UTECH Europe will be held at theMECC Maastricht in Maastricht Exhibition & Congress Centre Forum 100 6229 GV Maastricht from April 23 to 25, 2024. Xuchuan Chemical was founded in 2007, headquartered in Taicang Port, Jiangsu Province, national High-tech Development Zone. Xuchuan Chemical has four large-scale production bases. It is a state-level high-tech enterprise, National specialized special new small giant enterprise.   Xuchuan Chemical's main products cover polyester polyols, polyurethane stock, polyurethane resins for leather and textiles, polyurethane adhesives, polyurethane hot melt adhesives, waterborne polyurethane resins, solvent-free polyurethane resins and polyurethane elastomers. As a professional polyurethane manufacturer, Xuchuan Chemical will participate in the exhibition at booth number B50, focusing on polyurethane polyols, TPU, polyurethane resin for shoe soles, polyurethane resin for artificial leather and other products.

CHINAPLAS will be held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Hongqiao) in Shanghai from April 23 to 26, 2024, starting a new journey of riding the wind and waves and shaping the future together. Xuchuan Chemical established in 2007, company registered capital is RMB 500 million. The main products are all ranges polyester polyol, polyurethane resin for shoes, water-based and solvent-free polyurethane resins for artificial leather, polyurethane bonding adhesives and polyurethane hot melt adhesives. Now Xuchuan has 4 modern production bases, production capacity reached 920,000 tons per year, products exported to 40 countries and regions in the world. In this exhibition, Xuchuan Chemical will exhibit a variety of products such as polyurethane adhesives, polyurethane elastomers, ink resins and other products:   Polyurethane adhesives   - Adhesives for flexible packaging   -Adhesives for industrial use   Polyurethane elastomers   - TPU elastomer   - CPU elastomer prepolymers   Polyurethane resin for ink   -Polyurethane resin for ink   -Polyurethane resin for solvent inks   Polyurethane polyols  

One year after the launch of its ambitious sustainability roadmap, BASF Monomers celebrates the successful certification of its production sites in all regions of the world. With the addition of the Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) site in Geisma, Louisiana, USA, to the ranks of ISCC PLUS and REDcert2 certified sites1, BASF can now offer its customers ISCC PLUS and/or REDcert2 certified isocyanates and polyamides worldwide. Dr. Kham Nguyen, President of BASF's Monomers Division, said: "The achievements of the past year demonstrate our seriousness in driving the sustainable transformation of our Monomers and the various customer industries we serve. We continuously strive to improve our product portfolio so that we can continue to meet the high standards of international certification bodies. Achieving these certifications at all regional sites means that we are able to deliver more sustainable products to our customers around the world and help them achieve their sustainability goals, wherever they are located. I am very pleased that we are now ready to offer our US customers certified more sustainable isocyanate solutions that are locally manufactured." As a result, we are always able to provide our customers with the most suitable solution for their product portfolio. " The sustainability roadmap is well underway – 345 products are certified as sustainable In January last year, BASF Monomers committed to offering circularity solutions for each of its major product lines by 2025. One year later, the business unit is well on its way to delivering on this promise. As of February 2024, approximately 70% of the business unit's product portfolio, including isocyanates, polyamides, glues and resins, precursors and inorganic chemicals, offers low-carbon footprint products3 based on chem

The trend of countries around the world asking for energy, space and food from the ocean has been unstoppable, which has also led to the vigorous development of marine equipment and engineering-related industries, and marine heavy anticorrosive coatings have obtained corresponding development opportunities. According to data from relevant institutions, the market for marine heavy anticorrosive coatings will exceed 35 billion yuan! Resins/emulsions, which account for about 25% of paint raw materials and 43% of costs, have also attracted great attention, so we will briefly take a look at the actions of 23 leading resin/emulsion manufacturers around the world. Dow On March 4, Dow Chemical (Zhangjiagang) Co., Ltd. with an annual output of 120,000 tons of combined polyether polyol product structure adjustment of the technical transformation project environmental impact assessment document was accepted and publicized, Dow will invest 65 million yuan for technical transformation, after the production will provide high-quality combined polyether polyol product production capacity of 32,000 tons / year. allnex In January this year, allnex additives team launched a new generation of 100% reactive dispersant ADDITOL® XL 6592, which has excellent corrosion, water and weather resistance and can be widely used in industrial coatings, marine, protective coatings, architectural coatings and inks. Covestro In fiscal 2023, Covestro generated sales of 14.4 billion euros, EBITDA of 1.1 billion euros, and a positive free operating cash flow of 232 million euros, with EBITDA expected to be between 1.0 billion and 1.6 billion euros in 2024. Arkema With sales of €9.3 billion in 2023, the Arkema Group completes the acquisition of a 54% stake in PI Advanced Materials and expands its plant in Nansha, China. BASF

BASF declares force majeure on the supply of polyamides Recently, BASF found itself unable to meet the demand for the amount of material needed due to unforeseen complications affecting its polyamide production operations. In response to this inevitable situation, BASF was forced to declare force majeure on its low-viscosity polyamide products and implement sales distribution measures in North America with immediate effect. Customers will receive detailed information about their assigned quantities from their respective BASF account managers. At the moment, the duration of the force majeure declared by BASF and the resulting distribution of sales remain uncertain. BASF's account managers will be in constant communication with customers, providing updates on the status of current and future orders and ensuring transparency as developments take place. It is important to note that sales allocations and delivery schedules are subject to change due to the liquidity of market conditions. The company is actively pursuing all reasonable avenues to identify mitigation strategies for the challenges it encounters in its supply chain. BASF is committed to addressing these disruptions. Polyamide is a polymer characterized by repeating units held together by amide bonds. Polyamides can be produced naturally (e.g., various natural proteins such as wool and silk) or artificially by step-by-step polymerization or solid-phase polymerization (e.g. nylon) or aromatic polyamides and sodium polyamides (e.g. aspartic acid). Synthetic polyamides are widely used in textiles, carpets, sportswear, food packaging, eyewear parts, automotive and aircraft parts, tires, military supplies and protective equipment due to their excellent durability and strength. On February 13, BASF announced that it will increase the prices of caprolactams, polyamide polymers and copolyamides in Nort

Keywords: BASF, polyamide supply, force majeure Recently, BASF found itself unable to meet the demand for the amount of material needed due to unforeseen complications affecting its polyamide production operations. In response to this inevitable situation, BASF was forced to declare force majeure on its low-viscosity polyamide products and implement sales distribution measures in North America with immediate effect. Customers will receive detailed information about their assigned quantities from their respective BASF account managers. At the moment, the duration of the force majeure declared by BASF and the resulting distribution of sales remain uncertain. BASF's account managers will be in constant communication with customers, providing updates on the status of current and future orders and ensuring transparency as developments take place. It is important to note that sales allocations and delivery schedules are subject to change due to the liquidity of market conditions. The company is actively pursuing all reasonable avenues to identify mitigation strategies for the challenges it encounters in its supply chain. BASF is committed to addressing these disruptions. Polyamide is a polymer characterized by repeating units held together by amide bonds. Polyamides can be produced naturally (e.g., various natural proteins such as wool and silk) or artificially by step-by-step polymerization or solid-phase polymerization (e.g. nylon) or aromatic polyamides and sodium polyamides (e.g. aspartic acid). Synthetic polyamides are widely used in textiles, carpets, sportswear, food packaging, eyewear parts, automotive and aircraft parts, tires, military supplies and protective equipment due to their excellent durability and strength. Xuchuan Chemical

Recently, BASF released its financial results for fiscal year 2023. According to the report, BASF Group's sales in fiscal 2023 amounted to €68.9 billion, compared to €87.3 billion in the previous fiscal year, despite a market environment of significant economic uncertainty. EBITDA before special items decreased by 28.7 percent year-on-year to EUR 7.7 billion, cash flow from operating activities increased by 5.2 percent to EUR 8.1 billion, and free cash flow decreased by 18.5 percent year-on-year to EUR 2.7 billion. BASF expects the weak global growth momentum in 2023 to continue in 2024. Global economic growth is expected to accelerate later this year, with BASF expecting the overall global economy to grow by 2.3 percent in 2024. In Europe, relatively high energy prices and regulatory framework conditions that are not conducive to the creation of industrial value will continue to slow the economy. In addition, BASF announced further plans for its Ludwigshafen site to achieve additional cost savings of EUR 1 billion per year by the end of 2026. This is an additional step in addition to BASF's existing cost reduction plan for the non-production sector in Europe and the restructuring of production at the Ludwigshafen site. Xuchuan Chemical(Suzhou) Co.,Ltd is a professionl manufacturer for PU System for Shoe Sole, Adhesive for Shoes, TPU, CPU, Polyester Polyol, PU Resin for Ink, PUR Hot Melt Adhesive, Adhesive for Flexible Package, PU Resin for Synthetic Leather.

Suzhou, China, JAN 19, 2024 – BASF Monomers Division and Xuchuan Chemical, an important partner in the isocyanates value chain, held a ceremony to commemorate their strategic cooperation on bio-mass balanced (BMB) Methylene Diphenyl Di-isocyanate (MDI) in synthetic leather applications. By leveraging BASF's expertise in bio-mass balanced (BMB) MDI production and Xuchuan Chemical's extensive network in the synthetic leather value chain, the primary goal of this collaboration is to reduce carbon emissions in the production of polyurethanes for the industry. Dr. Ramkumar Dhruva, President of BASF Monomers Division, underlined BASF`s commitment to deepen the collaboration with Xuchuan. "Xuchuan Chemical is the first to utilize our BMB MDI for polyurethane production in China. This collaboration is a crucial step towards establishing a more sustainable synthetic leather value chain in the region, and we look forward to working closely with our downstream customers to provide products that meet the increasing demand for sustainable and innovative solutions in Greater China." Bio-mass balanced products are an integral part of BASF's approach to drive the implementation of sustainable solutions. They not only reduce the products` carbon footprint (PCF), but also conserve fossil resources by replacing a part of the fossil raw materials with renewable feedstock in the production process. Bio-mass balanced MDI is a significant step towards reducing the carbon footprint associate

On January 19, 2024, the launching ceremony of the BASF-Xuchuan-Anan strategic cooperation on low-carbon footprint solutions was held at the headquarters of Asahikawa Chemical. Jiang Ping, Chairman of Xuchuan Chemical, Ruan Kaiming, Global President of BASF's Monomer Division, and Lin Tiansheng, President of An'an, attended the launching ceremony, which is a milestone event of the tripartite strategic cooperation and a key measure to jointly implement the "dual carbon" goal and promote the sustainable development of the industry. Mr. Jiang Ping, Chairman of Xuchuan Chemical, said: "Xuchuan Chemical has always regarded innovative development, green and low-carbon, and sustainable development as an important strategy for the company's high-quality development. The main purpose of this collaboration is also to work together to reduce carbon emissions in the value chain, accelerate the transition to a circular economy, develop more innovative low-carbon solutions, and help achieve carbon neutrality. We are excited to contribute to sustainability and look forward to further deepening our partnership in the future." BASF is the world's largest chemical group, a Fortune 500 company, and has been named "the world's most admired chemical company" by the American business magazine Fortune. BASF believes that the transition to biomass or waste-based non-fossil feedstocks is the key to a low-carbon circular economy, and its mass balance approach provides a fast, economical, scalable and socially acceptable way to transition a large number of products.   AnAn (China) Co., Ltd. is a synthetic leather manufacturing enterprise dedicated to high-end product technology innovation and brand building. Always adhere to the concept of green and sustainable development, and strive to put into green production ac

Recently, Xuchuan Chemical (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., a major industrialization project with an annual output of 280,000 tons of new degradable polyurethane advanced polymer materials, successfully passed the completion acceptance. The project is conducive to promoting the upgrading of China's high-end new degradable polyurethane advanced polymer materials, and improving the international competitiveness of domestic environmentally friendly polyurethane functional materials.The total investment of the project exceeds 1.18 billion yuan, and in 2016, it received a special fund of 10 million yuan for the major industrial transformation project of strategic emerging industries in Jiangsu Province. The project purchased imported synthesis reaction system, water circulation system, DCS distributed control system and other equipment, built a provincial R&D platform, formed an intelligent production line, and built polyol, TPU and other workshops, with a construction area of nearly 65,000 square meters.After the completion of the project, it has formed an annual production capacity of 280,000 tons of new degradable polyurethane advanced polymer materials. This time, the expert group composed of the Suzhou Municipal Development and Reform Commission and the third-party evaluation unit conducted on-site acceptance evaluation of the project of Xuchuan Chemical, and the expert group agreed that the project has completed the approved construction content and met the requirements of the implementation plan.As a high-tech enterprise of new chemical materials, Xuchuan Chemical (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. continues to improve its independent innovation capabilities and invests more than 100 million yuan in research and development every year. At present, the company has 12 laboratories and a R&D team of more than 200 people, and has become a leading professional manufacturer of polyurethane resin in China.

In recent years, the whole province has adhered to the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, thoroughly implemented General Secretary Xi Jinping's important exposition on new industrialization and the spirit of his important speech on Jiangsu's work, conscientiously implemented the decisions and arrangements of the Party Central Committee and the State Council, firmly grasped the primary task of high-quality development, insisted on focusing on the real economy and the development of the economy, accelerated the construction of a strong manufacturing province, and promoted the province's high-quality economic and social development to continue to be at the forefront. In the practice of development, a number of outstanding enterprises and outstanding entrepreneurs with outstanding contributions have emerged. In order to commend the advanced, set up a model, encourage more enterprises to become stronger, better and bigger, and actively participate in the new journey of modernization, the provincial party committee and the provincial government decided to award 100 enterprises such as Nanjing Nanrui Jibao Electric Co., Ltd. the title of "Excellent Enterprise in Jiangsu Province", and awarded Huang Yixin and other 100 entrepreneurs the title of "Outstanding Entrepreneur in Jiangsu Province". It is hoped that the commended enterprises and entrepreneurs will cherish the honor, make persistent efforts, move forward bravely and create new achievements. All departments at all levels and the majority of enterprises in the province should take the commended outstanding enterprises and outstanding entrepreneurs as an example, fully implement the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech on the work of Jiangsu, thoroughly implement the deployment of the 14th Provincial Party Congress, completely, acc

In order to make every effort to launch the "Made in Suzhou" brand, promote the construction of the city's manufacturing brand, and enhance the influence of the city's iconic brand, according to the requirements of the Municipal Party Committee and the Municipal Government's "Three-year Action Plan for the Construction of the "Made in Suzhou" Brand (Su Committee Banfa [2021] No. 10), the Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology organized and carried out the third batch of "Made in Suzhou" brand climbing enterprises, the selection of areas with remarkable results and the warehousing of "Made in Suzhou" brand cultivation enterprises The list of enterprises to be identified by the brand climbing enterprises and regions with obvious results will be publicized.Xuchuan Chemical (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. was successfully listed on the list of the third batch of "Made in Suzhou" brand peak enterprises, becoming the first shortlisted enterprise in Taicang City, achieving zero breakthrough. The Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology will continue to further promote the construction of the "Made in Suzhou" brand, give full play to the leading and exemplary role of the "Made in Suzhou" brand climbing enterprise, drive the city's enterprises to continuously strengthen their own brand awareness, actively build the "Made in Suzhou" high-end product brand, and boost the high-quality development of the city's manufacturing industry. Xuchuan Chemical established in 2007, company registered capital is RMB 500 million. The main products are all ranges polyester polyol, polyurethane resin for shoes, water-based and solvent-free polyurethane resins for artificial leather, polyurethane bonding adhesives and polyurethane hot melt adhesives. Now Xuchuan has 4 modern production bases, production capacity

Recently, Suzhou Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology announced the third batch of "Made in Suzhou" brand peak enterprise list, Asahikawa Chemical (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. successfully listed on the list, becoming the first shortlisted enterprise in the city, achieving zero breakthrough. Asahikawa Chemical (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. focuses on the research and development, production, sales and service of polyurethane materials, ranking among the top three in China in terms of production and sales for many consecutive years, and ranking among the "Top 500 Petrochemical Companies in China" in terms of comprehensive strength. The company has built provincial enterprise technology center, postdoctoral scientific research workstation, Suzhou independent brand leading enterprise advanced technology research institute and other innovation platforms, won the national specialized and special new small giant enterprise, Jiangsu science and technology award third prize, Jiangsu province private science and technology enterprise, Jiangsu province quality benchmarking enterprise, Jiangsu province intelligent demonstration workshop, Jiangsu province industrial Internet benchmarking factory and other honorary titles. Xuchuan Chemical(Suzhou) Co.,Ltd is a professionl manufacturer for PU System for Shoe Sole, Adhesive for Shoes, TPU, CPU, Polyester Polyol, PU Resin for Ink, PUR Hot Melt Adhesive, Adhesive for Flexible Package, PU Resin for Synthetic Leather. "Made in Suzhou" brand peak enterprise refers to a representative manufacturing benchmarking enterprise in the administrative region of Suzhou, which is in an advantageous position in the development of international and domestic industries, can lead the direction of industrial development, and has strong influence of independent brand enterprises. The Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology will continue to further promote the brand construction of "M

Dongguan International Leather Shoe Machinery and Shoe Material Exhibition (DLSF) is organized by Guangdong Modern International Exhibition Center Dongguan Shoe and Bag Industry Alliance. With the theme of "Smart Technology and Green Fashion", the exhibition brings together the latest products in the textile and apparel/footwear industry, showcases the current popular equipment and intelligent machines, efficient solutions and operation models, and provides one-stop linkage services for the whole industry chain of textile and apparel footwear. Dongguan International Leather Shoe Machinery and Footwear Material Exhibition DLSF last exhibition with a total area of 30,000 square meters, 500 exhibitors, and 25,000 exhibitors. It attracted many famous brands from the United States, Japan, South Korea, Germany and Italy at home and abroad. Various forum activities will be held during the exhibition, and it is expected to invite professional visitors and buyer groups from various regions such as Guangdong and the surrounding shoe cluster cities in Guangdong to visit and purchase. In recent years, innovative technologies represented by intelligent manufacturing, energy conservation and environmental protection have become a new driving force for the transformation and development of traditional manufacturing. Dongguan International Leather Shoe Machinery and Footwear Material Exhibition DLSF will become an important window for many enterprises to display new products and technologies and open up new channels for business and trade. polyurethane,footwear,shoe sole,leather,polyester polyol

Huntsman: Introducing new waterborne polyurethane technology Huntsman announced three new waterborne polyurethane technologies to be rolled out at SIMAC 2019 in Milan, Italy. The company also revealed details of two new Avalon thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) grades, Avalon 65 DHT TPU and Avalon85 AHT TPU, the latest addition to the company's Avalon AHT range. [Keywords] Huntsman; SIMAC; Polyurethane; BASF; Milan, Italy; shoe materials; Avalon; Foaming; Technology exhibitions; Trademark; [Source] Global Polyurethane , Polyurethane Monthly , Editorial Office Mailbox , Issue 02, 2019 Polyester polyol is a type of polyol that is derived from the reaction between a polyol (such as glycerol or ethylene glycol) and a dicarboxylic acid (such as adipic acid or phthalic anhydride). It is commonly used as a raw material in the production of polyurethane foams, coatings, adhesives, and elastomers. Polyester polyols have several advantages over other types of polyols. They have good chemical resistance, mechanical properties, and thermal stability. They also have low toxicity and are environmentally friendly. Additionally, polyester polyols can be easily modified to achieve desired properties, such as increased flexibility or flame retardancy. Polyester polyols are typically liquid at room temperature and have a high molecular weight. They can be further reacted with isocyanates to form polyurethane materials, which have a wide range of applications in various industries, including automotive, construction, and furniture.

The research team led by Lim Sang-gyu, Senior Researcher in DGIST's Energy Polymerization Research Division, has developed an environmentally friendly thermoplastic polyurethane with a biogenic carbon content of up to 97%, which is a remarkable milestone. Developed in collaboration with Jung Jae-hoon from the new product development team at the Korea Textile Development Research Institute (KTDI) and Jeon Cho-hyun from the new business planning team, this breakthrough technology is a sustainable alternative to traditional petroleum-based thermoplastic polyurethanes and therefore significant. Thermoplastic polyurethane is an extraordinary material known for its excellent mechanical properties, including abrasion resistance, resilience, tensile strength, and tear strength. Its versatility makes it widely used in various life and industrial fields, such as industrial panels, screen protectors, luggage, footwear, artificial leather, and clothing materials. Currently, most thermoplastic polyurethanes are synthesized using petroleum-based polyols, isocyanates and diols. Despite the excellent properties of petroleum-based raw materials, their extraction, manufacturing, use and disposal processes cause environmental pollution. Therefore, the world is striving to explore environmentally friendly alternatives based on biomass materials. However, developing bio-based products that match the properties of conventional thermoplastic polyurethanes presents significant challenges. In an excellent collaboration with KTDI, Lim Sang-gyu's research team made a major breakthrough by developing an environmentally friendly thermoplastic polyurethane. To synthesize this eco-friendly material, they utilized bio-based polyester polyols and butylene glycols, moving away from traditional petroleum-based materials. This biomass-based thermoplastic polyurethane offers superior properties, including up to 97% biochar c

According to years of experience in polyurethane sheet production, several common problems are listed for your reference only. 1 Defects The foam structure is irregular and accompanied by layering effects. Possible causes The foam gel is too slow, so the foam at the pressing material is easy to deform when the foam is extruded or rolled. Corrective methods Increase the amount of catalyst used to increase the gel rate. Increase the shelving time and extend the time before pressing. Reduce the speed of the transmitter and extend the time before pressing. Increase the pressure template temperature and increase the gel speed. 2 Defects Near the edge, the thickness of the plate is generally reduced. Possible causes The foaming mixture is poorly distributed and cannot fill the edges. Corrective methods Reduce the lateral round-trip motion rate. to increase foaming mixture deposition near the edge. 3 Defects ・About 10 cm near the edge, the foam is thicker when entering the press roller. Possible causes Poor foam distribution, excessive filling of edges. Corrective methods Increase the lateral round-trip movement rate to reduce the deposition of foaming mixture near the edges. Note: The secondary effect of overfilled edges depends on the gel state of the foam when entering the press roller and also on the type of processing system (PU or PIR). 4 Defects The foam structure near the edge of the board is stained, layered, and irregular. Possible causes Excessive rim filling. Corrective methods Increase the lateral round-trip movement rate to reduce the deposition

Some investors asked on the investor interactive platform: Can case polyether and polyetheramine products be used for potting of electronic components such as the PCB field to prevent dust and shock? Longhua New Materials(301149. SZ) said on the investor interactive platform on August 14 that the company's polyether for CASE is mainly used in the preparation of polyurethane coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers, etc., among which elastomer products can be widely used in the production of plastic runway paving materials, rollers, solid tires, waterproof materials and other products. There are still many processing and manufacturing links between the company's products and downstream terminal products, and it is impossible to determine whether it is directly or indirectly used in the PCB industry. The company's terminal amino polyether project is under construction, and the product has not yet been commercially produced, and the application of the product is subject to the company's official website and relevant announcements disclosed by the public.

Michigan-based global technology company Altair and the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) have nominated Marelli's polyurethane foam for interior products as the 2023 Altair Enlighten Award winner in the Future of Lightweighting category. Altair is a global leader in computational science and artificial intelligence (AI), providing software and cloud solutions for simulation, high-performance computing (HPC), data analytics and artificial intelligence. Marelli has developed a new lightweight polyurethane foam that can be used in all foam-in-place (FIP) applications, especially for main instrument panels. This result was developed together with its materials partner Covestro. 40% weight reduction Compared to the foam currently in use, the new foam is 40% lighter with new tools (8% weight reduction when using existing tools); 50% reduction in foam thickness to support aesthetic styling; Raw material costs were reduced by 20%. In line with the industry's ongoing focus on sustainable and eco-friendly materials, the new foam also reduces the environmental impact of automotive production by reducing the amount of material used per part, reducing density and reducing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by 80%. In addition to bringing environmental benefits, this lightweight foam meets or exceeds customer requirements for high-quality haptics and appearance of interiors. Foam-in-place (FIP) technology is a staple technology in automotive interiors, effectively achieving the soft-touch feel required for major contact surface parts such as main instrument panels, door panels, and center console armrests. Solvay's Ajedium PEEK slot liner was runner-up Solvay Specialty Polymers' Ajedium PEEK slot liner was the runner-up in the "Lightweighting of the future" category. Its Ajedium PEEK slot liner reduces battery pack weight by 12 kg (36.4 lbs) and motor weight by 4 kg (8.8 lbs). In addi

my country's polyurethane industry started in the late 1950s and has now become the largest producer and consumer of polyurethane. At present, my country's polyurethane production is regionally concentrated, and has formed four regions: the Yangtze River Delta centered on Shanghai, the Pearl River Delta centered on Guangdong, the Bohai Rim and the Northeast region centered on Huludao, and the Northwest region centered on Lanzhou. In the future, the southwest region centered on Chongqing and the Hercynian region centered on Quanzhou will be added in the future. As the industry develops, many problems have emerged, such as overcapacity, few high-end products, and serious product homogeneity. These problems have seriously affected the international competitiveness of my country's polyurethane industry and need to be resolved urgently. Polyurethane (PU) is an organic polymer product produced by the chemical reaction of isocyanate and active hydrogen. Its properties can be adjusted in a wide range, such as from sponge to elastomer, from paint to sealant, from shoe sole slurry to spandex and more. 1. The status of the international polyurethane industry 1.1 Development History of International Polyurethane Industry In 1937, German Otto Bayer first discovered that polyurethane could be produced by the addition polymerization of polyisocyanates and polyol compounds. After World War II, the United States, Britain, Japan and other countries introduced German technology for the production and development of polyurethane. In 1945, the American Dupont Company and Monsanto Company built a 2,4-toluene diisocyanate test workshop for the production of rigid polyurethane foam. In 1946, the United States carried out research on rigid polyurethane foam, and the products were used in aircraft sandwich panels. In 1952, Bayer conducted a pilot test of polyester-based flexible polyurethane f

2. Domestic polyurethane industry status 2.1 Development history of domestic polyurethane industry my country's polyurethane industry started late in the late 1950s. In 1958, Dalian Dyestuff Factory developed isocyanate (TDI), and in 1962, it built a production facility with an annual output of 500 tons. In the early 1960s, Jiangsu Chemical Industry Research Institute and others developed polyether-type PU flexible foam. In the early 1970s, Jiangsu Research Institute and Nanjing Rubber Factory developed mixed PU elastomer (MPU). At the same time, Tianjin Chemical Industry Research Institute and Tianjin Paint Factory developed PU coatings. In 1974, Beijing Institute of Construction Engineering developed PU waterproof material, and Jiangsu Institute developed PU waterproof and grouting materials. In 1976, Jiangsu Research Institute and others carried out the research and development of PU track rubber technology, and in 1978, it began to promote it on a large scale in domestic sports venues. In the 1980s, domestic manufacturers successively introduced 10,000-ton polyether production equipment. For example, Yantai Synthetic Leather Factory introduced PU synthetic leather technology from Japan and a 10,000-ton MDI production equipment. In the 21st century, the polyurethane industry has become one of the fastest growing industries in my country's chemical industry. 2.2 Domestic production and sales of polyurethane The output of my country's polyurethane industry from 2014 to 2021 is shown in Figure 4. It produced 966 tons in 2014, 10.35 million tons in 2015, 10.85 million tons in 2016, and 11.89 million tons in 2017, maintaining a compound annual growth rate of 7.28%. The output in 2020 will be approximately 14.7 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 7.6%, and will reach 15.32 million tons in 2021, a year-on-year increase of 4.22%. my country's polyurethane consump

1) Polyurethane foam Polyurethane foam is widely used in thermal insulation, furniture production, etc. According to data from Allied Market Research, my country's polyurethane foam (including flexible foam and rigid foam) sales volume was 1.3783 million tons in 2019, and is expected to reach 1.6526 million tons in 2022, with an average annual compound growth rate of 6.24% from 2019 to 2022. The guidance of the "Thirteenth Five-Year Plan" development plan for the plastics processing industry points out that the "import substitution" strategy should be vigorously implemented to strive for the main products and accessories of the plastics processing industry to meet the needs of economic and social development, especially the high-end fields, by 2025. Some products and technologies have reached World leading level. 2) Polyurethane elastomer Polyurethane elastomers are divided into casting type, thermoplastic type and mixing type according to the production process. They are widely used in steel, conveyor belts, papermaking rubber spokes and other fields. In recent years, the proportion of polyurethane elastomers in polyurethane products in my country has been increasing. In 2015, the consumption of polyurethane elastomers was 860,000 tons, a year-on-year increase of 4.2%. In 2018, it rose to 1.07 million tons. The consumption continued to increase from 2019 to 2022. The reason is mainly due to the large-scale use of thermoplastic elastomers in the automotive field and the construction industry. (TPE) materials have driven the development of the industry. 3) Polyurethane coating In 2015, the consumption of polyurethane coatings was about 1.65 million tons, accounting for 16% of the sales volume of polyurethane products. In 2021, it will reach 2.45 million tons, accounting for about 16%. At present, there are more than 60 kinds of polyurethane coatings, and the production enterprises ar

Source - Global Polyurethane Network According to reports, the European polyurethane market value is expected to reach US$26.24 billion by 2024. The rising demand for sustainable building materials has become an important driving force for the development of the industry. The development of terminal industries such as construction, automobiles, transportation, furniture and bedding is the main driving force of the polyurethane industry. It is expected that the continuous development of the construction industry will be the main driving force. The construction industry in Eastern European countries such as Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia will have great development, thereby driving the rise in demand for rigid polyurethane foam. Rigid foam consumes the most, accounting for 30% of the European market in 2015. Financial incentives to reduce energy consumption will promote the development of rigid foam. In 2015, the European polyurethane market size was 4.91 million tons, and it is expected to reach 6.9 million tons in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.8%. Polyurethane is the most consumed in the construction industry, accounting for more than 35% of the total in 2015. It is expected that the electrical appliance field will have the largest growth, at 5.3%. Germany had the largest demand for polyurethane in 2015, accounting for an estimated 17.5% of the market share. As a major automobile production and export country, Germany has the largest demand for rigid foam. In 2015, the demand for rigid foam accounted for 30% of polyurethane.

01 Overview of polyurethane foam Polyurethane foam is a porous polyurethane material composed of a large number of micropores and polyurethane resin porous wall meridians, also known as "PU foam", which is the largest variety of polyurethane products, accounting for more than 50% of the total amount of polyurethane products. PU foam accounts for about 55% of the total polyurethane products in Europe, about 65% in Asia and about 70% in the United States. In the market share of various types of foam plastics, PU foam accounts for more than 50%. Compared with other foam materials, polyurethane foam has many characteristics in performance, due to the different production processes and adjustable formulation components, polyurethane can be made into many different varieties of foam. The rapid development of domestic refrigeration and insulation, building energy saving, solar energy industry, automobiles, furniture and other industries has greatly driven the demand for polyurethane foam. In the field of insulation materials, polyurethane foam has occupied a solid market position. Polyurethane foam is divided into soft and rigid types, and with the changing market situation, the demand for polyurethane foam is also increasing, which brings good opportunities. 02 Rigid polyurethane foam Polyurethane rigid foam is mostly closed-cell structure, which has excellent characteristics such as good thermal insulation effect, light weight and convenient construction. At the same time, it also has the characteristics of sound insulation, shockproof, electrical insulation, heat resistance, cold resistance, solvent resistance, etc., and is widely used in refrigerators, freezer box insulation layer, cold storage,