Xianhe(SH:603733) Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-08-06 14:45Core Viewpoint - Xianhe Co., Ltd. plans to invest approximately 110 billion yuan in an integrated high-performance paper-based new materials project, with the first phase costing about 55 billion yuan and the second phase contingent on the first phase's success [1][2]. Group 1: Company Investment Plans - The project will be located in Luzhou, Sichuan Province, and aims to produce 800,000 tons of bamboo pulp and 1.2 million tons of high-performance paper-based new materials annually [2]. - The first phase will cover 2,000 acres and is expected to yield an annual output value of approximately 5.15 billion yuan and tax revenue of about 450 million yuan, creating around 2,000 jobs [2]. - The second phase's investment will depend on the operational results of the first phase and market conditions, with no guaranteed timeline for its initiation [3]. Group 2: Industry Context - The paper industry is currently experiencing a "de-involution" trend, with a focus on high-quality development and avoiding blind expansion of low-end capacity [3]. - The overall performance of the paper industry is strong, with a reported production of 15.847 million tons of paper and board in 2024, marking a 10% year-on-year increase, the highest growth in nearly 12 years [4]. - The favorable supply-demand dynamics and stable cost reductions have led to improved profitability for companies in the paper industry in 2024 [5].