Plastic Mechanical and Plastic Engineering Institute was established in February 1993. It was formerly known as Plastic Machinery Laboratory of College of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, founded by Prof. Zhu Fuhua, a famous scholar in domestic polymer processing sector. There are currently 20 teachers, including 4 professors, and 4 PhD supervisors; 15 PhD students, 70-80 postgraduates; and 6 external technicians employed.
The Institute is currently:
       a national key organic-inorganic composite laboratory
       Polymer Processing Equipment Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education       
       an executive director unit of China Plastic Machine Industry Association
       Deputy-director and secretary-general unit of China Plastics Machinery Industry Association (CPMIA)
       Permanent Secretariat unit of China Plastics Machinery Industry Association (CPMIA)

Philosophy of the Institute
       Build up the work styleofstyle of "rigorous scholarship, academic equality"
       Stick to the concept of "forging excellence, change and innovation"
       Advocate the values of "scientific truth-seeking, technical refinement, innovative result, and faithful service"
       Create a cultural atmosphere of "high aspiration, pioneering, teamwork, integrity"