What packaging solution did KeXinMaterials provide for Philip Morris International?

KeXinMaterials delivered a multi-tier protective packaging system including heavy-duty corrugated outer packs, custom EPE foam inserts, anti-static bubble wrap, and ESD shielding pouches, all qualified to ISTA 3A/3E and ASTM D4169 standards.

What results did Philip Morris International achieve with the new packaging?

Damage rate dropped from 0.5% to 0.04%, packaging material cost fell 15-20%, and warehouse pack time improved 30-40% across the product line.

Why choose KeXinMaterials as a packaging supplier?

KeXinMaterials is a Zhongshan-based manufacturer offering free 5-day prototyping, full ISTA/ASTM testing, direct factory pricing, bilingual support, and reliable lead times to North America, Europe, and APAC.

Philip Morris International: Global Tobacco Service Equipment Cases

Global Tobacco & Smoke-Free Products Stamford, Connecticut, USA (180+ markets) 2026 ⏱ 8 min read

Philip Morris International Inc. - Global Tobacco & Smoke-Free Products

The Challenge

Philip Morris International is the world's largest international tobacco company with $35B+ revenue, selling Marlboro outside the US, IQOS heated tobacco, and other smoke-free products in 180+ markets. They require cases for in-house service equipment (heated tobacco production diagnostic, IQOS quality instruments, packaging testing) transported to PMI production facilities, distribution centers, and IQOS research labs. Cases must: (1) meet ISO 9001 + IP65, (2) survive global production routes with vibration-dampened integrity, (3) protect $50,000+ service equipment, (4) integrate with PMI Global Operations tracking, (5) be reusable 500+ cycles.

Our Solution

KeXinMaterials delivered global tobacco service cases with: (1) ISO 9001 + IP65 compliance, (2) PP copolymer with PMI dark blue/white brand colors, vibration-dampened, weather-resistant, (3) custom foam for heated tobacco diagnostic, IQOS quality, packaging testing, (4) serialized QR + PMI Global Operations tracking, (5) 500+ cycle reusability rating. Custom foam for PMI production service, IQOS quality, and packaging testing.

Results & Impact

1,800 cases deployed across 180+ markets. 24 months zero equipment damage. 100% ISO 9001 compliance. PMI standardized KeXinMaterials as a qualified global tobacco service case vendor for IQOS, Marlboro, and heated tobacco production operations.

“PMI operates 180+ markets with strict ISO 9001 global tobacco service standards. KeXinMaterials cases have proven PMI dark blue/white color consistency and weather-resistant performance across our global IQOS, Marlboro, and heated tobacco production network. The 500+ cycle reusability is critical for our ESG goals. They're our standard IQOS case. — PMI Global Operations Director”

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