Product Offerings
Products:
Cellulose Sausage Casings: Clear casings with advantages of even thickness, high intensity, good flexibility, and breathability.
Edible Collagen Casings: NA
Plastic Casings: NA
Shandong Vicel New Material Technology Co., Ltd.（山东潍森新材料科技股份有限公司） is a high-tech manufacturer headquartered in Weifang, Shandong Province, China, specializing in the research, production, and international supply of advanced food packaging materials—primarily sausage casings. With a strong R&D foundation and modern production infrastructure, the company has emerged as a reliable global partner in the field of meat processing and protein packaging solutions.
Core Business and Product Offerings
Shandong Vicel focuses on the innovation and manufacture of high-performance sausage casings tailored for industrial meat processors and foodservice manufacturers. Its product categories include:
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Cellulose Sausage Casings:
- Transparent and semi-transparent varieties
- Even thickness for uniform sausage formation
- High tensile strength, elasticity, and excellent permeability
- Designed for use with automated high-speed sausage filling equipment
- Easy peel-off functionality after cooking
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Edible Collagen Casings:
- Designed for smoked and cooked sausage applications
- Uniform diameter control and natural bite texture
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Plastic Casings:
- Used in long-shelf-life products and emulsified meat processing
- Barrier casings for enhanced protection against oxygen and moisture
These products are suitable for a wide range of processed meats, including frankfurters, hot dogs, salami, and smoked sausages.
Specialization and Core Strengths
Shandong Vicel’s strengths lie in:
- Core Material Innovation: Expertise in regenerated cellulose technology and polymer engineering for flexible food packaging.
- Process Automation: Advanced extrusion, drying, and calibration lines ensuring consistency in wall thickness and diameter.
- Industry Customization: Ability to tailor casing performance based on fill pressure, product type, and cooking methods.
- Quality Stability: Products tested for mechanical properties, food contact safety, and consistency across long production runs.
The company serves as a full-service packaging partner to meat processors, offering application consulting, technical support, and logistics services.
Financial Insights
While not publicly listed, industry assessments and local economic data suggest:
- Estimated annual revenue: USD 15–25 million
- Production capacity: Over 1 billion meters of sausage casing annually
- Investment into technology and automation exceeds RMB 80 million, indicating medium-large scale manufacturing capabilities
Shandong Vicel’s continuous expansion and equipment upgrades are supported by steady export growth and demand from domestic food processing giants.
International Shipments and Export Performance
Based on customs data and supplier platforms:
- Exports to over 20 countries, including the United States, Germany, Russia, Brazil, and Southeast Asia
- OEM/ODM manufacturing for global meat brands and casing distributors
- Products conform to EU food contact regulations, FDA compliance, and other destination-specific standards
Its reliable lead times and logistics integration through Qingdao Port make it a strategic supplier in international meat packaging supply chains.
Target Market and Industry Applications
Shandong Vicel caters to:
- Meat Processing Plants: Industrial sausage producers using automatic stuffing and linking machines
- Private Label Food Brands: OEM casing manufacturing for sausage exporters
- Foodservice Distributors: Supplying high-quality casings for regional brands and processors
- Retail Sausage Producers: Offering easy-to-peel and high-appearance casing solutions
The company’s casings are widely used in cooked, smoked, and dry-cured sausage production, ensuring product protection, uniformity, and consumer appeal.
Capabilities and Infrastructure
- Fully automated casing production lines
- In-house R&D and application testing center for custom performance validation
- Cleanroom-grade manufacturing environment meeting food-grade production norms
- Dedicated packaging and warehousing facilities for bulk and customized orders
- Equipped to handle high-volume international orders with labeling and certification support
The infrastructure supports custom casing size ranges, color, print branding, and special permeability designs.
Certifications and Compliance
Shandong Vicel ensures global compliance with:
- ISO 9001: Quality Management System
- ISO 22000 / HACCP: Food Safety Management
- FDA CFR21 Compliant Materials (for food contact)
- EU Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004 for food packaging
- Halal and Kosher Certification (available for export markets)
- China SC Food Production License
All products are tested for migration, tensile strength, elongation, and microbiological safety prior to shipment.
Brands and Market Identity
- Vicel is the company’s flagship brand representing its line of cellulose and synthetic sausage casings
- Known for premium performance, clean processing, and compatibility with global filling equipment
- Offers OEM branding for international buyers and casing distributors
Vicel-branded products are distributed through direct export channels, trading partners, and food processing equipment integrators.
Achievements and Recognition
- Recognized as a High-Tech Enterprise by Shandong provincial authorities
- Awarded for Innovation in Food Packaging Materials by the local government
- Participated in national food industry expos such as FIC China and China Meat Expo
- Expanded production capacity by 30% in the last 3 years to meet export demand
Shandong Vicel New Material Technology Co., Ltd. stands as a reliable and innovative player in the global food packaging industry, delivering next-generation sausage casings that meet the evolving needs of high-speed, hygienic, and efficient meat processing operations.