On September 4, 2019, the first annual general meeting of the seventh term of the China Polyurethane Industry Association, together with a ceremony marking its 25th anniversary, was held in Guangzhou. The meeting noted that over the past 25 years, under the leadership of the China Polyurethane Industry Association, China’s polyurethane industry has grown from small to large and from weak to strong, achieving comprehensive breakthroughs in production scale, product variety, and technological level, and has now become the world’s largest producer and consumer.

Yang Maoliang, Chairman of the China Polyurethane Industry Association and General Manager and Party Secretary of Haohua Chemical Technology Group Co., Ltd., stated at the conference that since the reform and opening-up, and particularly over the past 25 years since the establishment of the China Polyurethane Industry Association, polyurethane—an emerging industry—has achieved comprehensive breakthroughs in production scale, product variety, and technological levels. Through technology absorption, independent innovation, and continuous advancement, it has attained a series of remarkable achievements in raw material production and downstream applications, realizing a remarkable transformation from nothing to something and from small to large, thereby making outstanding contributions to economic and social development.

According to reports, China has become the world’s largest producer and consumer of polyurethane materials. The production technology for major raw materials and key products has reached or is approaching international advanced levels, and leading enterprises have gained a foothold on the global stage; in particular, Wanhua Chemical ranks first in China in both MDI and TDI capacity. Statistics show that in 2018, polyurethane product output reached 11.3 million tons, while total isocyanate (TDI, MDI, and HDI) production amounted to 3.57 million tons. TDI accounted for more than 20% of total output, MDI for over 70%, and polyether polyol production stood at 2.72 million tons.

Zhao Zhiping, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Deputy Secretary-General of the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation, extended warm congratulations on the 25th anniversary of the founding of the China Polyurethane Industry Association. He noted that, under the leadership of Academician Li Junxian, a collaborative group for the national polyurethane industry was established in October 1984. In 1994, the China Polyurethane Industry Association was officially registered with the Ministry of Civil Affairs. Over the past 25 years, the Association has fully served as a vital bridge and link within the industry, making significant contributions to promoting sound industry development, safeguarding legitimate industry interests, and enhancing the sector’s public image. As a result, its social standing and influence have steadily grown, establishing it as a leading force driving the development of China’s polyurethane industry.

At this meeting, the association’s new board of directors was elected, with Yang Maoliang re-elected as chairman. He stated that, standing at a new historical starting point, the polyurethane industry must pursue innovative development to enhance its competitiveness and level of sustainable development. The Polyurethane Association should strengthen its capacity to serve member enterprises by: first, conducting extensive outreach to ensure that all sectors of society gain a thorough understanding of polyurethane, adopt its use, and expand its application areas; second, leading technological innovation within the industry, accelerating industrial upgrading, and promoting healthy, sustainable development; third, strengthening ties with the government to address common industry challenges and safeguard shared interests and market order; and fourth, reinforcing organizational development, standardizing operations, and continuously enhancing public trust.

The conference also unveiled the polyurethane industry’s first documentary, “A Glorious Journey of China’s Polyurethane Industry,” and the reportage “ forging ahead with determination to pursue dreams—A chronicle of China’s polyurethane sector.” Yang Maoliang stated that these two works are the first documentary and reportage to focus primarily on the development of China’s polyurethane industry. They not only commemorate the industry’s history but also offer an in-depth synthesis of its innovative practices, providing valuable experience and insights for its future development.

At the conference, the China Polyurethane Industry Association recognized 60 organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the industry’s development, including the nine most influential companies in the polyurethane sector, 20 pioneering enterprises in the field of mass entrepreneurship and innovation, and 31 distinguished member companies.

China’s polyurethane industry has thrived for forty years, and Jintang Technology has been developing for nearly a decade. Recently, it was honored by the China Polyurethane Industry Association as a “Pioneering Enterprise in Mass Entrepreneurship and Innovation” within the polyurethane sector.

Jintang Technology will always forge ahead guided by the principle of “creating value for our customers.” Let us look forward to an even brighter future for Jintang and for the industry as a whole!