Byk has officially opened a new mini-plant in Shanghai, China, expanding its production capabilities in the region. The facility manufactures silicone-based, silicone-free, and wax additives for a wide range of industrial applications. Byk's new mini-plant in Shanghai expands the company's production network with an annual capacity of 500 metric tons of additives. Source: Byk Byk officially inaugurated its new mini-plant in Shanghai, China, in mid-August. The facility is designed to provide customers with faster and more flexible additive solutions tailored to local requirements. According to the company, the plant represents a key strategic component of its global production network. The new facility features highly flexible production capacity aimed at meeting the rapidly changing demands of the Chinese market. With an annual production capacity of 500 metric tons, the plant manufactures silicone-based and silicone-free additives, as well as wax additives, for a wide range of industrial applications. Flexible production capacity for the Chinese market The mini-plant’s setup allows Byk to respond to local market needs with customised additive solutions. The company positions the Shanghai facility as an important element in strengthening its regional presence and production flexibility in Asia. No further details regarding investment volumes, specific customers, or targeted application segments were disclosed in the announcement.
According to customs data, 159.40 tons of toluene diisocyanate (TDI) were imported in July 2026, with an average price of 2024.44 US dollars per ton. The import volume decreased by 48.52% compared to the previous month and 0.41% compared to the same period last year. In July 2026, the export volume of toluene diisocyanate (TDI) from China was 48048.27 tons, with an average price of 2265.07 US dollars per ton. The export volume decreased by 15.15% compared to the previous month and increased by 18.98% compared to the same period last year, with India being the largest export destination for the month. In the first half of 2026, China's accumulated TDI exports reached 332100 tons, a year-on-year increase of 24.2%. The significant increase in exports is influenced by two factors: firstly, the aging of overseas facilities and unstable supply. Chinese sources of goods have gained substitution space by relying on cost and supply advantages; Secondly, India implemented a zero tariff policy on some chemicals (including TDI) in the second quarter, which promoted exports to India and surrounding markets.
Clariant has inaugurated two new research and development laboratories for its Additives business in China, expanding local synthesis capabilities for flame retardants and performance additives. The move represents a further step in the specialty chemicals company’s “In China, For China” strategy. Clariant's two new R&D laboratories in Huizhou and Shanghai extend the company's local innovation capabilities for additives used in coatings, plastics, and adhesives.Source: Clariant Clariant has officially launched two new R&D laboratories for its Additives business in China: one at the Daya Bay production site in Huizhou and one at the One Clariant Campus in Shanghai. The new facilities enable full local synthesis and development of additives on Chinese soil, from initial research through to pilot scale. According to the company, this extends its existing local application development capabilities and is intended to accelerate innovation, improve responsiveness to customer needs in China and across the Asia-Pacific region, and support the rollout of new solutions to global markets. The Daya Bay R&D laboratory is located at Clariant’s high-performance flame retardants plant in Huizhou, which was inaugurated in 2023 and expanded with a second production line in November 2025, representing a total investment of CHF 100 million. The new laboratory focuses on the development of next-generation flame retardant products and is equipped with reactors for both atmospheric and high-pressure synthesis, as well as analytical instruments including TGA, DSC, XRF, GC, and ion chromatography. It is also designed to support collaboration with universities and innovation partners in China. Local synthesis capabilities for coatings, plastics, and adhesives The Shanghai laboratory, housed within the existing Additives Technology Center at the One Clariant Campus, is dedicated to the development of novel performance additives, including antioxidants, light stabilisers, and waxes. Its capabilities encompass synthesis, analytics, and a pilot-scale polycondensation facility. Both laboratories are staffed with R&D professionals recruited specifically for their respective areas of focus. The launch of the two laboratories forms part of what Clariant describes as a growing local innovation ecosystem in China. The company states that it now has a full local value chain in place, comprising R&D, manufacturing, and partnerships. In November 2025, Clariant announced a joint venture with Fuhua to develop next-generation phosphorus-based flame retardants. In the same month, a second production line at the Cangzhou joint venture plant with Beijing Tiangang was inaugurated. Completing an end-to-end innovation loop in the APAC region Manuel Mueller, Head of Strategy and Innovation, Business Unit Adsorbents & Additives, commented: “Sustainability-driven innovation is at the core of Clariant Additives’ strategy, and the expansion of our R&D labs to China is an important milestone in bringing that vision to life. The new facilities will enable us to develop high-value specialty additives for plastics, coatings, and adhesives with greater speed and precision, tailored to the needs of our customers in China and across global markets. By forging deeper collaboration with leading local institutes and industry partners, we are further strengthening Clariant’s position as the partner of choice for innovative and sustainable additive solutions.” The Additives business targets end-markets including e-mobility, electronics, artificial intelligence, packaging, and fibre applications. With the new laboratories now operational, Clariant says customers in the region can expect shorter lead times, faster technical support, and solutions tailored to local application requirements.
August 20, 2026, by the Victoria Harbour, the premium furniture coatings brand launch event “EcoArte · New Dawn of Artistic Realm” was gracefully inaugurated at the Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel. Leveraging the international vision of Victoria Harbour and drawing on century‑old Italian coating technologies, the brand further explores China’s high‑end home furnishing market. This high‑profile launch gathered key partners, industry media and senior designer representatives, who came together for this immersive journey into Italian‑style aesthetics. Above Victoria Harbour, a grand feast of texture and tactility A trend‑setter of Asia‑Pacific high‑end home aesthetics, Hong Kong hosts top global designers, ultra‑luxury residences and premium furniture buyers, with sharp foresight over market and consumer needs. The high‑end sector suffers from severe homogenization and shortage of differentiated coating options — the key reason EcoArte chose Victoria Harbour as its Asia‑Pacific launch platform. High‑end wood finishing today is plagued by pain points: texture hard to realize in mass production, uneven eco‑standards and unstable long‑term coatings performance, leaving many bespoke brands without unique surface identities. Against this context, EcoArte’s landmark launch resolves the historic trade‑off between performance and beauty. Driven by technology, it unlocks new frontiers for bespoke high‑end coatings. Break Boundaries, Root Italian Genes Locally At the opening of the launch event, Wu Hao, Chairman of Qigu Group, took the stage to deliver a speech and extended sincere gratitude to industry peers, partners and media guests gathered along Victoria Harbour. He noted that high‑end coating takes technology as its backbone and aesthetics as its soul. Upholding its foothold in the niche market, EcoArte adheres to three core missions: to uphold quality commitment out of reverence for the industry and reject cut‑throat price competition; to balance environmental‑friendliness and performance through dedication to technology without compromising product standards for cost‑cutting; and to drive industrial upgrading with full‑chain responsibility by building a dual‑compliance system meeting both Chinese national standards and European standards. Built upon original core formulations from Italy and adapted through localized secondary R&D, the brand focuses on the niche segment of super‑matte soft‑touch finishes. With technically proven, mass‑producible and high‑premium products, it empowers Asian high‑end furniture brands to break free from homogeneous competition. Going forward, taking Hong Kong as its strategic hub for the Asia‑Pacific region, EcoArte will connect with the designer communities in Hong Kong and Macao as well as the Greater Bay Area furniture manufacturing clusters. It will bring cutting‑edge European coating technologies and end‑to‑end implementation services to the region, reshaping the value benchmarks of the high‑end wood coating industry. Quality as Proof · Six Core Pillars Reshape Industry Standards With the brand philosophy elaborated, the press conference moves to the core new‑product launch session, where six exclusive core technical advantages are fully unpacked. Behind every set of data lies a commitment to quality. From an environmental perspective, the products strictly comply with both Chinese national standards and EU testing criteria. Featuring low‑VOC formulations free of harmful additives, they are well‑suited for scenarios with stringent air‑quality requirements, such as high‑end hotels and children‑oriented spaces. Its colour system draws on an international Italian colour database to deliver precise colour control and long‑term yellowing resistance, ensuring consistent colour performance even in mass‑volume production. In terms of tactile performance, the self‑developed resin system and fine‑grinding craftsmanship create a soft, skin‑friendly finish. Resistant to repeated contact, it is less prone to whitening and abrasion. Matte levels can be precisely adjusted within the range of 1° to 5°. The ultra‑low‑matte process fully preserves the natural grain of wood, eliminating common industry defects such as light spots and uneven toning. The dense coatings film delivers outstanding stain resistance. Daily fingerprints and oil stains can be effortlessly wiped away, greatly easing the long‑term maintenance burden for high‑end furniture. Furthermore, the product is compatible with multiple substrates and mainstream spraying processes. One single system caters to diverse production needs and streamlines supply‑chain management for furniture manufacturers. As the new‑product presentation draws to a close, the press conference reaches its landmark opening moment. Witnessed by all attending guests, Wu Hao, Chairman of Qigu Group, Wang Wei, China Sales Director of EcoArte, and Gleb Krivorog, Brand Principal of EcoArte Italy, took the stage together for the ribbon‑cutting ceremony. As the golden scissors fell, the ceremony concluded to mark a new beginning. It officially heralds the launch of EcoArte’s full‑range high‑end coating products for the Asia‑Pacific market, celebrating the brand’s refreshed journey with this symbolic ritual. On site Experience · Intuitive Demonstration of Five Design Styles Parameters on paper can only tell part of the story. Only through physical touch and direct visual appreciation can one truly experience the unique charm of coated finishes. Following the ribbon‑cutting ceremony, the sample display area was officially opened. Moving beyond the purely technical briefings typical of conventional coating products, EcoArte uses physical samples to showcase finish effects tailored to diverse residential design aesthetics. Ranging from the restrained, understated texture of ultra‑matte modern styles and soft, mellow cream‑toned hues, to log‑wood styles embodying Oriental charm, laid‑back wabi‑sabi textures, and poised, sophisticated vintage aesthetics — its diverse finish solutions cover today’s mainstream high‑end home‑design preferences. Italian Craftsmanship · Paying Tribute to China’s High End Home Furnishing This one‑day grand event marks a brand‑new starting point. Standing by Victoria Harbour and gazing toward the Asia‑Pacific region, EcoArte’s brand vision comes into clear focus: to empower China’s high‑end home furnishing manufacturing with Italian craftsmanship, and safeguard the healthy living of millions of households through eco‑friendly technologies. The Hong Kong launch event is both a starting line and a solemn declaration. Using Hong Kong as a bridge, EcoArte will bring Italy’s century‑old coating technologies to full fruition within China’s high‑end home‑furnishing market. Cutting‑edge coating solutions will no longer remain abstract concepts; instead, they will permeate the grain of every solid‑wood plank, the tactile feel of every piece of furniture, and the daily lives of every household. EcoArte, Born for Texture, Tested by Time.
HZ Info, Satellite Chemical( STL ) has released its semi-annual report for 2026, revealing total assets of RMB 77.743 billion, an 11.76% increase year-over-year. The company delivered outstanding operational performance during the reporting period, with total revenue reaching RMB 30.713 billion, a 30.92% increase year-over-year. Net profit attributable to shareholders jumped 126.94% to RMB 6.227 billion, while core net profit (excluding non-recurring items) rose 109.01% to RMB 6.053 billion. Earnings per share stood at RMB 1.85 . Segment Performance and Competitive Advantages Functional chemicals remained the company's core business, generating RMB 23.369 billion in revenue, a 35.07% increase year-over-year. The advanced polymer materials segment contributed RMB 7.256 billion, up 18.81% . This robust growth is underpinned by STL's unique industrial positioning and cost advantages. As the world's only integrated light hydrocarbon C2 and C3 dual-chain enterprise, the company leverages the cost edge of ethane cracking to ethylene, establishing a global supply chain moat that is difficult to replicate. Its ethylene yield and profitability significantly outperform the traditional naphtha route . The C2 segment operates China's largest ethane cracking facility with an annual capacity of 2.5 million tons, supporting a product portfolio spanning high-end polyethylene, ethylene oxide derivatives, and polystyrene, with products already integrated into leading companies' supply chains. In the C3 segment, the company maintains a 2-million-ton-per-year acrylic acid and esters production capacity, ranking first in China and second globally, with its superabsorbent polymers (SAP) supplying global hygiene product leaders . Expansion into High-Value-Added Products While consolidating its existing advantages, the company is accelerating its push into higher-value sectors. In 2026, STL announced plans to build a 200,000-ton-per-year specialty acrylate project at its Lianyungang base, targeting emerging fields such as new energy and automotive lightweighting. Additionally, a 160,000-ton-per-year green and environmentally friendly polymer emulsion technical upgrade project reached mechanical completion in May. The construction of a key 300,000-ton-per-year SAP project is also progressing rapidly . Lianyungang Petrochemical, a wholly-owned subsidiary of STL, launched an expansion plan in 2026 with a total investment of RMB 8.85 billion, including a planned RMB 2.5 billion for the year . Key projects include: A 260,000-ton-per-year aromatics complex project (investment: RMB 1.03 billion), scheduled for commissioning on October 30, 2026 . A high-end new materials project (investment: RMB 7.82 billion), scheduled for completion and commissioning in August 2027 . To further secure upstream self-sufficiency, the company has secured access to one of only three ethane export terminals overseas through a joint venture, including dedicated pipeline export capacity. It also operates the world's largest Very Large Ethane Carrier (VLEC) fleet, comprising 21 vessels, ensuring independent control over its transoceanic logistics capabilities .
HZ Info, August 19, 2026 – Beijing Oriental Yuhong Waterproof Technology Co., Ltd. (OYH), a leading building materials system service provider, released its semi-annual report for 2026. In the first half of the year, the company achieved operating revenue of RMB 14.867 billion, a year-on-year increase of 9.57%. Net profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company reached RMB 613 million, up 8.67%, while core net profit (excluding non-recurring items) rose 13.59% to RMB 576 million. During the period, revenue from engineering and retail channels totaled RMB 12.723 billion, accounting for 85.58% of total revenue, cementing channel sales as the core pillar of performance. Retail business stood out with revenue of RMB 6.346 billion, a 25.44% increase, representing 42.68% of total revenue. As the primary vehicle of the retail business, the Civil Construction Group contributed RMB 5.064 billion, up 6.65% year-on-year. OYH has established a comprehensive network of over 250,000 distribution outlets, more than 2,000 exclusive stores, over 4,000 retail channel distributors, and over 13,000 engineering channel partners. The company continues to upgrade its C-end service platform and deepen channel refinement, building a four-in-one core competitiveness encompassing brand, channel, product, and service. For its engineering channels, the company advances the "Platform + Maker + Partner" mechanism, prioritizing partners and enhancing capabilities in operations, customer acquisition, construction, and service. Leveraging the advantages of its waterproofing channel synergy, OYH is driving the rollout of a full range of product categories, reducing accounts receivable risks, and tapping into untapped markets. The shift from a single reliance on real estate centralized procurement to a balanced "engineering + retail" dual-driver model has translated into tangible performance resilience. While consolidating its core waterproofing business, the company is also solidifying its "second growth curve," with a dual-mainstay strategy of "Waterproofing + Mortar and Powder" becoming clearer. In the first half of the year, revenue from waterproofing membranes was RMB 5.765 billion (+4.56%), coatings revenue reached RMB 4.199 billion (+6.43%), and mortar and powder products generated RMB 2.081 billion (+4.26%), accounting for 13.99% of total revenue. The synergistic effects of its multi-category portfolio continue to strengthen. In contrast to the intensive cultivation of the domestic market, overseas business emerged as the most dynamic growth segment for OYHin the first half of the year, with years of globalization efforts transitioning from the investment phase into a period of concentrated returns. During the reporting period, the company's overseas business generated revenue of RMB 1.772 billion, a significant year-on-year increase of 207.55%, representing 11.92% of total revenue. Overseas building materials retail revenue reached RMB 1.009 billion, a dramatic rise of 2,388.01%, primarily driven by the consolidation of acquisitions such as Chile's Construmart. Behind these impressive figures lies the rapid development of OYH's global localized production network. In the Middle East, the Tiandingfeng Saudi factory has commenced full production across all four of its nonwoven fabric production lines. Together with the Dammam production, R&D, and logistics base, this setup ensures localized supply of core substrates and finished building materials, effectively meeting the region's expanding infrastructure demands. In Latin America, the Brazilian production, R&D, and logistics base has completed trial production of its first batches of water-based coatings and primers, significantly improving regional market responsiveness and product adaptability. Targeting the high-end North American market, the Houston global excellence R&D center and production logistics base are in the equipment installation phase, while the construction of production bases in Canada and Mexico is proceeding in an orderly fashion. The production matrix in North and Latin America continues to improve, fortifying the supply chain foundation for covering the entire Americas market. Alongside its production capacity expansion, OYH has deepened its global operational presence through targeted acquisitions and strategic collaborations. During the reporting period, the company completed controlling acquisitions of a long-established Hong Kong plastic pipe company and Indonesia's second-largest waterproof coating brand. Together with the previously completed acquisition of a Brazilian admixture company, all closed transactions have contributed positively to earnings, validating the company's mature overseas investment evaluation system and cross-border management capabilities. Concurrently, OYHhas forged strategic partnerships with leading companies and industry associations in Indonesia, Bangladesh, South Korea, and other countries, and actively participated in top-tier industry events like the Vietnam Building Materials Expo, the Canton Fair, and international infrastructure forums. The company's overseas business model has evolved from basic product exports to a localized deep-cultivation approach characterized by "localized production, localized services, and localized partnerships."
On August 12, 2026, BASF issued a price adjustment announcement, raising the European market price of 250 euros/ton for Neopentyl Glycol (NPG) and 300 euros/ton for 1,6-Hexanediol (HDO). The price adjustment will take immediate effect, and signed contract orders will still be executed according to the original agreement. This is the second time since 2026 that BASF has raised the price of neopentyl glycol in the European region. In March of this year, the product was raised by 350 euros per ton. According to the monitoring of the Ibuychem Research Institute, the price of domestic neopentyl glycol has turned downward since mid April, accelerated its decline in May, and reached a low point of 7300 yuan/ton in June. The market rebounded in July and August, and the price of mother's Huadong hydrogenation method neopentyl glycol has risen to 9000-9200 yuan/ton. Currently, several major facilities such as Jihua BASF, Jiangsu Huachang, and Ma'anshan Shenjian are in a state of shutdown for maintenance, and the market's spot resources are tightening. Under the dual benefits of rising raw material costs and limited spot circulation, factories have a strong attitude towards offering, and the market focus is constantly moving towards the high-end. Based on the current situation of comprehensive supply and demand, the tight spot market is difficult to quickly ease in the short term. Factories are likely to maintain a stable and upward trend. With the support of the isobutyraldehyde market, the domestic neopentyl glycol market may continue to operate at a high level.
•Global cooperation agreement formalizes the existing collaboration between Surventis and NST •Joint testing and real-world customer applications demonstrate Surventis’ readiness to support robotic paint processes today •Collaboration creates a framework for further technical development and customer projects Surventis and NST have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to support the development of automated painting applications in the automotive refinish industry. The agreement formalizes a collaboration that has already been established through joint testing, technical exchange and customer projects. Building on proven collaboration Over the past months, Surventis and NST have worked together to evaluate the application of Surventis coating systems on NST robotic platforms. Joint testing confirmed the compatibility of both solutions and helped optimize key application parameters for reliable and repeatable results. The cooperation is already reflected in customer projects. Several body shops, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, are using Surventis coating materials together with NST robotic systems in daily operations. These projects provide practical experience and support the continued development of automated painting processes. Supporting automated refinish processes The collaboration combines Surventis' expertise in coating technologies and application processes with NST's experience in robotic painting systems and automation. Together, both companies aim to support body shops in improving efficiency, consistency and process quality through automated painting solutions. “Through joint testing and customer applications with NST, we have demonstrated that Surventis coating systems can be successfully integrated into automated paint processes. These activities have provided valuable insights into optimizing application performance and supporting consistent, high-quality results. We look forward to continuing our collaboration and helping customers advance their automation initiatives”, said Chen Liu, Vice President Global Technology Refinish Coatings at Surventis. "Our collaboration with Surventis is built on a shared belief that the future of automotive refinishing lies in the combination of advanced coating technology and intelligent automation. By bringing together Surventis’ process expertise and coating innovations with NST’s robotics and intelligent control technologies, we can help body shops improve efficiency, consistency and quality while accelerating the adoption of next-generation painting solutions. This agreement provides a strong foundation for continued innovation and customer-focused development in the automotive refinish industry," said Ke Dong Bi, Chairman of the Board at NST. The agreement provides a framework for further testing, technical validation and future development activities. It also allows Surventis and NST to continue contributing their respective expertise within a broader industry ecosystem.
When Italian craftsmanship meets Oriental elegance, and century-old technical expertise intersects with China’s high-end manufacturing, an innovation revolution in furniture finishing is taking shape. EcoArte – A New Chapter in Artistry: Brand Launch of Premium Furniture Coatings is set to shine in Hong Kong on August 20, 2026. Upholding the philosophy of Italian Craftsmanship · Elegant Finishing, EcoArte will lead the new frontier of premium furniture finishing for the future. Insight: Truth Beneath the Hustle and Bustle Amid industry tides, some stay grounded to perceive the essence. With decades of experience in furniture finishing, EcoArte has identified prevailing industry challenges: Rising environmental standards mount mounting pressure on manufacturers; Water-based coatings still fall short on tactile finish and visual effects to satisfy high-end demands; Unstable yield rates of ultra-matte finishing compromise production consistency; Batch-to-batch color deviation and insufficient surface stain resistance are persistent pain points. These real hurdles hinder industrial progress — yet they also mark the starting point for EcoArte. Having seen the challenges, EcoArte chooses to confront them and break new ground. Origin: The Commitment Behind the Brand Why was EcoArte founded? EcoArte persists out of passion. For decades, we refuse blind conformity and compromise, striving to develop premium water-based coatings tailor-made for Chinese furniture manufacturers. EcoArte advances driven by conviction. We firmly believe environmental performance and superior coating properties can coexist. We power product innovation through technology and fuel value via consistent quality. EcoArte shoulders responsibility. Our triple commitment to the industry, partners and consumers runs through every phase of coating R&D and delivery. We introduce cutting-edge Italian formula systems, followed by local adaptation and iterative innovation, resolving tough challenges in tactile texture, stain resistance and workability. Focusing on the ultra-matte tactile coating track, we excel in low-odor eco-friendly performance, accurate color reproduction and refined texture. Centered on full-spectrum demands of furniture factories, we have built a complete closed-loop system covering products and professional services. This is EcoArte’s path to breakthrough, and the prelude to A New Chapter in Artistry. Identity: The Story Behind the Name EcoArte EcoArte is a service provider of premium furniture finishing solutions. Rooted in Italian technical formulas and empowered by localized innovative R&D, we specialize in ultra-matte tactile wood coatings, serving mid-to-high-end solid wood and custom furniture manufacturers across China. Backed by original core formula systems from Italy, our products deliver performance matching top international benchmarks. We further optimize formulations to fit domestic wood substrates and production environments, fully accommodating mass production. A full-range quality control system complying with both Chinese national standards and European standards ensures every batch of products stands rigorous testing. Solution: More Than Products — A Complete System EcoArte’s strength lies not merely in brand positioning, but in a tangible, scalable systematic capability. Low odor & eco-friendliness, precise color matching, delicate tactile sensation, premium ultra-matte texture, stain and scratch resistance, universal applicability — EcoArte delivers competitive advantages across every experience-driven dimension. All these strengths will be demonstrated in immersive, tangible forms at the launch event on August 20. Realization: From Concept to Spatial Aesthetics All technical expertise ultimately serves authentic spatial aesthetics. EcoArte’s technologies support major high-end interior styles: modern industrial light luxury, cream style, Song Dynasty aesthetics, wabi-sabi and old-money style. Varied textures, equal sophistication. Every aesthetic style is backed by integrated solutions covering color tuning, tactile performance and long-term durability. How can these solutions be implemented and translated into market competitiveness? All answers will be unveiled in Hong Kong on August 20. Invitation: Embark on an Oriental Appointment with Italian Craftsmanship August 20, 2026, Hong Kong EcoArte – A New Chapter in Artistry: Brand Launch of Premium Furniture Coatings A convergence of inspiration within reach. EcoArte sincerely invites you to join us on site, explore industry trends, experience exquisite textures, and embark on a new journey for high-end furniture. Italian Craftsmanship · Elegant Finishing See you in Hong Kong on August 20!
On the afternoon of August 14, the 2026 Forum on AI‑Enabled Digital‑Intelligent Marketing Growth for Synthetic Resins, New Materials and New Equipment, hosted by the China Synthetic Resin Association(CSRA) and undertaken by Ibuychem, was successfully held in the conference room of Wuxi Taihu International Expo Center. As one of the key official supporting events of the 2026 Synthetic Resin Industry Development Conference & New Materials and New Equipment Exhibition, the forum took “Break Through with Digital‑Intelligence, Connect the Globe via Industrial Chains” as its core theme. Targeting the pain points of high‑end, intelligent and global transformation of the industry in the inaugural year of the 15th Five‑Year Plan, it delivered in‑depth presentations around three core topics: AI‑driven R&D decision‑making, omni‑channel marketing and customer acquisition, and digital global expansion. Hundreds of corporate executives from across the industrial chain gathered to explore brand‑new paths for AI‑fueled industrial growth. Gathering of Government and Industry Leaders to Discuss New Opportunities for Industrial Digital‑Intelligent Transformation Wang Wenguang, Vice Chairman of the CSRA, delivered a speech on behalf of the organizer. He noted that this AI digital‑intelligence forum serves as an important sub‑forum of the industry conference. Against intensified homogeneous competition in the sector, traditional R&D and marketing models have hit bottlenecks. Centering on AI‑powered intelligent R&D, omni‑channel digital marketing and digital overseas expansion, the forum addresses key industry pain points head‑on. He affirmed Ibuychem’s role in building an industrial exchange platform, and encouraged industry players to leverage AI to advance R&D, pursue digital marketing transformation and tap into overseas markets, so as to achieve industrial quality improvement and capacity expansion through smart technologies. Guo Xihong, Founder and Chairman of Ibuychem, spoke on behalf of the event undertaker. He stated that as a digital‑service platform deeply rooted in the new‑materials sector, Ibuychem keeps developing industry‑specific digital tools powered by AI and big data. The forum aims to share proven, practical solutions for AI‑driven R&D, omni‑channel customer acquisition and digital global expansion with enterprises along the industrial chain, break down information barriers between upstream and downstream participants, and help the industry cut costs, boost efficiency and deliver omni‑faceted growth. Four Themed Sessions Deliver In‑depth Insights, Unpacking Practical End‑to‑end AI Implementation Solutions Featuring four professional themed presentations delivered by Ibuychem’s core expert team based on front‑line practical experience, the forum covered industrial trends, AI‑enabled intelligent R&D, omni‑channel marketing and digital global expansion. Interpretation of Industry Trends: Forecasting Development Trajectories of the Industrial Chain Cheng Xiuhua, Senior Analyst at Ibuychem Research Institute, gave a presentation titled Market Volatility and Industrial Transformation: Interpretation of Trends in the Synthetic Resin Industrial Chain. Drawing on domestic and international raw‑material market conditions, downstream application demands and import‑export statistics, he analyzed the underlying logic of cyclical fluctuations in the resin industry, and identified two long‑term growth tracks: high‑end new materials and digital foreign trade. His presentation provided data‑backed insights and strategic references for corporate operations and product portfolio planning. AI‑driven Omni‑channel Customer Acquisition & Digital Global Expansion: Unlocking a Second Growth Curve for Enterprises Gan Ning, Channel Director at Ibuychem, delivered the keynote presentation AI‑powered Customer Acquisition, Omni‑channel Marketing and Digital Global Expansion: New Growth Pathways for New‑Materials Enterprises. Addressing common industry pain points including difficulties in lead generation, high costs for overseas customer acquisition and low conversion rates of traditional marketing, he explained how generative AI can be applied in content marketing, precise lead mining, overseas social‑media operation and cross‑border inquiry conversion. Drawing on multiple real‑world success stories of new‑materials enterprises achieving omni‑channel digital global expansion, he laid out a replicable practical system for marketing‑led growth. Implementation of AI‑powered Intelligent R&D Tools: Transforming Material‑selection and Formulation Development for New Materials Ye Dan, Senior Manager of the Marketing Department at Ibuychem, presented YouliaoKu: AI‑driven Decision‑making Agent for New‑material R&D and Material Selection. Targeting corporate pain points such as low efficiency in R&D material screening, high trial‑and‑error costs for formula development and fragmented material data, she demonstrated the functions of this industry‑specific AI agent: one‑click retrieval of massive resin material parameters, intelligent matching of alternative raw materials, assistance in formula iteration, and accumulation of in‑house enterprise R&D databases. AI is deployed to substantially shorten R&D cycles for new materials and lower trial‑and‑error costs. AI‑fueled Digital‑Intelligence Drives Industrial‑chain Upgrade: Ibuychem Debuts at the 2026 Synthetic Resin Industry Exhibition As a collaborative platform for the 2026 Synthetic Resin Industry Development Conference & New Materials and New Equipment Exhibition, Ibuychem showcased its full‑suite end‑to‑end digital solutions including YouliaoKu, Youcai SaaS, GEO Generative Engine Optimization and Foreign‑Trade Connect. The team held extensive exchanges with on‑site attendees, leveraging AI digital technologies to advance quality and efficiency gains across the synthetic‑resin industry and foster coordinated development of the industrial chain. At its booth, Ibuychem exhibited a host of core products: the YouliaoKu AI material database to streamline R&D material selection; Youcai SaaS covering the full procurement workflow to enable refined supply‑chain management; GEO Generative Engine Optimization tailored for the large‑model era to help enterprises precisely tap B‑business opportunities; and Foreign‑Trade Connect supporting resin enterprises in exploring overseas markets and realizing digital global expansion. During the exhibition, Ibuychem’s team conducted in‑depth discussions with association officials, manufacturers, modification enterprises and research institutions. A large number of visitors came for product experience and consultations to jointly explore pathways for practical industrial digital transformation. Building Industry Consensus: AI‑enabled Digital‑Intelligence for Global Industrial‑chain Collaboration The exhibition helped enterprises gain clearer insights into how AI can fuel corporate growth. Participants commented that the forum moved beyond conventional technical sharing on materials and tackled core operational and growth‑related pain points of the industry. Its integrated set of solutions covering AI‑driven R&D, omni‑channel digital marketing and cross‑border global expansion combines forward‑looking vision with practical operability, pointing out clear directions for enterprises’ upcoming digital transformation. Generative AI and digital tools are reshaping the operational logic of the synthetic‑resin industry. The successful staging of the forum built a platform for in‑depth dialogue among associations, digital‑service platforms, upstream‑and‑downstream manufacturers and foreign‑trade service providers. It forged a shared industry understanding: leveraging AI‑enabled digital‑intelligence to connect the full workflow of R&D, marketing and overseas business constitutes a core driver for the synthetic‑resin industry to pursue transformation and upgrading and engage global markets during the 15th Five‑Year Plan period. Going forward, the CSRA will partner with Ibuychem to roll out a series of themed events on digital‑intelligence, continuously deliver implementable AI digital solutions for the industry, help more new‑materials enterprises seize opportunities brought by intelligence and globalization, and jointly advance high‑quality development of China’s synthetic‑resin industry toward greater high‑end sophistication, digitalization and internationalization.