The 2024 International Coatings Exhibition ended successfully in Shanghai, with global industry leaders, technical experts and innovative companies gathered together to discuss the changes and opportunities in the coatings industry. As a weathervane in the global chemical industry, the exhibition not only presented cutting-edge technological achievements, but also revealed the core context of market trends-environmental protection, high performance and intelligence.
Market Trends: Green And Technology In Parallel
As global environmental regulations become stricter, low-VOC (volatile organic compound) coatings, water-based resins and bio-based raw materials have become the focus. At the 2024 exhibition, more than 80% of exhibitors launched environmentally friendly solutions, such as light-curing coatings, solvent-free epoxy systems, etc. At the same time, intelligent production equipment and digital color management systems have attracted much attention, and AI-driven coating formula optimization technology has emerged. The industry consensus is clear: future coatings must have both "sustainability" and "functionality" to meet high-end needs in the fields of construction, automobiles, electronics, etc.
Standard Group: Deeply cultivating the industry and continuously innovating
At the exhibition, Standard Group, as one of the representatives of Chinese localized enterprises, attracted wide attention with its diversified product matrix. Founded in 2003. the company initially started with the research and development and manufacturing of coating testers, and gradually expanded its business to the fields of chemical raw materials, resins and additives. It has now become a comprehensive supplier covering the entire industry chain. Its Shanghai factory is famous for its efficient production capacity and strict quality control. Its core products such as Aromatic Solvent P-2600 (high-performance aromatic solvent, widely used in industrial coating dilution and leveling), BE236X80 (weather-resistant acrylic resin, suitable for building exterior wall coatings) and flame retardant Tricresyl phosphate (TCP) (improving the safety of fire retardant coatings) all reflect the service concept of "professional, flexible and close to demand". During the exhibition, the intelligent coating testing equipment and customized formulation services launched by Standard Group further consolidated its brand image of "customer-driven innovation".
Coating Classification And Technical Highlights
Exhibits can be divided into three categories according to application areas:
Industrial protective coatings: focus on corrosion resistance and long-term protection, such as epoxy primers for ships and bridge steel structure coatings. Aromatic Solvent P-2600 has become a popular choice for this type of formula due to its excellent solubility and environmental protection indicators.
Architectural decorative coatings: focusing on low carbon and aesthetics, inorganic mineral coatings and imitation stone texture coating technologies have grown significantly. Standard Group's BE236X80 resin has become the first choice for builders to cooperate because it is suitable for a variety of climatic conditions.
Special functional coatings: flame retardant, antibacterial and other sub-tracks have exploded. TCP flame retardants occupy an important position in fire retardant coatings due to their high phosphorus content and thermal stability; in addition, black technologies such as graphene thermal conductive coatings and self-healing coatings have also caused heated discussions.
2025 Outlook: Breakthroughs And Collaboration
The 2025 International Coatings Show may usher in greater changes. The industry predicts that the commercialization process of biodegradable coatings and nanocomposites will accelerate, and the "carbon neutrality" goal will drive more companies to join the circular economy system. Standard Group revealed that it will increase the research and development of environmentally friendly solvents and smart resins in the future, while deepening the joint development model with global customers to meet personalized market needs.
From 2024 to 2025. the coatings industry is standing at the intersection of green transformation and technological fission. Whether it is the pressure of environmental protection regulations or the traction of consumption upgrades, innovation is always the key to breaking through. Companies like Standard Group that "take demand as an anchor" may become the core force leading the next round of growth.
