From Powder Manufacturing to Global Compliance: Zhongqi Guangdong Silicon Materials Co., Ltd.'s 20-Year Journey of Progress

Over the past two decades, Zhongqi Guangdong Silicon Materials Co., Ltd., with silica at its core, has grown from a small startup into a modern enterprise serving the food and feed sectors, with access to domestic and international markets. Each breakthrough at each critical milestone reflects its dedication to technological innovation, adherence to quality standards, and precise global market positioning.
2006-2011: Silicon-Based Development Embarks, Building a Foundation for Development in Two Locations
The establishment of Zhongqi Powder Materials Factory in 2006 marked the company's official entry into the silica industry. At that time, the company focused on silica powder production, continuously honing fundamental processes such as raw material selection and fine grinding. As a physically inert and chemically stable base material, silica holds broad application prospects in food, feed, pharmaceuticals, and other fields. This initial focus anchored the company's focus on silica-based materials and accumulated valuable practical production experience. After four years of technological and market development, the establishment of Shandong Zhonglian Chemical Co., Ltd. in 2010 marked a significant milestone in the company's large-scale development. Leveraging Shandong's strong chemical industry foundation, the company transitioned from powder processing to chemical manufacturing, systematically enhancing its production system and management capabilities. The following year, Guangzhou Zhongqi Silicon Industry Co., Ltd. was established. This strategic location perfectly aligned with the Pearl River Delta region's industrial cluster advantages and convenient logistics, paving the way for subsequent expansion into the South China market and export business. The initial establishment of dual bases in the north and south provided a solid foundation for the company's future development.

2013-2017: Build a foundation of quality, overcoming compliance and technical barriers

In 2013, the company obtained its first food additive production license, officially entering the high-threshold food-grade silica market. This qualification requires compliance with national mandatory standards throughout the entire production process, marking the company's products' qualification for entry into the food industry. They can be widely used in anti-caking and flow-enhancing applications in powdered foods such as milk powder, chicken essence, and instant coffee, laying the foundation for entering high-value-added market segments. The establishment of a compliance system achieved a significant leap forward in 2014, with the company simultaneously receiving ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System and ISO 9001 Quality Management System certifications. The ISO 22000 system utilizes HACCP principles to conduct hazard analysis and control throughout the food chain, ensuring product safety from the root. The ISO 9001 system standardizes management throughout the entire production process, driving both efficiency and quality improvements. The implementation of these two certifications fully aligns the company's management with international standards, becoming a "quality hallmark" that earns market trust.

To overcome restrictions on international market access, the company accelerated its global certification efforts. Obtaining HALAL certification in 2015 ensured that its products met Muslim dietary standards, successfully tapping into the multi-billion-person Islamic market in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. In 2016, obtaining OU Kosher certification enabled it to successfully enter the high-end food market in Europe and the United States, leveraging its authority within the Jewish community. These two certifications combined have established a comprehensive access system covering all major religious food markets worldwide, laying a significant foundation for international expansion. The company's acquisition of High-Tech Enterprise designation in 2017 marked its fundamental transformation from a production-oriented to a technology-driven business. Leveraging the policy benefits and R&D incentives this designation brought, the company increased its investment in core technologies such as silica modification and functionalization development, establishing a proprietary intellectual property system. Its products have continuously achieved breakthroughs in key metrics such as purity control and particle size distribution, with some parameters reaching high purity standards of ≥99.5%, significantly enhancing its core competitiveness.

2019-2021: Capacity Expansion, Entering the Capital and International Market

In 2019, the company expanded its production line at its Guangdong base. This decision was both a response to growing demand in the South China market and a strategic move leveraging the advantages of the Pearl River Delta silicone industry cluster. The new production line utilizes more advanced closed-loop reaction and precision filtration technologies, doubling its annual production capacity and improving its ability to rapidly respond to downstream food companies, providing solid production capacity support for its subsequent international expansion.

2021 marked a significant turning point in the company's development. Through a shareholding reform and name change to Zhongqi Guangdong Silicon Materials Co., Ltd., the company completed its governance upgrade from a traditional enterprise to a modern joint-stock company. Its successful listing on the Guangdong Equity Exchange (stock code 880747) opened up access to capital market financing, injecting new impetus into technological research and development and capacity expansion. At the same time, the company has clearly defined its strategic direction of "going global," with Shandong Zhonglian Chemical Co., Ltd. taking full responsibility for overseas sales, establishing an international operational structure of "production base + professional sales" to accelerate its integration into the global market.

2024-2025: Diversified Expansion, Building a New Global Compliance Ecosystem

In 2024, the company obtained a silica feed additive production license and FAMI-QS certification, achieving a significant expansion from the food sector into the feed sector. Feed-grade silica can be used as a carrier and anti-caking flow aid to improve feed quality. FAMI-QS certification, as a mandatory EU standard for feed additives, serves as a "passport" to enter the European market. This combination not only broadens product applications but also directly breaks down technical trade barriers in the EU market. In 2025, the achievement of both FSSC22000 and SEDEX certifications signifies the company's achievement of internationally advanced standards in quality, safety, and social responsibility. FSSC22000, a more stringent food safety system certification, further strengthens comprehensive supply chain control from raw materials to final products. SEDEX certification builds a social responsibility management system encompassing labor standards, environmental protection, and business ethics, helping companies mitigate ethical compliance risks in international trade and enhancing the trust of international customers.

In the high-end food additive silica field, Zhongqi is a undisputed leader. We currently collaborate with four Fortune 500 companies. Nestlé's audit was completed in October 2025, and we anticipate collaborating with the world's largest food and beverage company by 2026.

Our extensive selection of leading brands guarantees your trust. We look forward to collaborating with leading companies in even more niche sectors. We are committed to serving you with high-quality products. For 20 years, Zhongqi Guangdong Silicon Materials Co., Ltd. has consistently focused on the silicon dioxide category, closely following the pulse of industry development at every step, from its domestic presence to its global operations. In the future, leveraging its technological expertise, production capacity advantages, and global compliance system, this company, deeply engaged in silicon-based materials, is poised to write an even more exciting chapter in the international new materials industry.