Another Milestone in China–Vietnam Paper Industry Collaboration Signing Ceremony between Vietnam KORO Paper and Qinyang Ping’an Machinery Concludes Successfully at VPPE 2025
At the Vietnam International Paper & Packaging Expo 2025 (VPPE 2025), Vietnam KORO Paper Joint-Stock Company (“KORO”) and Qinyang Ping’an Light-Industry Machinery Co., Ltd. (“Ping’an Machinery”) officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement for the procurement of a 4800–500 high-performance corrugator.
Under the partnership, both sides will co-invest in a fully automated 4.8 m-wide, 500 m/min corrugated-board production line in Thanh Hoa Province, marking a new chapter in high-end papermaking-equipment cooperation between China and Vietnam. The project also incorporates Shanghai Xichun Environmental’s wastewater-treatment system and Wanda Boiler’s steam-generation solution to ensure green, stable operation throughout the plant.
The project also incorporates Sichuan Gaoda Technology’s automation control system, Shanghai Xichun Environmental Protection’s wastewater treatment system, and Wanda Boiler’s integrated boiler solution—providing comprehensive support for the project’s green operations and stable production.
Strategic Cooperation — Deeply Connecting Technology and Market :
- Boosting Capacity & Quality : The heart of this project is Ping’an Machinery’s in-house–developed 4800/500 automatic corrugator, featuring a 4.8 m web width and 500 m/min design speed, equipped with intelligent controls and energy-saving drying technology. This line will significantly enhance local carton-box output and product consistency in Vietnam, meeting the surging packaging demands of Southeast Asian e-commerce and food-export sectors.
- Green-Production Assurance : To comply with ever-stricter environmental standards, the partners have simultaneously introduced Shanghai Xichun’s advanced wastewater treatment system—guaranteeing effluent meets discharge regulations—and Wanda Boiler’s high-efficiency steam boilers, further reducing overall energy consumption and CO₂ emissions. Sichuan Gaoda Technology’s automation control system, together with its full suite of permanent-magnet motor energy-saving solutions, has taken energy conservation and consumption reduction in Vietnam’s papermaking industry to a whole new level.
International Expo — The Key Platform for Partnership :
Holding the signing during VPPE 2025 underscores the expo’s unique value in fostering international industrial cooperation. As one of Southeast Asia’s largest paper-and-packaging trade fairs, VPPE annually attracts hundreds of leading equipment manufacturers, chemical-supplier booths, and major bulk-paper buyers from home and abroad.
- Precise Matchmaking : In the run-up to the expo, the organizer coordinated with industry associations and trade media to invite KORO and other Vietnamese papermakers to meet face-to-face with multiple Chinese equipment suppliers—creating direct, efficient dialogue channels and one-on-one negotiation opportunities.
- Technology Demonstrations : At their booth, Ping’an Machinery provided a detailed explanation and demonstration of the core components of the 4800/500 unit. Xichun Environmental Protection, Wanda Boiler, and Gaoda Technology each delivered in-depth presentations and prototype demonstrations focused on wastewater treatment, steam systems, and energy-saving automation control, giving KORO an intuitive understanding of the overall solution.
- High-Level Interaction : Concurrently with the “Vietnam Pulp & Paper Association Congress and Technical Symposium,” representatives from both sides exchanged insights on industry trends and technological innovation—laying a solid foundation of mutual trust ahead of the signing.
This multi-party agreement not only signals the strong entry of China’s high-end paper machinery into the Southeast Asian market but also stands as a best-practice example under this year’s VPPE theme, “Technology Driving Industry Upgrade.”
Looking Ahead — Embracing a Green, Smart New Era :
Immediately following the ceremony, all parties launched equipment fabrication and system integration, targeting installation, commissioning, and trial operation of the new corrugator and auxiliaries in Q1 2026. Going forward, KORO plans to deepen collaboration with Ping’an Machinery, Shanghai Xichun, Wanda Boiler and Gaoda Technology in areas such as:
- Automation-control upgrades
- Integrated papermaking‐chemicals supply
- Personnel training & after-sales service
together advancing Vietnam’s paper industry toward greener, more efficient, and smarter production. Ngô Hữu Phương, General Director of Vietnam KORO Paper, commented, “We sincerely thank VPPE 2025 for providing a professional platform that enabled us to find the right partners. Ping’an Machinery’s corrugator performance and service quality have far exceeded our expectations, and we look forward to a bright future together.”
Gia Huy, General Director of Qinyang Ping’an Machinery, added, “This cooperation with KORO marks a milestone in our Southeast Asia expansion strategy. The technology showcase and efficient matchmaking at the expo demonstrated the region’s strong demand for high-end paper machinery. We remain committed to delivering the most advanced and reliable papermaking solutions.”
This signing not only exemplifies another deep collaboration between Chinese equipment makers and Vietnamese end users but also highlights the active role of VPPE in driving regional industrial upgrades and promoting international trade. Let us look forward to the moment when the 4800/500 corrugator goes into operation at KORO—bringing the finest of “Made in China” papermaking technology to Vietnam!