On 10 May, 2016, Shandong Luba Chemical Co., Ltd. (Shandong Luba, Stock Code 834117) published a notice saying that to cater for its need of development and overall layout, to better perfect its operation conditions and manage its businesses, it plans to set up the Weifang branch.

On 17 April, the MIIT issued the Letter for the Record of the List of Enterprises awarded with Production Approval Certificate (Batch 4). Shandong Luba's 50% paraquat SG was on the list.