Linglong, 13 January 2021, Zhaoyuan, – Shandong Linglong Tyre Co., Ltd. (Linglong) signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding with Beijing University of Chemical Technology and South China University of Technology to jointly research and develop innovative solutions for the tire industry  in China.

People participated in the online MOU-signing ceremony included:

● Professor Zhang Liqun, Vice President of Beijing University of Chemical Technology;

● Professor Wang Leyu, Executive Vice President of Science and Technology Development Research Institute of Beijing University of Chemical Technology;

● Professor Xu Fujian, President of School of Material Science and Engineering of Beijing University of Chemical Technology;

● Professor Ren Li, Vice President of School of Material Science and Engineering of South China University of technology;

● Professor Guo Baochun, School of Material Science and Engineering of South China University of Technology;

● Wang Feng, Chairman and President of Linglong Tire.

Professor Zhang Liqun, Vice President of Beijing University of Chemical Technology as seen in the middle, along with the signing team

    In this industry-academia partnership, the three parties agree to carry out joint research and innovation through tapping each other’s strengths. Together, they will pilot 14 projects including the invention of biodegradable car tires and self-powered sensors for smart tires – with a strong research focus on green tech and solutions that are energy-saving, low in carbon and exude high performance.

    On behalf of the Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Vice President Professor Zhang Liqun expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Linglong Tire for the long-term support. “Linglong Tire sets the industry benchmark in China's tire ecosystem. We look forward to aggregating our research expertise to bring more values to the tire industry through this mutually-beneficial partnership,” says Zhang.

Wang Feng, Chairman and President of Linglong Tire and the executive team

  “This partnership with leading Chinese universities Beijing University of Chemical Technology and South China University of Technology enables the access to the crucial skills, equipment, and knowledge in the chemical industry,” says Wang Feng, Chairman and President of Linglong Tire. “Harnessing the knowledge and expertise of our expanded team, I am convinced that we will drive bigger breakthroughs in the advancement of R&D of new sustainable materials, production processes and technology in the future. We regard innovation as the pivotal driving force for the industrial development and believes our joint efforts in R&D will come into fruition that benefits the society at large.”

    To date, Linglong Tire has partnered with universities such as Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Tsinghua University, Jilin University, South China University of Technology, Beijing Jiaotong University, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shandong University, Harbin Institute of Technology, Qingdao University of Science and Technology. Through sharing capital and human resources, Linglong is able to enhance its own R&D and innovation capabilities, while achieving leapfrog in scientific and technological transformation.

Professor Guo Baochun, School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology

    Linglong Tire has had historical partnership with Beijing University of Chemical Technology. During their years of cooperation, they have jointly undertaken the National High-tech R&D “863 Program” and National Basic Research “973 Program'', amongst other major national scientific research projects. Both parties have also jointly developed 16 patents for new products and technologies, such as the dandelion rubber tire, large aircraft tire and energy- generating tire as well as the research of graphene and other advanced materials. In fact, two of the research results were awarded the second prize in the National Science and Technology Progress Award and the National Technology Invention Awards.