ORG Technology Co., Ltd. and Suzhou SLAC Precision Equipment Co., Ltd. formalized their strategic cooperation agreement on August 21, marking a significant alliance between two established A-share listed manufacturers. The partnership focuses on key areas including aluminum cup development, modernization of legacy two-piece can production lines, and localization of spare parts manufacturing.
Zhou Yuan, Vice Chairman of ORG, and An Xu, Chairman of SLAC, signed the agreement as representatives.
Manufacturing Giants Unite in Strategic Partnership
The agreement emphasizes mutual enhancement through “integrated technology and market initiatives”.
ORG, one of the leading comprehensive packaging solutions providers in China, has expanded its global footprint through strategic acquisitions and capacity building, with operations spanning Asia-Pacific and European markets. The company is poised for further expansion into emerging Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian markets. SLAC brings its technical prowess in can and lid production equipment, having achieved breakthroughs in advanced processes including aluminum bottle manufacturing and digital printing. The strategic alignment between both companies centers on equipment intelligence and flexible manufacturing capabilities.
The partnership includes a three-year modernization program for ORG's existing two-piece can production lines, coupled with joint efforts to develop domestic alternatives for specialized manufacturing components.
Regarding new product development and supporting technical equipment, they will jointly develop next-generation two-piece can designs alongside comprehensive process engineering for flexible production lines.
Zhou Yuan emphasized that this strategic partnership marks a significant milestone in the metal packaging industry. Through technology sharing and resource integration, the collaboration aims to shift the industry paradigm from “reliance on imported equipment” to “leadership in domestic innovation”, while strengthening both companies' positions in the metal packaging supply chain.
An Xu highlighted the synergistic benefits: ORG will harness SLAC's advanced precision equipment technology to boost production efficiency and accelerate local market penetration in emerging markets such as the Middle East and Southeast Asia, while SLAC will enhance its global competitive edge through large-scale implementation at ORG's facilities.
Embracing Green Consumption with Aluminum Cups
The agreement includes joint development of eco-friendly metal packaging products, particularly aluminum cups.
These aluminum cups recently gained prominence at the Bird's Nest stadium, where nearly 50,000 were used during the Phoenix Legend concert, accounting for over half of all beverage containers used that night.
Zhou Yuan highlighted that aluminum cups represent a strategic next-generation green packaging solution that showcases the partners' complementary capabilities and aligns with the industry's high-quality development goals. Through this deep collaboration in the green industry sector, ORG's two-piece can business will see comprehensive improvements across equipment technology, production efficiency, innovation capabilities, and market competitiveness.
An Xu emphasized that the aluminum cup project exemplifies both companies' shared commitment to innovation. He stated that SLAC remains dedicated to enhancing its service capabilities for metal packaging equipment customers, aiming to maintain its market leadership position in China while creating a win-win partnership with ORG that will advance the domestic metal packaging industry.
The partners have outlined a five-year vision to drive technological innovation and global expansion in the metal packaging sector.
They view the aluminum cup project as a strategic intersection of “technological innovation, manufacturing excellence, and market dynamics”. The intensifying competition in the FMCG market signals a pivotal shift from volume-driven growth to value-driven optimization. As Chinese consumers enter a new era of consumption, preferences are evolving from basic functional needs to emotional value. This transition demands that suppliers move beyond standardized offerings to create differentiated products that better align with evolving consumer expectations.
Three Dimensions of Progress: Advancing New Quality Productive Forces
The ORG-SLAC partnership will focus on three core dimensions to strengthen the metal packaging industry:
l Advanced Production Process Innovation: End-to-end development of aluminum cup manufacturing will be prioritized through joint development of process design and mass production solutions for various specifications, including 310ml cups. The partnership will drive breakthrough innovations in critical equipment modifications, encompassing enhanced stretching mechanisms, advanced trimming systems, and improved internal coating processes. This includes the development of specialized equipment such as custom flanging/curling machines and step-forming equipment.
l Digital Transformation of Legacy Production Lines: Implementation of smart upgrades across ORG's existing two-piece can production lines will be executed through the integration of SLAC's core technologies. This transformation includes advanced image inspection systems and industrial internet capabilities to modernize existing production facilities.
l Global Market Development: The partnership will leverage synergies between ORG's international production facilities and SLAC's equipment export capabilities. Together, they will develop environmentally compliant packaging solutions meeting global standards while coordinating expansion into international markets.
Zhou Yuan expressed confidence that by leveraging their complementary strengths, the partnership will establish new industry benchmarks for industrial innovation and showcase "Chinese packaging solutions" on the global stage.
Looking ahead, both companies have signaled their intention to explore additional collaborative opportunities in emerging sectors, particularly focusing on new energy packaging solutions and circular economy initiatives.
The signing ceremony was attended by key executives from both companies. From ORG, Vice President Zhang Shaojun, Vice President Ma Binyun, and Vice President and Board Secretary Gao Shujun were present. SLAC was represented by Deputy General Manager Wang Yin, Deputy General Manager Peng Jiming, and Chairman's Assistant Li Baojun.
