A visit to Tragot: Unveiling the evolution of China’s plastic packaging enterprises
Release time: Nov 05,2024
Tragot is a plastic packaging company specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of rigid plastic packaging. On October 25, the editor of Adsale Plastics Network (www.AdsaleCPRJ.com) attended the commissioning ceremony of Tragot (Jiaxing) Material Technology Co., Ltd. and the launch of Tragot’s R&D Center in the Jiaxing Economic Development Zone, Zhejiang Province.
The Jiaxing plant is Tragot's second factory in China, following the establishment of its first facility in the Guangzhou Economic Development Zone in 2006. Tragot (Jiaxing) Material Technology was founded in March 2019 with investment from Yongtai (Hong Kong) High-Tech Co., Ltd.
During the event, representatives from numerous leading FMCG brands, including McCormick, Mars, Mentholatum, Procter & Gamble, Nestlé, PepsiCo, Mondelēz, Infinitus, and Duracell, gathered in Jiaxing to witness this significant occasion.
Lin Zhuohui, Founder and Chairman of Tragot.
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Winning customers through consistent value creation
Phases I and II of the Jiaxing plant and the R&D Center have been fully completed, with Phase I already in production. During this time, Phase III of the Guangzhou plant was also completed and has begun production, achieving both automated manufacturing and intelligent management. The combined area of the plants in Guangzhou and Jiaxing now exceeds 100,000 square meters.
What has attracted so many leading FMCG brands to visit Tragot's Jiaxing plant?
Over the past seven to eight years, Tragot has upgraded and innovated its processes to design and produce two-color lids for McCormick, a global leader in spices. This collaboration has helped McCormick stand out in a crowded market and has achieved a near 100% product pass rate.
Tragot has partnered not only with McCormick but also with the global food giant Mars for many years. Recently, in line with sustainable development goals, Tragot has worked with Mars to reduce plastic usage while cutting costs through the application of green materials, becoming a supplier of rPET packaging for Mars in China. Additionally, Tragot supplies packaging for many innovative co-branded products.
Through its partnerships with McCormick and Mars, it is clear that Tragot's ability to consistently deliver value to its customers is a key reason for its success in winning their loyalty.
Product packaging showcased at the Jiaxing plant.
Backed by world-class technology and R&D innovations
How does Tragot consistently deliver value to its customers?
For over 34 years, Tragot has been dedicated to advancing technology in plastic materials and packaging. The company places a strong emphasis on research and development, automation, and intelligent production, while maintaining an open, cooperative, and progressive business mindset.
Although packaging is a traditional industry, Tragot utilizes advanced manufacturing equipment and a high-clean production environment to offer comprehensive rigid plastic packaging solutions. The company has established a complete industry chain capability, encompassing various processes such as extrusion, blister packaging, injection molding, and injection blow molding.
Tragot is equipped with cutting-edge technologies and has formed partnerships with renowned suppliers like KraussMaffei, Brückner, Barnes, Ermo, as well as Milliken, SK, Kuraray, and ExxonMobil. These collaborations have laid the foundation for the reliable and high-quality production of packaging products. Notably, Tragot is also the first customer of Kiefel, a subsidiary of Brückner, in China.
The Jiaxing factory features advanced manufacturing equipment and a high-quality clean production environment.
In terms of R&D, Tragot employs both local and international technicians to manage technology and research efforts, effectively solving customer pain points with practical solutions. The company holds a total of 62 patented technologies, including inventions, utility models, and designs. Its innovations, such as high-barrier materials, anti-counterfeiting and anti-theft features, as well as explosion-proof and anti-leakage technologies, are recognized as industry leaders both domestically and internationally.
To address the global demand for sustainable development, Tragot is committed to environmental protection and energy-efficient manufacturing. In recent years, the company has helped its customers save 3,200 tons of plastic annually through lightweight packaging, incorporated over 2,500 tons of green plastic each year, and reduced energy consumption by more than 4.5 million kWh through energy-efficient operations.
The Jiaxing production and R&D base spans over 70,000 square meters and utilizes cutting-edge technology and equipment. It has established a high-standard clean manufacturing environment and quality control system, earning LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.