Chinese furniture manufacturer expands R&D and global operations

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Heng Lin Home Furnishings Co Ltd, a furniture and home furnishings manufacturer based in Anji, Zhejiang province, boosted research and development investment and innovation capacity during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25).
In 2024, the company's R&D spending climbed to 226 million yuan ($31.65 million), the highest since it went public on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2017. By the end of the year, it held 1,630 valid patents, including 142 invention patents.