Highland New Material Makes Appearance at the 33rd Guangzhou Trade Fair: Delving Deep into PVC Material Science to Empower Industrial Upgrading through Innovation

HZ info:On August 24, the 33rd Guangzhou Trade Fair (hereinafter referred to as the "Guangzhou Trade Fair") concluded successfully at the China Import and Export Fair Complex. Guided by market forces in allocating exhibition resources, this edition of the fair accelerated the transformation of government-led exhibitions towards market-oriented models. It featured four thematic exhibition areas covering fields such as innovative inventions, urban renewal, automotive aftermarket, consumption assistance, packaging, elderly care and health, medical services, gift and home furnishings, cultural and creative IP, and arts and crafts. With a total exhibition area of approximately 180,000 square meters, marking a year-on-year increase of over 50%, the fair attracted a cumulative attendance of over 160,000 visitors. A total of 83 economic and trade cooperation projects were signed, with an intended contract value reaching 40.081 billion yuan, demonstrating robust market vitality and industrial synergy effects.

At this year's Guangzhou Trade Fair, Highland (Guangdong) New Material Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Highland") showcased its latest achievements and applications in the field of PVC material science at Booth B019-B020 in Hall 4.1 of Area A. As an enterprise originating from the Guangzhou Chemical Plant established in 1956, Highland is one of the pioneers in China's chlor-alkali industry and PVC plastics sector. With over 60 years of in-depth development, leveraging the technological advantages of the national-level scientific research platform at South China University of Technology, Highland has established a comprehensive service system covering basic research and development, process optimization, and application innovation, committed to providing customized PVC material solutions for global customers.

At the exhibition, Highland displayed some of its core products:

PVC-C Extrusion-Grade Compound/Pellets: Primarily used in cold and hot water pipes, chemical pipelines, fire sprinkler pipes, power cable protective sleeves, and sheets. Its performance advantages are notable: the tensile yield strength is 10%-20% higher than that of PVC-U and 1.5-2.5 times that of HDPE and PP; the Vicat softening temperature is 30-40°C higher than that of PVC-U, allowing long-term use at 90°C; it exhibits excellent chemical resistance at both high and low temperatures, unaffected by residual chlorine content in water; it self-extinguishes when removed from flame, with an oxygen index of up to 60, meeting flame-retardant requirements; its high chlorine content makes it resistant to bacterial growth.

PVC-C Injection-Molding Grade Compound: Suitable for scenarios requiring high-temperature and corrosion resistance, such as pipeline system fittings, electromechanical equipment components, and building heat-resistant and corrosion-resistant materials. Its mechanical properties, heat resistance, chemical resistance, flame retardancy, and antibacterial properties are consistent with those of extrusion-grade products, offering stronger scenario adaptability.

PVC Extrusion-Grade Compound/Pellets: Applicable to products such as hoses, profiles, automotive parts, and toys. In addition to excellent mechanical properties (meeting pressure and impact resistance requirements), it offers long-term thermal stability and good flowability, reducing product air streaks and butterfly spots; its outstanding chemical resistance enables it to resist most solvents except ketones such as toluene, butanone, and cyclohexanone.

PVC Injection-Molding Grade Pellets: Suitable for fields such as chemical pipe fittings, profiles, automotive parts, toys, and casters. It also features high tensile strength, good processing properties (excellent thermal stability and flowability), and chemical resistance, forming a complementary product matrix with extrusion-grade products.

In addition to basic products, Highland's core strengths lie in technological innovation and customized services. Addressing the challenges in PVC processing, the company has pioneered the "one-package" composite pellet technology, which pre-mixes core additives such as heat stabilizers and lubricants, simplifying the production process and reducing overall costs. Based on in-depth development of PVC material properties (such as strength twice that of polyolefins, V0 flame retardancy, and chemical resistance), Highland has formed a diversified product system: PVC-C compounds can manufacture high-temperature, corrosion-resistant, and high-pressure products; flame-retardant ABS/PVC alloys can replace high-priced engineering plastics for applications such as power strips and casings in the home appliance and lighting industries; rigid/semi-rigid/soft particle series meet multi-scenario demands such as light strips, PVC transparent table mats, and rain boots; the patented calcium-zinc stabilizer helps PVC product manufacturers improve processing quality.

More notably, its customized research and development capabilities stand out. Through triple innovations in material modification, formula optimization, and process adaptation, Highland can develop special functional materials tailored to customer-specific needs, such as high-flow injection molding specialty materials, ultra-low-temperature impact-resistant profiles, and high-temperature CPVC compounds. It also provides full-cycle technical services from laboratory verification to mass production support, helping customers shorten research and development cycles and quickly seize market opportunities. Currently, its products are widely used in fields such as construction, electronics, automotive, and lighting, continuously promoting the upgrading of the PVC industry towards high performance and green development. Its finished product brand, "Feng Pai Pipes," has been recognized as a famous brand product in Guangdong Province and has established long-term cooperative relationships with large enterprises such as China Southern Power Grid, Yuexiu Property, and Midea.

From traditional chlor-alkali industry to PVC material innovation, Highland, with over 60 years of technological accumulation and market-oriented exploration, has showcased new possibilities in PVC material science on the platform of the Guangzhou Trade Fair and provided practical technological solutions for industry transformation and upgrading.