PU China 2024, co-hosted by MM International Exhibition Co.,Ltd., China Polyurethane Industry Association, and Crain Communications Ltd., is held at Hall H1 of the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center from July 17-19, 2024. The exhibition has reached new heights in terms of exhibition area, the number of participating companies, and visitor attendance, showcasing the exceptional influence and vitality of the polyurethane industry once again.
This year's exhibition attracts over 210 international polyurethane companies, including Wanhua Chemical, Covestro, Evonik, Rongsheng Petrochemical, Miracll Chemicals, Changhua Chemical, Longhua New Material, Sinochem, Honeywell Sinochem Lantian, and Wansheng Co., Ltd., etc. to showcase their latest achievements and development concepts in the polyurethane field.
Wanhua Chemical presents its latest technologies and achievements with the theme "Creating a Better Future through Chemistry." It has set up three major exhibition areas: "Exploring New Horizons," "Pioneering New Paths," and "Building Zero Carbon." "Exploring New Horizons" showcases Wanhua's innovative technologies in the engineering and industrial fields, such as polyurethane composite photovoltaic frames and advanced products for engineering industrial use, while also highlighting its commitment to clean energy applications and sustainable development. "Pioneering New Paths" focuses on Wanhua's modern solutions in the fields of new energy vehicles, polyurethane road repair, and plastic tracks. "Building Zero Carbon" features a display area for low-carbon innovative building materials, including polyurethane pultruded composite photovoltaic frames and energy-efficient doors and windows, PIR polyurethane building insulation solutions, and high-quality polyurethane memory foam mattresses, demonstrating Wanhua's latest achievements in green living and high-quality sleep.
Covestro participates with the theme "One-Stop Sustainable Solutions for a Better Future," showcasing numerous innovative, high-performance, and more sustainable elastomer raw materials and casting equipment solutions. Covestro's CQ series offshore wind power bend restrictors, based on the mass balance approach and containing biomass raw materials, can reduce carbon footprint by up to 63%. To achieve expanded functionality and precision of casting equipment, Covestro has abandoned the traditional scope of equipment application and rebuilt it according to customer needs, resulting in the efficient, innovative, and modern BORE cast machine, which forms a one-stop solution for cast elastomers from raw materials to technology and equipment.
Miracll Chemicals is a well-known producer of new polyurethane materials (TPU, PUR, PUD, PBS) and functional chemical raw materials (special isocyanates, special amines) based in China, with products widely used in consumer electronics, automotive manufacturing, sports and leisure, high-end equipment, green energy, home life, industrial coatings, sealing and transmission, 3D printing, and food hygiene.
Changhua Chemical is a leading supplier of high-quality polyether polyols in China, adhering to the development concept of "Promoting a Low-Carbon Economy and Leading Technological Chemistry," focusing on the research and production of low-carbon, environmentally friendly polyether polyols for industries such as automotive, home furnishing, and sports facilities. At PU China 2024, Changhua Chemical showcases several new products, including bio-based polyether and carbon dioxide polyether. The main raw material of bio-based polyether is castor oil, with mass production expected in the fourth quarter of this year; carbon dioxide polyether officially started construction in June 2024.
Longhua New Material is a large-scale enterprise specializing in the research, production, and sales of polyether polyols and polymer polyols, with a current capacity of 720,000 tons per year. Longhua New Material is a "high-tech enterprise," "Shandong Province Manufacturing Industry Champion," and "Shandong Province Gazelle Enterprise." Its high-end polyether production line stands out for its advantages in process technology, product quality, and cost control, and operates with low carbon and environmental protection. Currently, three new projects, including polyether amine, PA66, and a 310,000-ton-per-year polyether device expansion and renovation, are under construction.
Stepan is a global leader in the production and sales of surfactants and polyester polyols with leading technology and innovation capabilities. Stepan has established a polyester polyol production base and a polymer R&D center for the Asia-Pacific region in Nanjing, China, dedicated to providing high-quality polyester polyol products, diversified solutions, and professional technical services to its customers. At PU China 2024, Stepan showcases its flame-retardant spray solutions, including 141B foam system flame-retardant B1 (SBI) grade spray, 245fa/water foam system flame-retardant B2 grade spray, and all-water foam flame-retardant B2 grade spray.
Wudi Dexin Chemical is a technology-driven production enterprise integrating the research, production, sales, and service of polyether polyol and polymer polyol series products. It has a 300,000-ton-per-year continuous PPG production device and a 100,000-ton-per-year POP production device, supported by a research pilot plant and after-sales foam evaluation system, making it an important polyether production base in China. The company's products can be widely applied in various industries, such as flexible foam for furniture, construction, coatings, waterproofing, automotive, sports, and medical industries. At this exhibition, Wudi Dexin highlights its new product, the sk350d open-cell agent, which is currently being used by leading domestic car seat manufacturers.
Kukdo Chemical is a professional manufacturer of epoxy resin, curing agents, and polyether polyols. Since its establishment, Kukdo Chemical has continuously grown by relying on innovative core technologies and efficient operating models, dedicated to producing high-quality epoxy resins, curing agents, and polyether polyols to meet customer needs. This year, Kukdo Chemical focuses on showcasing its low-odor, high-resilience polyether new products for new energy vehicle interiors.
Jurong Ningwu New Material is a professional supplier of polyether polyol series products, engaged in the development, production, and sales of various polyether polyols for polyurethane use, with over 200 types of polyether polyol products in 7 major categories.
Shanghai Hecheng Polymer Technology is a professional manufacturer of cast polyurethane polymers, engaged in the manufacture and export trade of special cast polyurethane elastomer products. At PU China 2024, Hecheng showcases their extensive applications of polyurethane elastomer products in new energy, transportation, medical supplies, sports and civil products, waterborne polyurethane, logistics and transportation, and national defense.
Huaian Polyurethane New Materials Industrial Park is a provincial-level chemical park recognized by the Jiangsu Provincial Government, jointly built by the local government, enterprises, and the China Polyurethane Industry Association. It is a specialized polyurethane park integrating scientific research, incubation, production, and manufacturing, capable of providing ample upstream raw materials such as propylene oxide and polyether polyols to resident enterprises. The park features comprehensive planning and design, complete infrastructure construction, and advanced safety and environmental management models, aiming to create a leading China polyurethane industry cluster.
Suzhou Xiangyuan New Materials is an established enterprise specializing in the R&D, production, and sales of PU curing agents. Its "Xiangyuan" brand curing agents cover a range of products, including MOCA, MCDEA, HQEE, HQEE-L, HER, HER-L, MOEA, XYLink311, as well as new aromatic diols and diamine chain extenders like P1000, P650, and 740M. The company has passed ISO9001 quality management system certification and ISO14001 environmental management system certification and has established several scientific research platforms, including a provincial engineering technology research center, a national post-doctoral research workstation, and a Jiangsu provincial enterprise academician workstation. It is a high-tech enterprise in Jiangsu Province and a key high-tech enterprise under the National Torch Plan.
QG Group is a professional enterprise engaged in the R&D, production, and sales of polyurethane raw materials, catalysts, and additives. Its products can be used in industries such as aerospace, automotive, furniture, construction, insulation, footwear, leather, and coatings. The company's headquarters is located in Shanghai, with four production bases and one R&D center in China. Shanghai Daokang mainly produces various silicone surfactants and catalysts; Zibo Daokang mainly produces color pastes, antioxidants, and various catalysts; Shandong Zhongke mainly produces various rigid foam catalysts; and Guizhou Mingde mainly produces various tin catalysts.
Honeywell has been a leader in blowing agent technology for decades. The Enovate® 245fa blowing agent is recognized as a benchmark product in the polyurethane foam insulation industry, known for its excellent thermal performance and material compatibility. The fourth-generation blowing agent based on hydrofluoroolefin technology, HFO-1233zd (E), commercially known as Solstice® LBA, not only inherits all the advantages of Enovate® 245fa but also has a GWP value of only 1, reducing it by nearly 99% compared to HFCs. Solstice® LBA blowing agent surpasses other blowing agents in foaming performance and environmental characteristics and is widely used in refrigerators, freezers, electric water heaters, and heat pump water heaters, continuously making breakthroughs in addressing global climate warming and improving blowing agent performance.
Shanghai Chic is a high-tech enterprise integrating scientific research, production, and sales, focusing on the development and application of silicone series, antioxidants, catalysts, and flame retardants.
PU China 2024 not only witnesses significant achievements in technological innovation and industrial upgrading in the polyurethane industry but also highlights the shared pursuit of sustainable development and green environmental protection within and outside the industry. Many participating companies have introduced environmentally friendly polyurethane products, low-carbon production technologies, and circular economy solutions, injecting new vitality and direction into the industry and heralding a new era of a greener, more efficient, and sustainable polyurethane industry.
Looking ahead, with the gradual recovery of the global economy and the rise of emerging markets, the polyurethane industry will embrace broader development prospects. Technological innovation will continue to be the core driving force for industry development, particularly in high-performance materials, bio-based materials, and degradable materials, where more breakthroughs are expected. In response to global climate change and resource and environmental pressures, the polyurethane industry will place greater emphasis on green transformation, promoting upstream and downstream collaboration within the industry chain, and jointly building a green, low-carbon, and circular industrial system.
