Inside HLK: Autumn Team-Building Day in Quanzhou

In early September 2025, Quanzhou Honglinkai New Material Co., Ltd. (HLK) held a team-building day at an outdoor resort on the outskirts of Quanzhou. The aim was straightforward: strengthen team cohesion, take the pressure off, and get people from different departments talking to each other. More than 12 colleagues took part, drawn from production, R&D, sales and administration.

Ice-breakers and a pipeline challenge

The day opened with an ice-breaking session run by a professional trainer. Games like “Name Tag Relay” and the “Two-Person Three-Legged Race” did what they were meant to do — production staff ended up discussing adhesive craftsmanship with R&D colleagues, while the sales team swapped notes on client customization requests with administrators.

The centrepiece was the “Team Pipeline Building Challenge”. Split into eight groups, participants used plastic pipes to build a channel that carried a small ball from start to finish without dropping it.

“This is just like our product production line. Every step needs precision and teamwork, just like when we cut, shape and quality-check our tapes to meet a client’s brand standards.” — Production supervisor, HLK

Every group finished the challenge after several rounds of discussion and adjustment — the same back-and-forth that shapes HLK’s daily operations.

Barbecue at sunset

The day closed with an outdoor barbecue. Colleagues ate together and talked shop anyway: a fair amount of the conversation turned to upcoming custom orders for mouth tape and nasal strips.

“This event made me feel closer to my teammates. It’s great to see everyone’s energetic and collaborative side outside of work.” — Sales representative, HLK

What HLK actually makes

The team-building day is one thing; the work behind it is another. HLK’s business centres on specialized adhesive products for personal care and wellness, built around three core product lines:

• Mouth tape — anti-mouth-breathing tape designed for comfortable overnight wear, using a skin-friendly adhesive.
• Nasal strips — breathing-relief strips that gently open nasal passages, suitable for adults and children.
• Face tape — contouring and skincare tape made with hypoallergenic materials.

Alongside these sits a full-brand customization service: custom formulations, packaging artwork with the client’s own logo, and bespoke sizes, supplied to beauty brands, wellness companies and private-label buyers. A dedicated R&D team focuses on adhesive safety and wear comfort. HLK reports serving more than 150 clients across China, Southeast Asia and Europe.

What comes next

HLK plans to increase R&D investment with a target of launching two to three upgraded products in the coming year — including biodegradable mouth tape and medicated nasal strips — trailing global wellness and sustainability trends. On the commercial side, the company is working to expand in European and North American markets, exhibit at international trade shows, and tighten its customization process to shorten order turnaround while holding quality control.

“Our team is our most valuable asset. With a united and innovative team, we are confident in becoming a leading global supplier of custom mouth tape, nasal strips and face tape.” — General manager, HLK

The team has since returned to the floor with the day behind them. For buyers evaluating a manufacturing partner, the relevant point is the same one the pipeline challenge made: consistent output depends on people who work across departmental lines rather than inside them.