Gathering Momentum for the Paper Industry’s New Dynamics! You are cordially invited to the 2026 21st Guangzhou International Paper Expo & Paper-based Materials Exhibition, featuring keylife innovations.

1. Event Overview

• Event Name: 2026 21st Guangzhou International Paper Expo & Paper-based Materials Application and Technology Exhibition
• Date: May 13 to 15, 2026
• Venue: Poly World Trade Center Expo, Pazhou, Guangzhou, China
• Organizers: Jointly organized by the Guangdong Paper Industry Association, Guangdong Paper Industry Trade Union Federation, and paper industry associations/societies from multiple provinces (Jiangsu, Henan, Zhejiang, Sichuan, Guangxi, Fujian, Hubei, Jiangxi, Hebei, Shanxi, Hunan, Yunnan), and the Shandong Light Industry Machinery Association.
• Supporting Organizations: Supported by the Russian Waste Paper Processors Union, Indian Pulp and Paper Technical Association, Pakistan Paper Merchants Association, Myanmar Pulp and Paper Industries Association, and The Paper Industry Technical Association (UK).

Scale & Positioning:

• Exhibition Area: Expected to reach 11,000 square meters.
• Exhibitors: Gathering over 200 renowned domestic and international brands.
• Positioning: Aims to establish a “one-stop” procurement and exchange platform connecting the entire paper industry chain.

2. 6 Major Thematic Zones

The exhibition features the following six dedicated zones:

1. International ZoneGathers various types of paper, pulping and papermaking equipment, supporting products, and papermaking chemicals from countries and regions including Europe, America, Southeast Asia, and Russia.
2. Paper Industry ZoneCovers cultural paper, office paper; packaging paper, printing paper; industrial paper, various paperboards; printing/packaging and other specialty paper/paperboard; various pulps, waste paper, paper products, tissue paper and sanitary products; paper industry e-commerce platforms.
3. Pulping & Papermaking Technology ZoneShowcases pulping and papermaking machinery, parts, auxiliary equipment, instruments and meters; energy-saving, environmental protection and comprehensive utilization technologies/equipment; robots and intelligent manufacturing technology equipment for papermaking and paper product printing/packaging; tissue paper production/converting equipment; paper product processing and printing/packaging equipment.
4. Papermaking Chemicals ZoneFeatures modified starch; sizing agents; water-soluble polymers; functional and process papermaking chemicals; fillers (pigments); coating binders (adhesives); papermaking enzymes and biotechnology; various water treatment agents for papermaking; other papermaking chemicals.
5. Paper for Plastic Replacement & Pulp Molding ZoneFocuses on paper cups, bowls, and other tableware; industrial and consumer paper-plastic packaging products; fully degradable paper-plastic composite materials; paper products, packaging, and solutions; pulp molded products, equipment, and molds; chemicals and additives for paper-plastics; fully biodegradable packaging materials, products, and solutions.
6. Paper-based Materials ZoneDisplays electrical paper, cigarette paper, filter materials, food packaging paper, medical paper, business communication paper, construction paper, art paper, industrial paper, green packaging, fiber raw materials, equipment and instruments, chemicals, etc.
7. Target Audience & Global Reach
8. Keylife’s Innovations in Sustainability: Discover how keylife is leading the way in sustainable practices within the paper industry.
9. Keylife’s Role in the Industry: As a leader in the paper industry, Keylife provides innovative solutions that enhance production efficiency and sustainability.

• International Procurement Focus: The organizers collaborate with paper industry associations from over 20 countries/regions (Southeast Asia, Europe, Russia, India, Middle East, Africa) to organize overseas buyer delegations. Professional visitors from more than 30 countries/regions including Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Myanmar, Pakistan, Finland, Sweden, Germany, Russia, India, and South Africa are planned to be invited.
• Domestic Market Coverage: Attracts professional visitors from 15+ key Chinese provinces and cities including Guangdong, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Shandong, Guangxi, and Hunan.

4. Concurrent High-Level Industry Events

The exhibition will host multiple forums and matchmaking conferences covering core industry topics:

• ◆ 2026 9th Ten-Province (Region) Paper Industry Exchange ConferenceTime: May 13, 2026: 13:30-17:00 | May 14, 2026: 9:30-17:00
• ◆ 2026 Paper-based Materials Application and Technology Development ForumTime: May 14, 2026: 9:30-17:00
• ◆ 2026 Asian Papermaking Equipment & Paper Procurement Matchmaking ConferenceTime: May 14, 2026: 10:00-17:00

Discussion Topics include: New pulping/papermaking technologies, green & low-carbon practices, cost reduction & efficiency improvement, digital & intelligent transformation, innovative applications of specialty paper & paper-based materials, global paper trade expansion strategies.

5. Exhibition Value Proposition

As a globally-connected industry event rooted in South China, it aims to:

• Gather leading enterprises, premium distributors, end-users, and service providers from across the industry chain.
• Build a nationwide bridge for supply-demand matching.
• Help upstream and downstream enterprises connect production/sales channels, achieve resource complementarity and win-win cooperation.
• Inject strong momentum into the high-quality development of China’s paper industry.

Join us to explore industry trends and connect with the global paper market!

Date: May 13-15, 2026

Venue: Poly World Trade Center Expo, Pazhou, Guangzhou

KEYLIFE, the leading manufacturer of paper machine clothing(press felt, forming fabric, dryer fabric) and filter cloth, will join the exhibition and its stand is A63. We warmly welcome you to visit us and have a fruitable discussion!