Fraunhofer ICT and Nanjing Loyalty Renew Strategic R&D Agreement
Source:China Composites Expo  May 21, 2026
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KARLSRUHE, Germany / NANJING, China - The Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology (ICT) and Nanjing Loyalty Composite Equipment Manufacture Company have renewed their strategic research and development cooperation agreement for a new three-year cycle. The renewal not only signifies a deepening of the bilateral partnership but also marks the beginning of an accelerated phase of collaboration between Fraunhofer ICT and Chinese enterprises, particularly those in the Yangtze River Delta region.

Since establishing their strategic Partnership in 2022, the two parties have focused on process optimization and product development for pultruded composite materials, achieving substantial and productive outcomes. The renewed cooperation has received strong support from the Jiangsu Industrial Technology Research Institute (JITRI) and the Yangtze River Delta National Innovation Center. Moving forward, Fraunhofer ICT and Nanjing Loyalty will pursue deeper collaboration in technology research and development, as well as innovative applications.

About Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology (ICT)

Founded in 1959 as the "Institute for Fuel Chemistry," Fraunhofer ICT is the seventh institute established within the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft. Initially focused on fuels, explosives, and energy systems, the institute shifted its strategic orientation from defense technology toward civilian research applications in 1988, adopting its current name, the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology.

Today, Fraunhofer ICT conducts research across four core competency areas: Chemical Processes, Polymer Materials Engineering, New Energy and Propulsion Systems, as well as Explosives Technology and Safety.

The institute operates under the Fraunhofer model based on three pillars: collaborative applied research with industrial partners, public-interest project research, and flagship initiatives of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft.

About Nanjing Loyalty Composite Equipment Manufacture Company

Nanjing Loyalty Composite Equipment Manufacture Company is a high-tech enterprise specializing in the development of equipment and processes for composite material pultrusion technology. Established in 2000, the company has accumulated extensive expertise in the field of high-performance fiber-reinforced composite pultrusion and pull-winding equipment and processes. Nanjing Loyalty has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Second Prize of China National Science and Technology Progress Award, the JEC Innovation Award, and the China Outstanding Patent Award, as well as various provincial, ministerial, and international honors. The company is recognized as the industry standard setter for composite pultrusion equipment in China. With nearly 100 overseas customers, Nanjing Loyalty serves clients across more than 20 countries and regions worldwide.