About us

WHO WE ARE

The Evolution of Lucky Group: A Legacy of Innovation and Global Reach

On December 24, 1953, the 199th Administrative Meeting of the Government Affairs Council of the Central People's Government passed the *Resolution on Establishing a National Film Distribution Network and Film Industry*, mandating the construction of a film stock manufacturing facility in China. This landmark decision laid the foundation for what would become a cornerstone of China's imaging and materials science sector.

After years of meticulous planning, site selection, and collaborative efforts, the groundbreaking ceremony for the film stock factory took place on July 1, 1958, in the western suburbs of Baoding, Hebei Province. This strategic location combined logistical advantages with access to skilled labor, marking the dawn of China's self-reliance in photographic materials.

Our Philosophy

Guided by the principle "Integrity as Foundation, Service as Priority," Lucky Group remains committed to fostering win-win partnerships. We invite visionary collaborators to join us in shaping the future of imaging and advanced materials.

The Lucky Odyssey

1959

Pioneering Milestones (1959–1986)

1959–1986

The factory’s 101 Workshop commenced operations on July 1, 1959, producing China’s first batch of 427,000 meters of black-and-white motion picture positive film that year. By August, the facility had successfully trial-produced photographic film, followed by 135mm civilian roll film in October—a testament to rapid technological advancement.

1969

The 1960s–1980s witnessed Lucky’s expansion into global markets

1969

Export of B&W positive film, medium-speed negative film, and sound recording film.

1972

The 1960s–1980s witnessed Lucky’s expansion into global markets

1972

B&W reversal negative film and high-speed negative film (HD-5) entered international markets.

1974

The 1960s–1980s witnessed Lucky’s expansion into global markets

1974

B&W duplicating positive film and aerial survey film began overseas distribution.

1975

The 1960s–1980s witnessed Lucky’s expansion into global markets

1975–1986

Diversification into seismic tapes (1975), magnetic films (1977), water-soluble color positive film (1977), oil-soluble color positive film (1981), color roll film (1985), and Yangtze-brand 120/135 B&W films (1986).

1993

Institutional Growth and Global Expansion

1993-1998

In 1993, China Lucky Film Group Corporation secured autonomous import-export rights, establishing its dedicated trading division. A significant milestone was achieved on January 22, 1998, when Lucky Film shares debuted on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE: 600135), enhancing corporate governance and capital access.

2011

The April 1, 2011 Restructuring

The April 1, 2011 restructuring elevated operations with the founding of Baoding Lucky Import & Export Trading Co., Ltd.—a wholly owned subsidiary with independent legal status and full trade authority under Lucky Group’s

Now

Today’s Global Footprint

Lucky now maintains a robust international network: - Distribution: Partners across Asia, the Americas, Europe, and Africa, with regional offices in South Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and South America. - Product Reach: Imaging supplies, medical films, new energy materials, and specialty functional membranes are exported to 80+ countries. - Supply Chain: Collaborative relationships with 20+ suppliers across 10+ nations ensure premium raw material access.