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“ We pursue the returnable and reusable of logistics packaging across the society. As digitalization makes the circulation and use of packaging as easy as water and power, industrial civilization is pushed a step forward. ”
- Qingxin LiaoFOUNDER & CEO, HOREN CORTP
Value
Circulation with nature
We have been exploring the best ways for logistics packaging to influence the natural environment on the bright side. From saying to acting, HOREN has been devoted to replacing disposable packaging with smart returnable transit packaging(RTP) alternatives for more than a decade. It is our ambition to maintain and join in the eco-circulation with the nature.
Vision
To make the circulation of RTP as easy as water and power use!
Following the basic needs for packaging itself, how to promote its circulation and reusable across the society has become a key topic concerned by China’s logistics packaging industry. Through the integration with IoT and AI, the development of smart RTP packaging, a SaaS cloud platform, and a nationwide offline operation network, packaging circulation is finally becoming as easy as water and power use.
Mission
To eliminate disposable logistics packaging!
Championing the philosophy of “circulation with nature,” HOREN has long been driving the returnable and reusable of packaging across the society, as powered by cutting-edge technologies such as IoT, cloud computing, and AI. And thanks to its high circulation efficiency and ultra-low loss rate, our RTP is gradually replacing disposable packaging.
Corporate Culture
CUSTOMER-
ORIENTATION
ORIENTATION
All of our operations are centered on the actual needs of customers. Our consistent pursuit is more than customers’ satisfaction, but going beyond their expectations.
PROFESSIONALISM
AND RELIABILITY
AND RELIABILITY
HOREN firmly believes that “professionalism is a prerequisite for satisfaction.” Only the most advanced equipment, the most advanced technology, and the best team provide the most professional and reliable services, which in turn wins customers’ satisfaction and trust.
CONTINUOUS
LEARNING
LEARNING
An enterprise is an ever-growing society. HOREN is well aware that continuous learning leads to ceaseless progress in technology, management, operation. This allows us to address drastic changes in the market, instead of being left behind.
CONSISTENT
EFFORTS
EFFORTS
Risks and challenges always exist. All shareholders and the management team of HOREN is convinced that “only perseverance and hard work could get us through fierce competitions.”
SPACE STRATEGY
Entire smart RTP industrySolutionHOREN’s expert team is agile in discovering the necessary loss and waste hidden everywhere, and professional in capturing every key point in industrial scenarios. Based on that, we are able to design smart and considerate solutions for users throughout the industry.
Service IntegrationPAASIn future, each process of the lean production is redefined by digitalization, and we define whole packaging as a service integration, including the BI dashboard of the SaaS system, pooling depots, logistics service of the return and delivery, cleaning and maintenance, customized accessories, etc.
CoRTP+AI for IPCoRTP+ has deeply integrated with intelligent hardware devices, big data and AI algorithms to assist users in real-time and transparent monitoring of packaging circulation. Its powerful AI-assisted decision-making system has completely resolved the “low cycle” and “high loss” of packages.
New ConnectionConnectingHOREN has built a new business ecosystem that is open, shared, efficient and collaborative. We have formulated and released a range of standard business collaboration processes and benefit sharing & distribution mechanisms to empower the roles in different stages of a process. In this way, we hope to promote the win-win cooperation in the end to end supply chain.
X RemodelerEcosystemHOREN has initiated the “X Remodeler” program and empowered supply chain partners for upgrade and transformation by offering standardized packaging solutions, patented technology and process systems, as well as funds, management and order support. The aim is to foster a new generation of professional manufacturers.
Milestones
What is the future? This is a question all practitioners are thinking about, while HOREN is determined to be the one that gives the answer. In the past two decades, we have fought against conventions and common sense, believing that common paths are the hardest to walk through. We keep exploring ways to break through. We work hard day by day, dreaming about what we want to be: from liquid, to fresh food, auto parts, cold chain, and pallets; from packaging technology to IoT and SaaS; from quality, to variety , and then intellectual property rights; from sales to services; from home to abroad; from online to offline... we build a brand and an intelligent IoT, digital and platform-based system from scratch. Along our everlasting journey of exploration and innovation, we choose new technologies and models, finding answers and paths through trial and error. At first no one knew how to do it, but we are courageous enough to keep walking against all odds, and finally the first light of the day is in front of us.
2021
Jan
Shanghai Hongyan Returnable Transit Packagings Co.,LTD is renamed HOREN CORTP Co.,LTD.
2020
Nov
The smart RTP solution and AI dispatching system tailored for the DPD is applied across Europe.
Sep
HOREN wins the 2020 EY Fudan China's Most Promising Enterprise Award.
Aug
HOREN is honored the Shanghai Patent Demonstration Enterprise.
Jun
The smart insulation container of HOREN wins the German Red Dot Design Award 2020.
May
EUO Crates, the small foldable crates for auto parts is put into mass production.
Apr
The new BPA-free food grade butterfly valve for IBC liners starts mass production.
HOREN releases its SaaS platform for the digital management of smart RTP packaging – CoRTP.
2019
Nov
Flower Crate, the returnable container for fresh flowers starts mass production.
Oct
HOREN wins the 21st China Patent Awards – Excellence Award.
Sep
HOREN is rated as the Shanghai Professional, Advanced, Specialized and Innovative Enterprise.
Aug
HOREN closes Series C funding, led by the China-US Green Fund, and followed by Lantern Capital.
Feb
Founder of HOREN Mr.Qingxin Liao is included in the fourth group of leading talent in science and technology.
Jan
HOREN welcomes its Japanese branch.
2018
Nov
HOREN is rated as the National High-tech Enterprise again.
Mr. Qingxin Liao is honored the 2017 National Science and Technology Innovation and Talent.
Sep
HOREN wins the Thirty Years of Entrepreneurship – Award for Star Sci-tech Innovation Enterprise.
HOREN initiates and joins in the Digital Silk Road Industrial Alliance.
Aug
HOREN signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Palogix, and the IBC OF330 becoming available in the US.
Jul
RDU, the medium-sized wheeled foldable container for the fresh products is launched.
Jun
HOREN’s large foldable container manufacturing base in Taizhou is put into operation.
The Japanese and Korean standard 1100*1100mm IBC T11 is put into mass production.
The USPS-tailored 40*48-inch LightWeight FLC for the express parcel industry starts mass production.
May
At the 2018 Global Unicorn Enterprise Forum, HOREN is included in the Value List of Chinese Unicorn and Mountain Goat Enterprises.
2017
Oct
The HOREN brand is unveiled, and the industrial packaging recycling service for the Chinese market is launched.
KingKong RPC series with double smooth surfaces for fruit and vegetables start mass production.
Sep
HOREN is rated the Demonstration Enterprise of Patent Pilot in Shanghai.
Aug
We complete Series B financing, led by Seven Seas Venture, and followed by Lantern Capital.
Jul
HOREN’s Jiaxing Smart Factory is put into operation, specializing in RPCs, valves other products.
Jun
IBC330 series, the 44*48-inch tailored for North American users, obtains the AAR certification.
HOREN closes A round financing of RMB 66 million, led by Lantern Capital and followed by Caohejing Angel Fund.
2016
Dec
HOREN is honored the 2016 Shanghai Top 50 Startups with Highest Investment Potential.
Nov
Martin Thornhill, Managing Director of CHEP Pallecon Solutions –Europe,joins HOREN and starts further expansion.
Oct
David Allen Edwards, former Vice President of LOSCAM Asia Pacific, joins HOREN for further expansion.
Jun
Mr. John A. Wissing joins HOREN to be responsible for business development in the US market.
2015
Oct
HOREN is rated as the National High-tech Enterprise.
2014
Apr
OF1040, the European standard 1200*1000mm plastic collapsible IBC for liquids starts mass production.
Jan
HOREN closes an angel funding round, introducing the Vertex Ventures under Temasek.
2013
Jan
FLC KF975 with double smooth surfaces used for auto parts is developed and put into production.
2012
Dec
HOREN reached strategic cooperation with CHEP, the world leading provider of package leasing services.
Apr
The valve manufacturing base constructed by HOREN in line with FDA standards opens in Shanghai.
2011
Dec
The world's first zero-torque Roplug valve designed for plastic foldable IBCs starts mass production.
2008
Sep
Mr. Travis Teague joins HOREN to be responsible for business development in Europe and the Asia Pacific.
2007
Jul
Mr. Robert Greenough joins HOREN and, the start the expansion of international markets.
1999
Oct
Mr. Liao Qingxin founds Shanghai horen Technology Co., Ltd., the predecessor of HOREN.
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Global patents
Total number732
International PCT109
Chinese patents
Invention191
Utility model136
Design24
Authorized21
Authorized invention94
Europe-US patents
Published29In europe
Authorized136In europe
Published24In US
Authorized21In US
Japanese patents
Published12
Authorized14
All the data on this website is provided by HOREN unless otherwise stated.
*Full load: Only when the liquid density ≤ 1.35g/cm³.
*High reliability test: All tests are tested at HOREN’s standard labs in simulation of the conditions required by ISTA and ASTM.
*Traditional non-foldable IBC: Non-foldable plastic IBC tanks in general on the market with dimensions of 1200x1000x1145mm.
*Regular plastic foldable IBC: IBCs on the market under Asian and European standards and with dimensions of 1200x1000x1140mm and volume of around 1000L. Thus IBC OF330, with a volume of 1249L, is about 25% larger.
*Two-thirds: The volume of a folded IBC is approximately 1/3 of that when unfolded. So compared with a non-foldable container of the same size, 2/3 of the storage space is saved for return transport.
*Three-quarters: The volume of a folded IBC OF330 is approximately 1/4 of that when unfolded. So compared with a non-foldable container of the same size, 3/4 of the storage space is saved for return transport.
*Service life of up to 10 years: Measured in accordance with the limited conditions in HOREN’s standard labs.
*TE pin: Available upon request and purchase.
*Heater pad: Available upon request and purchase.
*7.6:1: The ratio of the volume of an erected KingKong RPC to that when folded is approximately 7.6:1.
*31%: Obtained upon measurement of multiple products under the same conditions of compression test in HOREN’s standard labs.
*No Crate Change: Goods stored in HOREN’s crates can be directly transported from farm or place of origin to market for display and sale, without the need to change to new crates.
*0.1%: In HOREN’s standard lab environment, 1000kg of 300,000-cP viscous liquid, after being discharging, leaves residues weighing <1kg.
*Hands-free: After RRS and liner are installed, no more manual operation is needed during the discharge process.
*Folding ratio 3:1: The ratio of the volume of an erected FLC KF975 to that when folded is approximately 3:1.
