaceable supply advantages,” Gao said. “Leveraging its leading industry standing and robust scientific research capabilities, Huabao advances supply chain integration, production layout optimization and the global allocation of r&d resources, enabling it to deliver one-stop solutions to clients.”
A prime example is the company’s filter rod flavoring portfolio. Rather than supplying a single component, Huabao offers complete solutions encompassing flavor capsules, tow flavor boosters and sweeteners for tipping paper. This integrated approach allows research, development and production activities to proceed simultaneously across multiple product categories, improving efficiency while ensuring product compatibility and consistent quality. According to Gao Xu, product stability, controllability, customization, and high production efficiency represent the company’s core competitive strengths. These capabilities have enabled Huabao to earn the confidence of customers in an increasingly competitive international marketplace.
At the same time, the company has built a comprehensive matrix of material solutions spanning traditional cigarettes alongside heated tobacco and modern oral nicotine products, helping tobacco manufacturers to enrich their NGP portfolios. Through scientific research, integrated manufacturing, and comprehensive customer support, Huabao has established itself as one of China’s most influential suppliers of tobacco-related raw materials.
Tangshan Hancheng Technology Co., Ltd.
Pouch Packaging
Driving innovation in nicotine pouch filling and sealing
The rapid growth of nicotine pouches has created demand for increasingly sophisticated packaging technologies, and Tangshan Hancheng Technology Co., Ltd. has positioned itself at the forefront of this emerging market segment. As a certified high-tech enterprise in China, the company has focused its expertise on designing and manufacturing dedicated packaging machinery for nicotine pouch products, serving customers in some of the industry’s most demanding export markets.
According to co-founder Simon Liu, specialization has been the company’s greatest strength. “Tangshan Hancheng Technology Co., Ltd. is a certified high-tech enterprise in China and the first manufacturer to design and deliver nicotine pouch packaging machines and solutions. The firm claims to also be the only solution provider in China specializing in nicotine pouch packaging machines. Driven by technology, Hancheng adheres to the core values of ‘Innovation, Precision, and Quality,’ integrating these principles throughout the company and its products.”
These guiding principles are reflected in the company’s portfolio of high-performance, high-efficiency packaging solutions developed specifically for nicotine pouch manufacturers. Rather than adapting conventional packaging equipment, Hancheng has concentrated on engineering machinery dedicated to this rapidly expanding product category, enabling manufacturers to achieve efficient, reliable and consistent production processes.
The company’s export success demonstrates the international relevance of its technological expertise. Hancheng’s machinery is supplied to major markets throughout Europe and North America, where it serves a broad range of mainstream brands and nicotine pouch manufacturers. Beyond supplying equipment, the company aims to become a long-term technology partner for its customers.
As Simon Liu explains, Hancheng seeks to provide “efficient, reliable and innovative packaging solutions” that support the sustainable development of the industry while creating lasting value for customers around the world. This customer-focused philosophy, combined with technological specialization, has enabled the company to establish a distinctive position within a highly competitive global machinery market.
Libre Science and Technology Co., Ltd.
Testing Equipment
A one-stop partner for spare parts and testing machines
Serving tobacco manufacturers requires more than individual replacement components; it demands comprehensive technical expertise and dependable long-term support. Libre Science and Technology Co., Ltd., headquartered in Chengdu, has built its business around precisely that concept, supplying spare parts and specialized testing equipment that cover virtually every stage of tobacco production.
President Wenlong Zheng described the company as “a comprehensive enterprise, integrating industry and trading.” He added, “Our main products are tobacco machine spare parts and cigarette testing machines. Over the past two decades, we have been unswervingly supplying spare parts all over the world. With a proactive and enterprising attitude, we have continuously expanded into new markets and explored new fields, establishing remarkable advantages in the global market with our excellent service.”
One of Libre’s principal strengths is the breadth of its product offering. The company supplies components for tobacco processing machinery, cigarette-making equipment, cigarette packaging machinery and final inspection systems, enabling customers to source a wide range of technical requirements from a single supplier. This integrated approach has positioned Libre as a genuine one-stop solution provider capable of supporting manufacturers throughout the entire production chain.
In addition to spare parts, Libre offers an extensive range of specialized testing equipment covering cigarette filters, cigarette capsules, laboratory analysis, cigars and heat-not-burn products. These testing systems enable manufacturers to monitor product quality across multiple production stages while supporting increasingly stringent quality assurance requirements. Together with its comprehensive spare parts business, these technical capabilities allow Libre to serve manufacturers seeking both operational reliability and precision testing.
After more than 20 years of international business development, the company continues to expand its presence world-wide through dependable products, responsive customer service and an unwavering commitment to supporting customers throughout the tobacco manufacturing process.
China’s manufacturing excellence continues to evolve
The five companies profiled here represent only a tiny cross-section of the many Chinese exhibitors participating in this year’s InterTabac. Together, however, they illustrate the remarkable breadth of expertise that China now contributes to the global tobacco industry. From advanced materials and specialty chemicals to integrated tobacco raw materials, innovative packaging technology, and precision testing equipment, Chinese suppliers have established themselves as valued partners capable of meeting the demanding requirements of international manufacturers.
Their growing footprint at InterSupply reflects not only China’s manufacturing capabilities but also its increasing role as a source of innovation, technological development and long-term partnership. Visitors to this year’s exhibition will discover many more companies whose products and expertise continue to strengthen China’s position as an indispensable pillar of the global tobacco supply chain.