ShiMaoTong Recognized as 2025 Provincial Technology-Based SME, Strengthening Innovation Leadership in Foreign Trade

The Hebei Provincial Department of Science and Technology recently announced the 2025 evaluation results for technology-based SMEs. Hebei Shimaotong Import & Export Service Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "Hebei Shimaotong") successfully qualified based on its achievements in technological R&D, commercialization, and industrial empowerment. This recognition signifies provincial-level validation of the company's innovation capabilities and injects fresh momentum into its mission to advance Hebei's foreign trade sector through high-quality development.

Guided by the state-owned enterprise "Three-Year Upgrading and Five-Year Strengthening" Initiative for scientific innovation, Hebei Shimaotong prioritizes technology-driven growth. The company has significantly increased R&D investment and built an end-to-end agri-food supply chain system anchored by three digital platforms:

1. Agri-Food Supply Chain Platform – Integrates upstream resources through partnerships with leading brands in grains, oils, meat, dairy, and frozen products.

2. ERP Inventory & Sales Management System – Enables intelligent control of procurement, warehousing, and sales workflows.

3. Smart Urban Logistics Platform – Ensures efficient last-mile delivery.

These platforms support a downstream service network spanning major supermarkets, regional retailers, and catering chains, offering fully digitalized, one-stop agri-food sourcing solutions—from farm to terminal.

The provincial SME certification brings four strategic advantages:

1. Enhanced Financial Access – Priority eligibility for low-cost credit, subsidized loans, and targeted grants.

2. Tax Incentives – R&D tax deductions free capital for innovation reinvestment.

3. Accelerated Commercialization – Faster translation of breakthroughs into industrial applications.

4. Brand Credibility – Elevated market visibility and competitive differentiation.

Looking ahead, Hebei Shimaotong will leverage this certification as a springboard to deepen its "Specialization, Refinement, Differentiation, and Innovation" strategy. By advancing core technologies and refining agri-food platform R&D, the company aims to become a model for Hebei’s export sector, driving sustainable, innovation-led growth.