Lopal Tech (02465) has announced plans to invest up to RMB 500 million in the construction of a global headquarters and an artificial intelligence-powered smart innovation center for new energy and new materials, according to a company filing.

The project is intended to meet the company's future operational space requirements, deepen the integration of artificial intelligence with the new energy and new materials sectors, establish a specialized innovation and research platform, further optimize resource allocation, and promote the company's steady and sustainable development.

The investment is expected to enhance resource allocation efficiency and support the company's long-term stable growth. At present, the company's operations are spread across multiple locations with dispersed bases. This project will consolidate headquarters management, forward-looking research and development, and innovation incubation functions into a single site. By leveraging digital and intelligent office and management systems, it aims to improve overall operational efficiency and resource integration capabilities, providing stable support for the company's long-term business development in line with its long-term strategic plan.

The construction of the project is also expected to strengthen the company's research and development capabilities and enhance its core competitiveness. The planned AI smart innovation center for new energy and new materials will further expand the company's R&D footprint, accelerate the iterative development of new products, ensure that the research team can continue to conduct forward-looking technical research, and drive the commercialization and industrial application of cutting-edge research outcomes, continuously improving the company's product competitiveness and market expansion effectiveness.

Furthermore, the project will help solidify the company's talent support system and elevate its corporate brand image. Once completed, the company will have a comprehensive platform integrating office space, forward-looking research and development, talent training, and supporting facilities. This will significantly optimize the research and office environment, enhance the company's appeal to outstanding university graduates as well as management and R&D talent, help boost employee identification and sense of belonging, and stabilize the core management and research teams. A modern headquarters and innovation center will also further shape the company's brand image and strengthen internal cohesion.