rPET Smart Factory Project — Driving Digital Transformation and Green Manufacturing in the Global Recycled Plastics Industry
Introduction:
7 July 2025 — Golden Data has partnered with Jiangsu Zhihao Regeneration Technology Co., Ltd. (Jiangsu Zhihao), a leading rPET recycling and reprocessing manufacturer, marking the launch of Golden Data’s first rPET Smart Factory initiative in the region.
With an annual capacity of 300,000 tonnes and advanced manufacturing capabilities, Jiangsu Zhihao holds a strong position in the rPET market.
Through this collaboration, Golden Data will implement advanced industrial digital technologies that seamlessly integrate intelligent production management, end-to-end supply chain traceability, and equipment energy efficiency optimisation into one unified smart manufacturing platform.
This milestone underscores Golden Data’s commitment to expanding smart manufacturing solutions globally and demonstrates how digital transformation can accelerate progress towards greener, more efficient production in the recycled plastics sector.
A Strategic Alliance Advancing Industry Innovation
Golden Data brings extensive expertise in delivering digital transformation for the recycled plastics industry. Following an in-depth assessment of Jiangsu Zhihao’s production environment and operational goals, the team developed a comprehensive smart factory blueprint built around three core innovation pillars:
1. End-to-End Intelligent Traceability
Enabling full visibility, control, and traceability of people, machines, and materials across the entire production and supply chain.
By capturing and integrating operational data, the system supports quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and greater transparency — strengthening trust with partners and stakeholders.
2. Real-Time Intelligent Decision-Making Hub
An AI-powered analytics platform processes live data from across the factory to deliver actionable insights and predictive alerts.
This empowers managers to optimise production efficiency, reduce downtime, and address potential risks proactively.
3. Smart Equipment Operation Management
IoT sensors and machine learning models monitor equipment health in real time, detect inefficiencies early, and optimise energy consumption patterns.
This helps reduce operational costs while contributing to carbon reduction goals — aligning operational excellence with sustainability.
By integrating these three pillars, the project establishes a robust digital foundation that improves transparency, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, while showcasing a strong commitment to environmental and social responsibility.
By integrating these three pillars, the project establishes a robust digital foundation that improves transparency, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, while showcasing a strong commitment to environmental and social responsibility.
Looking Ahead
At the project launch, Dr. Max Cao, CEO of Golden Data, stated:
“This collaboration is a significant step for Golden Data’s smart technology in the recycled manufacturing sector. Together, we are setting a new benchmark for innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence.”
The General Manager of Jiangsu Zhihao added:
“This partnership goes beyond technology — it is about building a scalable, replicable smart factory model that will drive high-quality growth for the rPET industry.”
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