HK UPPERBOND INDUSTRIAL LIMITED

Our Success at the Surabaya Tobacco Expo 2025 We showcased our high-precision cigarette manufacturing machinery and genuine wear parts at the Surabaya Tobacco Expo (Oct 23-24, 2025). The event was a hub for key industry updates. Key Industry Trends Noted: Regulation Ready: Strong demand for equipment adaptable to track-and-trace and plain packaging rules. Efficiency Driven: Focus on machinery and parts that reduce downtime and boost output. Southeast Asia Growth: The region shows sustained investment in production modernization. Our Focus: Reliability & Uptime Visitors valued our dual offer: efficient main equipment and guaranteed quick access to high-quality, compatible wear parts. This complete solution minimizes production stops. The expo strengthened existing partnerships and sparked new conversations across Indonesia and the ASEAN region. We are energized by the feedback and ready to support the industry's evolving needs with reliable machinery and parts.

Successful Participation in Dubai Tobacco Expo 2025: Insights & Opportunities Our company, a leading manufacturer of cigarette production machinery and supplier of critical spare parts, actively participated in the Dubai World Tobacco Exhibition from November 11th to 12th, 2025. The event served as a pivotal platform to connect with global industry players and gain valuable market intelligence. Exhibition Overview: Our booth attracted significant foot traffic, primarily from manufacturers and distributors across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia. Key discussions focused on the reliability of our core equipment and the extended service life of our high-precision wear parts. Several promising leads were generated regarding complete production line upgrades and long-term spare part supply agreements. Industry Trends Observed: A clear shift towards automation and smart manufacturing was evident. There is growing demand for equipment with integrated IoT sensors for predictive maintenance, directly aligning with our R&D direction for next-generation machines. Furthermore, heightened interest in heat-not-burn (HNB) and next-generation product (NGP) manufacturing technologies was noticeable, indicating a diversifying market. Sustainability also emerged as a talking point, with inquiries about energy-efficient machine modifications. Market Outlook: The exhibition reinforced the dynamic growth of the Middle Eastern and African markets. While traditional cigarette manufacturing remains steady, the ancillary market for high-quality, durable spare parts is expanding rapidly, as operators seek to maximize uptime and reduce long-term maintenance costs. Our strategy of providing robust machinery coupled with a responsive spare parts supply chain positions us well to capture this demand. This participation has strengthened our network and provided clear directions for product development to meet evolving global market needs.

Case Study: Boosting Efficiency for a Southeast Asian Tobacco Manufacturer Client: A leading tobacco manufacturer in Southeast Asia Challenge: Outdated production line causing 18% downtime and high maintenance costs Solution: UPPERBOND fully automated cigarette making and packing system Results: 37% productivity increase, 22% reduction in operational costs The Challenge The client faced mounting pressure from market competition but was constrained by aging equipment. Their existing 12-year-old production line experienced frequent breakdowns, inconsistent output quality, and required specialized technicians who were difficult to find in their region. Energy consumption was 40% higher than industry benchmarks, squeezing their profit margins. UPPERBOND's Solution We implemented a complete UPPERBOND ProSeries-3000 integrated line featuring: Smart making units with self-diagnostic capabilities Modular packaging system allowing quick format changes Energy recovery technology reducing power consumption Remote monitoring platform enabling preventive maintenance Installation was completed within 28 days with minimal disruption to their ongoing operations. Our engineers provided on-site training to 34 technicians over a 2-week period. Quantifiable Results (6 Months Post-Installation)     Metric Before UPPERBOND After UPPERBOND Improvement Daily Output 8.2 million cigarettes 11.2 million cigarettes +36.6% Rejection Rate 2.8% 1.1% -60.7% Energy Cost/Unit $0.42/1000 units $0.29/1000 units -31.0% Maintenance Hours/Month 320 hours 115 hours -64.1% Client Testimonial "The UPPERBOND system transformed our production capabilities. What impressed us most was the seamless integration with our existing facility and the ongoing technical support. We've achieved ROI in just 14 months." — Production Director, Client Company