From a single manufacturing facility in Shenzhen to an internationally expanding paper and labeling enterprise, Formers Paper has spent over three decades delivering innovation, reliability, and long-term partnerships across global markets.
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Founded in 1995 by Wei Ren, Formers Paper emerged during one of the most transformative periods in China’s economic history, when modern corporate management systems and business forms were rapidly gaining momentum across industries.
Recognizing the enormous market potential early on, Ms. Ren established Formers Paper with a clear vision: to build a reliable and scalable paper manufacturing business capable of serving rapidly modernizing enterprises.
As thermal paper technology expanded throughout the banking and retail sectors, the company quickly evolved into a trusted supplier for domestic banks, securities firms, large enterprises, and financial clearing companies. This early momentum laid the foundation for what would later become a globally expanding manufacturing group.
Ms. Renfounded Formers Paper in 1995, a time when modern corporate managementmethods were booming in China, and business forms were just beginning to beadopted and rapidly scaling up. Seizing this prime opportunity, Ms. Renestablished a strong foothold. Soon after, the adoption of thermal paper rollsin the banking and retail checkout sectors propelled the company to the nextlevel. During this period, the primary client base consisted of domestic banks,securities firms, large enterprises, and clearing companies.
In 2003,after completing his Master’s in Financial Management in Australia, Ms. Ren’s son, Roy graduallytook over the family business and drove its overseas expansion. He diversifiedthe product portfolio by adding docket books (guest checks) and labels. Tostabilize the upstream supply chain, the company entered into across-shareholding agreement with a domestic specialty paper mill in 2015. Meanwhile, international footprints were established with the opening of the HongKong branch in 2010 and the UK branch in 2016.
In 2020, Formers Paper expanded its manufacturing facilities through a joint venture,achieving comprehensive, full-process coverage across coating, laminating,slitting, printing, and packaging. The product offerings evolved from jumbothermal rolls and raw label materials to finished thermal paper rolls, finishedlabels, carbonless paper rolls, and business notebooks. Export volumes tointernational markets stabilized at over 3,000 tons per month.
Acceleratingits global strategy, the Canada branch opened in 2021 to actively develop the North American market. In 2025, the company partnered with thermal printermanufacturers to launch intelligent label solutions tailored specifically forthe hospitality and restaurant sectors. Today, the company’s business continuesto thrive, driven by new markets and innovative product lines.
Born in the 1950s, Wei Ren’s journey reflects determination, resilience, and entrepreneurial foresight. After experiencing the disruptions of the Cultural Revolution, which limited traditional educational opportunities, she pursued her academic ambitions later in life, earning a degree from the Radio and Television University and qualifying as a certified accountant.
Recognizing the transformative opportunities created by China’s Economic Reform and Opening-up era, Wei relocated to Shenzhen, where she developed extensive industry expertise while working at Toppan Moore, one of the world’s leading business forms printing companies.
Armed with deep operational knowledge and a forward-looking mindset, she founded Formers Paper in 1995. Under her leadership, the company evolved from a local manufacturing facility into a globally expanding paper and labeling enterprise serving international markets.
Bornin the 1970s, Roy Xu represents the next generation of leadership at FormersPaper. The son of founder Wei Ren, Roy grew up and completed his universityeducation in the rapid economic hub of Shenzhen.
He began his professionalcareer in banking, where he gained a sharp foundation in commercial finance.Driven by an innate entrepreneurial spirit, he chose to transition out of thetraditional corporate structure to expand his horizons abroad.
Roymoved to Australia to pursue a master’s degree, a pivotal chapter thatsignificantly broadened his global perspective and core values. Bringing thisinternational outlook back to the family enterprise, Roy joined Formers Paperto work alongside Ms. Ren. Today, he is actively steering the company'stransition into full next-generation leadership, specifically focusing onexpanding the brand’s footprint and driving growth across overseas markets.
Born in the 1950s, Wei Ren’s journey reflects determination, resilience, and entrepreneurial foresight.
After experiencing the disruptions of the Cultural Revolution, which limited traditional educational opportunities, she pursued her academic ambitions later in life, earning a degree from the Radio and Television University and qualifying as a certified accountant.
Recognizing the transformative opportunities created by China’s Economic Reform and Opening-up era, Wei relocated to Shenzhen, where she developed extensive industry expertise while working at Toppan Moore, one of the world’s leading business forms printing companies.