ChinaPlas 2026: BASF Joins Jiang Juyuan and Jinying Heavy Industry to Showcase Container Floor Solutions

CHINAPLAS 2026: BASF Joins Jiangjuyuan and Jinying Heavy Industry to Showcase High-performance Railway Container Floor Solutions

Ultramid® Expand polyamide pre-expanded bead material offers lightweight construction, high strength, and durability, significantly enhancing the stability of railway container floors under demanding operating conditions.

BASF will be exhibiting at CHINAPLAS 2026, the International Plastics and Rubber Exhibition: Shanghai National Exhibition and Convention Center, Booth C41, Hall 7.2

At CHINAPLAS 2026 International, BASF will join hands with Shanghai Jiangju Yuan New Materials Co., Ltd. (Jiangju Yuan) and Jin Eagle Heavy Engineering Machinery Co., Ltd. (Jin Eagle Heavy Industry) to jointly launch an innovative railway container floor solution. This solution adopts BASF's Ultramid® Expand polyamide pre-foamed granules (EPA) material, featuring lightweight, high strength, and excellent durability, providing reliable support for modern railway applications.

Liu Xin, General Manager of the Container Division at Golden Eagle Heavy Industry, stated: "The development of flooring based on EPA represents a significant breakthrough in new materials for railway equipment. It is not only expected to demonstrate notable advantages in railway logistics applications but will also accelerate the industry's transition toward lightweighting and sustainability."

As the railway logistics industry continues to expand and the intensity of transportation increases, material innovation has become key to enhancing operational efficiency and promoting sustainable development. With characteristics such as lightweight, high strength, and durability, EPA brings new possibilities for the performance improvement of next-generation railway equipment.

Jiang Juyuan’s Chairman Guo Jiangqiao stated: “In the joint assessment by the three parties, the EPA-based composite structural flooring demonstrated outstanding performance across multiple key indicators required for high-performance railway container flooring, while also offering greater design flexibility and a smoother manufacturing process.”

In this comprehensive solution, EPA and Elastoflex® polyurethane STM composite materials form a lightweight sandwich structure. With EPA as the core material, it works in synergy with the high-strength polyurethane system on the top and bottom surfaces, enhancing the floor's load-bearing capacity, durability, and structural stability under a variety of complex conditions.

“This collaboration with Jiang Juyuan and Golden Eagle Heavy Industry demonstrates our capability to meet the high-strength requirements of rail applications and also expands the potential of our material solutions in other demanding transportation sectors,” said Su Rongyuan, Vice President and Head of Engineering Plastics Business Management, Performance Materials, Asia Pacific, BASF.

About BASF

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. Our ambitious goal is to become the preferred chemical company for our customers, supporting their green transformation. We combine economic success, social responsibility, and environmental protection. With approximately 108,000 employees worldwide, BASF successfully serves customers in virtually every country and industry. Our business comprises “core businesses”—Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, and Nutrition & Care—as well as “standalone businesses”—Surface Technologies and Agricultural Solutions. BASF’s global sales in 2025 are expected to be approximately €60 billion. BASF shares are listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (BAS) and traded in the U.S. market as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY).

Regarding the Performance Materials division of BASF

BASF Specialty Materials combines sustainability with material performance to drive the transformation of the plastics industry. With deep material expertise, extensive industry experience, and a broad product portfolio, we are the preferred partner for comprehensive solutions throughout the plastic lifecycle.

We have a dedicated team focused on materials innovation, strong R&D capabilities, and a globally deployed, customer-centric production network, enabling us to deliver tailored solutions that meet the diverse needs of different regions and industries. Our products are applied in key sectors such as automotive, construction, consumer goods, and industrial applications, significantly enhancing performance and efficiency. Together with our partners, we are advancing along the #PathToCarbonNeutrality, accelerating the transition toward a more circular and sustainable future. In 2025, the Performance Materials division achieved global sales of €6.4 billion.