Singapore Exchange Main Board-listed Combine Will International Limited, a prominent Original Design Manufacturer and Original Equipment Manufacturer, has inaugurated its first group-level Research and Development (R&D) Centre in Heyuan, Guangdong Province, China. Officially launched in April 2025, this facility is set to enhance the company’s innovation capabilities and tap into the expanding global toy and corporate premiums market.
The R&D Centre, spanning 750 square metres, is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including a prototyping lab, testing zones, collaborative workspaces, and a digital design hub. It will serve as the central hub for the Group’s R&D activities, bridging ideation and industrial-scale execution to ensure products align with evolving market demands and technological trends. Simon Chiu, CEO of Combine Will, stated, “The commissioning of our new R&D Centre marks a new milestone in our innovation journey.”
The centre is staffed by over 30 professionals, including engineers, designers, and quality assurance specialists, fostering multi-disciplinary collaboration. It will focus on developing toys and consumer products using recycled materials, aligning with the Group’s commitment to sustainability. The initiative also includes strategic patent filings for new materials and processes to safeguard proprietary designs and technologies.
According to NPD Group, the global toy market is projected to reach $1,100 billion by 2029. Combine Will’s new R&D Centre positions the company to capture a growing share of this market, strengthening its market leadership and fostering partnerships with educational institutions and tech innovators.
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