Recently, a delegation from the French Roquette Group visited Weihai Chemical Machinery Co., Ltd. for in-depth cooperation discussions. As strategic partners for 20 years, both sides took this visit as an opportunity to explore new chapters of collaboration.
French Roquette: A Global Leader in Starch Deep Processing
Founded in 1933, Roquette has dedicated nearly a century to plant-based ingredients and is now a global leader in the production, technology, and application of polyols (sugar alcohols). Its core products include sorbitol, maltitol, and other polyols, widely used in food nutrition, pharmaceuticals, and the chemical industry.
Weihai Chemical Machinery: A Pioneer in Sugar Alcohol Hydrogenation Reactors
With 50 years of technical expertise, Weihai Chemical Machinery is a global leader in magnetic drive reactors and has decades of experience in developing and manufacturing hydrogenation equipment for sugar alcohols. Breaking through capacity limitations, the company has localized the production of large-scale hydrogenation reactors (30m³–60m³) for sugar alcohol projects. Its customized designs adapt to various hydrogenation processes, featuring optimized structures and precise manufacturing that enable accurate temperature and pressure control. This achieves industry-leading results, including hydrogen utilization rates exceeding 95% and sugar alcohol conversion rates above 98%, forming a core technological advantage. The company has established extensive partnerships with leading domestic and international sugar alcohol enterprises, earning high recognition for the efficiency, stability, and energy-saving performance of its equipment.
During the meeting, both sides discussed process requirements for sugar alcohol hydrogenation equipment, sustainable upgrades, and future cooperation directions. The Roquette delegation expressed full recognition of Weihai Chemical Machinery's comprehensive capabilities in equipment design, manufacturing, and product quality, expressing hope for deeper cooperation in starch deep processing.
This visit not only strengthened the long-standing trust between the two parties but also laid a solid foundation for future collaboration. Weihai Chemical Machinery remains committed to its principle of "Quality First, Customer Foremost," striving to provide better products and services to global clients like Roquette and jointly drive industry progress.
