History - BOTON

2000

Humble Venture Start

The company was founded, starting its venture in the leased workshop of Wuxi Rubber Factory.

2002

Market Foothold Gained

Gained a foothold in the market with self-developed high-temperature resistant conveyor belts and received the National Torch Program Award for SMEs.

2005

First Steel Cord Belt

The Zhanggong base commenced production, rolling out the first self-developed steel cord conveyor belt.

2006

Entering the Global Market

Initiated industry-university-research collaboration to build an open innovation ecosystem.
First export of steel cord conveyor belts overseas, opening the door to the international market.

2007

Underground Market Breakthrough

Self-developed layered flame-retardant conveyor belts entered the underground coal mining market

2009

IPO: A New Chapter

Became the first company in Wuxi to list on the Growth Enterprise Market , starting a new chapter of rapid development.

2012

National R&D Excellence

BOTON’s self-developed high-performance Aramid conveyor belts were selected for the National 863 Program (a state-level high-tech R&D initiative), reflecting our leadership in ultra-high-strength and energy-saving material innovation.

2013

Smart Manufacturing Upgrade

The Meiyu base commenced production, upgrading smart manufacturing to provide solid support for overseas order delivery.

2014

Core Material Mastery

Founded Wuxi Baoqiang Weaving. The subsidiary provides self-developed, high-quality fabric carcass materials, strengthening quality control over core conveyor belt components.

2015

Global Strategy Launched

Established BOTON Intelligent and BBA. Launched the Global Turnkey O&M model, integrating advanced Industrial IoT monitoring with localized high-end technical support to accelerate BOTON’s strategic transition toward “Global Intelligent Full Life-cycle Operations.”

2016

Localized Service Systems

Established BOTON Conveyor Services (BCS). Integrating design, EPC, and Shutdown capabilities, BCS implemented the PBC model, perfecting the localized operational system.

2017

Brilliant Boton Founded

Established Brilliant Boton, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BOTON.

2018

Digital Transformation Starts

Embarked on digital and intelligent transformation, researching and deploying a full range of smart monitoring products for conveying systems.

2019

Highest National Technical Award

Highest National Recognition. BOTON’s “Key Technologies and Engineering Applications of High-Performance Rubber Composite Materials” project won the Second Prize of the National Science and Technology Progress Award. This is China’s most prestigious state honor for technical innovation. As the first-ever recipient in our industry, we have defined the pinnacle of technical excellence.

2020

World Efficiency Record

BOTON Innovation Center was recognized as the industry’s first and only “National-Level Enterprise Technology Center,” establishing its leadership in technology.
Strategic Alliance. Partnered with Yankuang Energy to establish our Shandong Smart Manufacturing Base. This powerful collaboration creates a digital production benchmark through industry-leading automation and resource synergy.
World Record Efficiency. BOTON’s ultra-low rolling resistance belts set a world record for the lowest energy consumption per ton in Guinea, defining a new global green benchmark.

2021

Smart Manufacturing Leap

Brilliant Boton Hongshan Manufacturing Base commenced production.By integrating advanced intelligent automation, digital management systems, and sustainable manufacturing practices, we deliver products of superior quality and higher specifications.
Launched Space1, a commercial-grade naked-eye 3D mixed-reality digital space product, applied at customer sites to enhance on-site operation, maintenance, and decision-making efficiency.

2022

Carbon Neutral Leadership

Jointly developed the world’s first carbon-neutral conveyor belt with BHP, becoming a benchmark for product carbon neutrality in the industry.
Released the first digital twin mining system, leading a new paradigm for mining digital transformation.
Self-developed conveyor belt longitudinal tear monitoring system was certified as internationally advanced by the China Heavy Machinery Industry Association.

2023

Rio Tinto President’s Award

Joined the United Nations Global Compact and released our ESG strategies, integrating it into company operations and decision-making.
Won the highest honor from Rio Tinto Iron Ore, the “President’s Award,” becoming the only Chinese company to receive this recognition.
Launched the world’s first high bio-based conveyor belt, demonstrating core capabilities in green and low-carbon development.
The innovation achievement “Boton Intelligent Belt Conveying System and Digital Space Products” won the Second Prize of the China Coal Industry Association Science and Technology Award.

2024

Global Service Networks

Established the Global Technology Service Center and deployed the service networks across five continents, building technical empowerment and rapid response capabilities.
Brilliant Boton Hongshan Manufacturing Base was recognized as a National Green Factory and a National-Level Specialized, Refined, Distinctive, and Innovative (SRDI) “Little Giant” Enterprise.
Boton digital conveyor belt lifecycle management platform officially launched.

2025

Simandou & Thailand Base

Established a conveyor service company in Guinea to deeply serve the globally benchmarked Simandou iron ore project.
Global Smart Manufacturing. BOTON’s first overseas manufacturing base commenced operations in Thailand. This facility integrates advanced digital and automated production, while significantly enhancing global supply chain resilience and service speed.
Released AI-powered robotic intelligent inspection system, enabling unmanned operation and maintenance to support customers’ intelligent transformation.
The wasted rubber products recycling project commenced operations in Perth, establishing a green closed-loop for the entire product lifecycle.

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