ODM Coated Cardstock Manufacturers & Supplier

Premium OEM/ODM Coating Formulations, Structural Packaging Paperboard, and Multi-Scale Industrial Supply Chains Built for Global Logistics & Packaging Ecosystems

Featured Paper & Board Products Portfolio

Explore our premium grade selection of double-sided glossy sheets, ultra-smooth offset papers, packaging boards, and high-precision converting machinery ready for international export.

High-Quality Smooth Offset Paper

China High-Quality Smooth Offset Paper

Ideal for stunning prints, high opacity, and reliable runnability directly from our partner factories.

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Ultra-Smooth A4 Copy Paper

Cheap Ultra-Smooth A4 Copy Paper

Engineered for seamless office prints, presenting high-brightness and minimal dust properties.

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High-Speed A4 Copy Paper Cutter Machine

ODM High-Speed A4 Paper Cutter

Efficient cutting machinery solution designed to maximize yield and speed up factory processing lines.

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Premium Paper Brochure

Premium Brochure Paper Board

Elevate your brand's physical handouts with supreme smoothness and brilliant ink holdout coatings.

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Durable Corrugated Cardboard Boxes

Durable Corrugated Cardboard Boxes

Reliable corrugated solutions for robust shipping containers, high load-bearing capacity storage.

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Premium Coated Paper

China Premium Coated Paper

Optimized for vivid graphic color reproduction, ideal for commercial magazines and marketing books.

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Soft and Strong Face Tissue

Soft & Strong Facial Tissue

Gentle double-layered tissue fiber custom formulated to suit consumer hygiene requirements globally.

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Ultra-Clear Thermal Paper

Ultra-Clear Thermal Receipt Paper

Ensuring fast, high-contrast black printing with long-lasting thermal sensitivity coatings.

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Industrial Landscape & Structural Demand for Coated Cardstock

In the contemporary global packaging and luxury printing market, the selection of substrates acts as a direct signifier of brand value and structural security. Coated cardstock, specifically high-grammage solid bleached sulfate (SBS), Folding Boxboard (FBB, GC1/GC2), and coated kraft backboards, are the backbones of modern packaging designs. As global brands transition from plastics to paper-based alternatives, the requirement for high-performance barriers, gloss, and structural integrity has skyrocketed.

Understanding the Chemistry of Coated Paperboards

The coating formula is typically composed of pigments such as premium Kaolin clay and Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3) suspended in a synthetic latex binder system (often styrene-butadiene copolymer). This microscopic layer fills the structural voids of the base wood fibers, yielding a highly flat surface (with Parker Print-Surf values often below 1.2 microns) that prevents ink absorption and enables high ink-gloss and vibrant color reproduction.

As a leading ODM Coated Cardstock manufacturer and supplier, Tianjin Port Free Trade Zone Jingkuo International Trade Co., LTD leverages advanced processing technology to meet dynamic market trends. Our production site is optimized for flexible grammage configuration (ranging from 180 GSM up to 450 GSM), custom chemical coatings (including grease-resistant, water-repellent, and heat-sealable biodegradable emulsions), and varying surface finishes (ultra-gloss, semi-matte, and soft-touch). By managing the production pipeline from base pulp formulation to double-side blade coating, we achieve consistent runnability on high-speed offset and flexographic printing presses.

About Jingkuo International Trade

Tianjin Port Free Trade Zone Jingkuo International Trade Co., LTD integrates large-scale industrial manufacture and global logistics, boasting over 15 years of trade and fabrication history. Our primary manufacturing facility is located in Dongping, Shandong, China, spanning a massive 60,000 square meters (with 54,000 square meters of dedicated clean production plant).

Equipped with 8 high-grade continuous coating and finishing lines, a fully integrated material testing laboratory, a professional packaging design department, and round-the-clock quality control inspectors, we guarantee that all batches meet international standards (including ISO9001 and food safety grades). Our current annual output sits at approximately 60,000 tons of high-grade paper and board products.

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Years Experience
60,000
Tons Annual Output
8
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Jingkuo Shandong Production Plant

Our Core Advantages & Structural Integrity

Partnering with Jingkuo ensures consistent paper quality, supply security, and pricing advantages that strengthen your packaging supply chain.

Product & Service Quality

We maintain strict ISO-certified QA procedures from raw fiber selection to final slit-winding. Internal testing laboratories measure tear resistance, moisture content, stiffness, and surface brightness to ensure absolute compliance with international parameters.

Supply Chain Management

By integrating pulp procurement, coating preparation, and finishing under one ecosystem, we significantly reduce operating overhead. Our location near major ports reduces overland transport latency and guarantees secure export logistics.

Market Development Ability

Our sales channels span Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. We co-develop tailor-made solutions with regional packaging converters, providing localized GSMs and chemical profiles that align with regional packing machine settings.

Customer Service & Global Warehousing

We provide comprehensive lifecycle support: pre-sales consultation, custom trial runs, technical alignment, and rapid troubleshooting. With global shipping routes structured via our Tianjin Port Free Trade Zone operations, we coordinate customs clearances and establish warehousing arrangements to fulfill emergency batch requests.

Product Spectrum & Processing Capability

From primary packaging cardstock to consumer tissues and specialized converting equipment, we supply high-performance substrates for diverse manufacturing ecosystems.

Pulp and Coated Paper Stock Processing
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Household and Sanitary Paper Products

Manufactured using premium 100% virgin pulp fibers for high absorbency, strength, and softness.

  • JUMBO ROLL Base Paper
  • JUMBO ROLL Tissue (JRT)
  • Toilet Paper Roll
  • Facial Tissue
  • Hand Towel
  • Handkerchief & Napkins
  • Kitchen Towel
  • Face Cleaning Towel
  • Sanitary & Alcohol Wipes
  • Baby & Adult Diapers
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Industrial Packaging & Printing Boards

Our core manufacturing range includes multi-layered folding boxboards and highly specialized laminates.

  • Ivory Board / GC1 / GC2
  • GC4 Kraft-Back Board
  • Coated Cardstock (C1S / C2S)
  • Non-Plastic Coated Barrier Board
  • Paper Cup Stock
  • Gold & Silver Aluminum Laminate
  • Double Panel Greyboard
  • Kraft Packaging Paper
  • Thermal & Carbonless (NCR) Paper
  • Sublimation Transfer Paper
  • Cellophane & Glassine
Specialized Packaging Paperboard Reel

Technical Roadmap & Future Outlook of Coated Paper Technology

The manufacturing sector for coated cardstock is undergoing a rapid evolution toward absolute sustainability and smart functional properties. Jingkuo's R&D division, backed by our 10-member technical team, is currently focusing on three key technology pillars: biodegradable barrier layers, digital press performance optimization, and ultra-lightweight structural configurations.

1. Aqueous Dispersion Coatings (Plastic-Free Era)

Traditional liquid packaging and food service boards rely on a thin layer of polyethylene (PE) or wax laminated onto the cardboard surface. While effective, this setup makes standard recycling difficult. Our technical roadmap aims to scale the production of aqueous-coated dispersion boards (plastic-free board). These water-based polymer coatings dry to form a flexible barrier against grease and water, but biodegrade and repulp easily during normal paper recycling.

2. Micro-Fibrillated Cellulose (MFC) Integration

By blending MFC into the base pulp layer, we can increase the internal bond strength of the cardstock without adding weight. This allows us to reduce cardstock weight (caliper reduction) by up to 15% while matching the stiffness, tensile resistance, and folding capabilities of heavier, traditional cardstocks. This technology helps downstream packaging companies reduce raw material costs and lower carbon emissions during transport.

Future Blueprint: Smart Packaging & Digital Finishes

We are optimizing cardstock surfaces to work seamlessly with high-speed digital inkjet presses (like HP Indigo and Landa Nanography). The coating chemistry is adjusted to set water-based pigments quickly, preventing color bleed and ensuring clear details. This makes it ideal for short-run, customizable packaging and print-on-demand designs.

China's Packaging Supply Chain Resilience & Cost Advantages

Our operation model combines northern China's raw material sourcing with free-trade zone logistics to ensure stable supply and competitive pricing. Our main mills in Shandong have access to high-quality domestic and imported wood pulps, keeping raw material costs steady and supply lines reliable.

Additionally, our logistics hub in the Tianjin Port Free Trade Zone offers important tax benefits, simplified customs handling, and easy container loading. This allows us to process high-volume exports quickly and maintain a large safety stock, helping us fulfill urgent orders for international distributors without shipping delays.

Localized Application Scenarios & Regional Adherence

Tailoring our cardstock weight, coatings, and compliance features to meet the unique industrial and regulatory demands of global markets.

Europe: Plastic-Free Food Service

European companies require plastic-free cardstock that complies with EU single-use plastic regulations. Our non-plastic, aqueous-coated cardstock supports fully recyclable hot drink cups, fast-food boxes, and fresh produce trays, making it a reliable choice for eco-conscious brands.

Middle East: Luxury Retail & Humidity Resistance

High-end cosmetic, perfume, and confectionery packaging in the Gulf region demands structural stability and premium finishes under high humidity. Our GC1 folding boxboards feature moisture-barrier coatings to prevent box deformation, while their white bases support metallic foil stamping and spot UV accents.

Asia & North America: E-Commerce & Retail

The rise of automated e-commerce packing systems requires cardstock with clean, consistent folding lines to prevent jams. Our cardstocks are treated to achieve the perfect stiffness, ensuring smooth folding and high structural durability for retail and shipping boxes.

Case Presentations

Real-world examples showing how our supply capacity, local delivery solutions, and competitive pricing help partners overcome operational challenges.

Serving a Big-Name Retailer

Meeting Large-Scale Retailer's Demand

A major international retailer faced domestic supply chain delays. Jingkuo stepped in with overseas warehouses and flexible shipping solutions, providing a steady supply of premium paperboard and quick local deliveries to keep their packaging lines running smoothly.

Cost-Saving for a Small Business

Cost-Saving for a Small Business

A small local business struggled with high material costs. By sourcing directly from Jingkuo's competitive inventory, they reduced purchasing costs by 20% while maintaining the print quality and thickness of their product packaging.

Industrial Product Center & Hot-Sale Goods

A comprehensive overview of our standard items, covering office needs, custom packaging boxes, and specialized converting systems.

A4 Paper Cutter

A4 Paper Cutter Machine

Durable cutting machines for high-precision, clean cuts, suitable for busy print shops and school settings.

Office Paper

Premium Office Paper

High-brightness, anti-curl office papers designed for jam-free printing in high-speed copiers.

Coated Paper

Double-Side Coated Paper

Ultra-smooth coated paper with excellent ink absorption, perfect for commercial brochures and flyers.

Packaging Paper

Packaging Paperboard

Heavy-duty, high-stiffness boards designed to handle demanding folding and printing requirements.

Factory Tour & Quality Assurance Infrastructure

Get a firsthand look at our automated production lines, testing laboratories, and warehouses inside our 60,000-square-meter facility.

Technical Q&A & Procurement Guide

Get answers to common technical, shipping, and customization questions about our coated cardstock solutions.

1. What is the differences between C1S and C2S coated cardstock, and how do I choose?
C1S (Coated One Side) features a glossy clay coating on only one face, leaving the reverse side raw and absorbent. This is ideal for packaging like cosmetic and food boxes, where the outside needs bright, high-fidelity printing and the inside needs to absorb glue easily or maintain a natural kraft feel.

C2S (Coated Two Sides) has gloss clay coatings on both sides, providing a smooth finish for high-quality printing on both faces. It is commonly used for luxury brochures, folders, postcards, and marketing materials.
2. Which coating materials do you use to ensure eco-friendly disposal and recycling?
Our standard coated cardstocks use a combination of natural Kaolin clay, Calcium Carbonate, and synthetic latex binders, which are fully repulpable in standard recycling mills.

For food-grade and water-resistant packaging, we offer advanced aqueous barrier coatings as a green alternative to traditional plastic laminations. These coatings break down completely in recycling systems, keeping your packaging compliant with strict environmental rules.
3. What grammages (GSM) and caliper options are available for ODM orders?
We provide a wide range of grammages, starting from 180 GSM (about 8pt caliper) up to 450 GSM (about 22pt caliper). For heavy-duty packaging, we can custom-laminate boards to meet your specific thickness, stiffness, and burst-strength requirements.
4. How does your facility maintain consistent gloss and thickness parameters across batches?
We run automated thickness gauges and optical sensors along our 8 production lines. These systems adjust the clay mixture and blade pressure in real time, keeping weight variations within 1.5% and surface roughness under 1.2 microns. Our QC lab also conducts regular tests on every batch before shipping.
5. What logistics support do you offer for large shipments from the free-trade zone?
Our facility near the Tianjin Port Free Trade Zone allows us to offer duty-free raw material storage and faster customs clearance. We handle all export documentation and work with top shipping lines to offer flexible delivery terms (FOB, CIF, DDP) that match your logistics needs.

Additional Paper & Machine Portfolio

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China Ultra-Smooth A4 Copy Paper

China Ultra-Smooth A4 Copy Paper

Seamless office copy sheets featuring high brightness and minimal feed jam risks.

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ODM High - Speed A4 Paper Cutter

High-speed converting machinery configured for paper processing plants in India.

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Discount High-Quality Smooth Offset Paper

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Uncoated print stock with excellent sheet stability and high ink density retention.

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Soft & Strong Facial Tissue

Highly absorbent hygiene tissues tailored to the preferences of consumers in Africa.

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ODM Soft & Strong Face Tissue

ODM Soft & Strong Facial Tissue

Custom hygiene rolls and facial tissues designed for large retail chains.

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ODM Ultra-Smooth A4 Copy Paper

ODM Ultra-Smooth A4 Copy Paper

Premium cut sheet stock optimized for high-volume laser and inkjet office printers.

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Cheap Durable Corrugated Cardboard Storage Boxes

Durable Corrugated Storage Boxes

Heavy-duty cardboard storage boxes designed to resist crushing during shipping.

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Buy High-Speed A4 Copy Paper Cutter

High-Speed A4 Copy Paper Cutter

Automated, heavy-duty paper cutters built for efficient office and plant operations in India.

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