China's New Material Output to Exceed 10 Trillion! Nantong Wanhua Mingyu Supports Half the Industry with These Good Materials

With the deepening of new industrialization and the accelerated implementation of the "dual carbon" goals, there is an explosive growth in global demand for new materials that are "high-performance, environmentally friendly, and functionally innovative." The industry is experiencing a historic development opportunity.

Data shows that the global new materials market will reach a scale of $5 trillion in 2024, with China contributing about one-third of this with an output value of 8.48 trillion yuan, maintaining a double-digit growth rate for 14 consecutive years. It is expected to exceed 10 trillion yuan by 2025, increasing its global share to 35%.

Green and environmentally friendly, high-performance new materials have become a key force in promoting industrial structure upgrades and assisting in the achievement of the "dual carbon" goals. Nantong Wanhua Mingyu New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Wanhua Mingyu"), as an important strategic foothold of Wanhua Chemical in the East China region, is leveraging its strong technological foundation and forward-looking layout to become a backbone of high-quality development in the industry.

Rooted in the fertile soil of East China, relying on Wanhua to serve the world.

Nantong Wanhua Mingyu New Material Technology Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Yantai, Shandong, with its office located at 300 Beida Street, Gangbang Building, Chongchuan District, Nantong City, Jiangsu Province. It is a core unit within the Wanhua Chemical system, focusing on the operation of various plastic particles.

Relying on Wanhua Chemical's decades of industrial foundation, technological advantages, and brand influence in the chemical field, the company mainly focuses on the operation and service of high-quality chemical materials such as PC (polycarbonate resin), TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer), PA12 (polyamide 12, also known as nylon 12), POE (polyolefin elastomer), water treatment membranes, and polyurethane combinations. It is committed to providing customized, high value-added material solutions for customers in various industries, becoming an important bridge connecting Wanhua Chemical's core technology and market demand.

Multiple categories of new materials are empowering industrial upgrades across all fields.

As an important part of Wanhua Chemical's strategic layout, Wanhua Mingyu always focuses on market demand and is driven by technology, creating a diversified product matrix that includes engineering plastics, elastomers, water treatment membranes, and polyurethane composites, providing key material support for the upgrading of various industries such as automotive, construction, electronics, and energy.

1. TPU Elastomer: From Seven Major Application Scenarios to Breakthrough in Green Bio-based Solutions

TPU thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer, as the company's star product, is widely used in various industries such as home furnishings, sports and leisure, automotive transportation, construction industry, electronics and electrical, personal care, and green energy, thanks to its excellent mechanical properties, high elasticity, and strong wear resistance. Whether it is the elastic components of sports equipment, the eco-friendly materials of automotive interiors, or the seals in green energy fields such as photovoltaics and wind power, its performance is highly recognized by the market.

What is more noteworthy is the company's development of TPU bio-based products, which feature a high bio-based content and excellent mechanical properties. Using recyclable green resources as raw materials, these products achieve high bio-based content while maintaining superior mechanical performance. This perfectly aligns with the green environmental demands under the "Dual Carbon" strategy, providing an innovative path for the sustainable development of new materials.

2. POE, XLPE, PC: Sub-sectors Strengthen Industry Support

In addition to its core products, the specialized materials of Wanhua Mingyu also demonstrate strong competitiveness.

POE (Polyolefin Elastomer)Plays a key role in polymer modification, footwear materials, films, cables, and compatibilizers, effectively enhancing the flexibility and compatibility of materials, helping downstream products achieve lightweight and high-performance quality upgrades.

XLPE (Cross-Linked Polyethylene):Produced using a fully automated closed extrusion granulation system and a mature post-absorption process, the cross-linked polyethylene power cable insulation material features high voltage resistance, anti-aging properties, and strong insulation, ensuring safe and stable operation in the power transmission field.

PC (Polycarbonate):As a thermoplastic engineering plastic with excellent comprehensive performance, it is widely used in automotive parts, electronic and electrical housings, medical equipment, optical lenses, and high-end consumer products due to its superior impact resistance, heat resistance, flame retardancy, and dimensional stability, making it an indispensable key material in high-end manufacturing industries.

3. Water Treatment Membrane Materials: Leading Innovation in Industrial Water Treatment with Advanced Membrane Technology and Full Lifecycle Services.

Relying on Wanhua Chemical's powerful polymer R&D platform and full industry chain advantages, Nantong Wanhua Mingyu has launched high-performance hollow fiber ultrafiltration membranes and anti-fouling reverse osmosis membrane products.

Hollow fiber ultrafiltration membranePrepared using the Thermal Induced Phase Separation (TIPS) process, it features high filtration flux, high filtration precision, high mechanical strength (more than four times that of traditional processes), high chemical resistance (pH 1-14, resistant to oxidants up to 5000 ppm), and a long service life, making it suitable for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment and reuse.

Anti-pollution reverse osmosis membraneThrough the independently developed enhanced interface polycondensation technology, a polyamide desalination layer with high crosslinking degree and narrow pore size distribution was achieved, complemented by a hyperbranched hydrophilic coating, significantly improving anti-fouling performance and chemical durability (resistant to strong acid and alkali cleaning, resistant to residual chlorine). The first set of Wanhua membranes has been in operation for 3.5 years and still meets operational requirements. Nowadays, this type of product has been widely applied in the reuse of reclaimed water and desalination projects of surface water and tap water across various industries such as chemicals, steel, lithium batteries, and photovoltaics. Through comprehensive strategic cooperation with leading enterprises like LONGi and Baowu, it continuously promotes the innovation and implementation of green water treatment solutions.

4. Polyurethane composites: Redefining green building materials and new energy equipment with excellent performance and low-carbon characteristics.

Nantong Wanhua Mingyu's fiberglass reinforced polyurethane pultruded composite materials have become an industry-leading solution due to their excellent mechanical properties, low carbon environmental features, and multifunctional applications.

The material is formed through a polyurethane pultrusion process and features an ultra-high glass fiber content (longitudinal bending strength of 800-1600 MPa, modulus of 35-65 GPa), low linear expansion coefficient (0.6×10⁻⁵ K⁻¹), excellent insulation properties (volume resistivity > 10¹² Ω·m), strong corrosion resistance, and high cold resistance (not brittle at -70°C), making it suitable for applications in photovoltaic frames, energy-efficient doors and windows, rail transit, and energy power sectors.

In photovoltaic applications, polyurethane frames certified by TÜV Rheinland meet the 25-year durability requirements, and their manufacturing carbon emissions are only 1/8 of those of aluminum alloy profiles, significantly contributing to carbon neutrality goals.

In addition, the material supports high-efficiency processes such as treatment-free coating and adhesive assembly for corner codes, and has been successfully applied in extreme and high-end scenarios such as Antarctic research stations and ultra-low energy buildings. This demonstrates the full industry chain technological advantages and sustainable development philosophy of Nantong Wanhua and Wanhua Chemical in the field of polyurethane composite materials.

Multi-dimensional efforts to seize market opportunities.

Relying on Wanhua Chemical's strong R&D platform and technological accumulation, Nantong Wanhua Mingyu has adhered to a technology-driven approach for many years, continuously advancing material modification, process optimization, and application innovation. The company actively responds to the national "dual carbon" goals, promotes the development of green materials, and assists downstream industries in achieving environmental transformation.

With its excellent product quality, continuous technological innovation, and superior service, Nantong Wanhua Mingyu's market performance is increasingly impressive. Today, the company's products enjoy a high reputation not only in the domestic market but also overseas. It has established a stable supply chain system in industries such as home living, sports and leisure, and automotive transportation.

Join Hands and Advance Towards World-Class Excellence

Standing at the forefront of the new materials industry development, Nantong Wanhua Mingyu will continue to adhere to the philosophy of achieving excellence through innovation, uphold the principles of innovation, efficiency, and environmental protection, and strengthen investment in the operation of green materials. The company will further deepen its collaborative cooperation with Wanhua Chemical, expand its global market presence, and work hand in hand with upstream and downstream partners to jointly promote technological advancement and green development in the new chemical materials industry, contributing to the global sustainable development with "China's new materials power."

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