In response to national policies, from May 10 to 12, 2017, Huntsman, a global leader in the polyurethane industry, co-organized the 4th 2017 Heating Project Construction and Efficient Operation Seminar in Jiaxing, Zhejiang meeting. The theme of the conference will focus on the current hot spots and difficulties in the development of the industry, exchange and promote energy-saving and efficiency-enhancing technologies, improve the management level of heating operation, promote the sustainable and healthy development of the heating industry, and provide useful information for the construction of China’s infrastructure and the realization of energy-saving and emission reduction goals. suggestions and ideas. During the meeting, Mr. Su Bingli, Commercial Director of Huntsman Polyurethane Division in China, accepted group interviews from media such as Tiantian Chemical Network, and conducted in-depth exchanges and discussions on topics such as pipeline insulation and central heating.
General Su introduced that the scope of application of building thermal insulation is very wide, such as roof insulation, wall insulation, door and window insulation, etc. However, building insulation also has relatively complex characteristics. Factors such as industry standards in different regions, regional differences between the north and the south, and differences in building standards have all caused the complexity of the problem; at the same time, there is an urgent problem to be solved in building energy conservation, especially from polyurethane From the perspective of material properties, fire protection standards and flame retardant coefficients are a problem, and they are also a common problem in many industries. From the perspective of the market structure of the demand itself, there are obvious differences, and the market needs to be more regulated. “The construction field ultimately needs to be constrained by behavioral standards and construction specifications. For construction facilities, relevant standard manuals must be formulated and strictly followed. This also requires top-level design to plan the industry and coordinate between the fire department and the construction department, the central government and the local government. If there is no such a centralized organization that takes care of the overall situation, it will be too difficult to promote it.” Mr. Su explained that the current market is still in a relatively hazy stage, which may be why polyurethane is popular in China’s construction industry. There is no reason to fully open.
In addition, Huntsman has long been strategically applying polyurethane materials to central heating pipes. Today, polyurethane is the preferred material in oil fields, urban central heating and other fields. Among them, in the field of pipelines, polyurethane materials will also be widely used in primary pipelines. Huntsman products can be applied to primary pipelines, secondary pipelines, and household tertiary pipelines. In the past few years, Huntsman’s market share in the primary pipeline has remained at around 40%. Huntsman’s domestic focus is on the primary pipeline market, and the technology applied to the diameter of primary pipelines is far ahead in the world, far exceeding developed countries such as Europe and the United States. There are many domestic manufacturers of polyurethane pipeline insulation materials, but having a complete raw material supply system is the key to Huntsman’s success in a highly competitive environment. “After Huntsman acquired ICI, there have been many changes, especially the investment in China, because in the past many materials were imported from Europe or North America, and now there is also an MDI factory in China. In the third quarter of this year, we will have PO project came out; we also have our own downstream joint ventures, combining polyether factories and Huntsman’s technology research and development center in Asia Pacific. Huntsman The main change after the acquisition of the ICI business is that we are becoming more and more localized in terms of production capacity technology and services. This has played a great role in supporting business development.” Mr. Su said . “Huntsman attaches great importance to the Chinese market, among which pipeline insulation and central heating will be one of Huntsman’s key development projects. From research and development, material types, production, quality control to on-site coordination, Huntsman has a comprehensive comprehensive system. “President Su added.
As we all know, the polyurethane industry has many world-class multinational companies. When referring to Huntsman’s existing industry competitive advantages, Mr. Su said that in comparison, Huntsman has a complete MDI industry chain. In terms of production and research and development, it is also becoming more and more localized, especially in the field of pipelines, which has obvious advantages and a very large application space. For example, in terms of urban central heating, each region has different climate zones, construction techniques, site environments, and application requirements. Under the constraints of different factors, Huntsman has made continuous breakthroughs and accumulated more than six years of experience in the field of pipeline engineering applications. With 10,000 kilometers of practical experience, its pipeline insulation system solutions have been applied to many pipeline engineering projects across the country. The large geographical and climate span further verifies Huntsman’s excellent and leading product technology and solutions. In addition, In addition to the advantages of raw materials, Huntsman is more focused on the development of the middle and lower reaches of the industry, combining rich industry experience and “people”-centered product and technology development, to achieve more room for product differentiation Vision, promote the healthy development of the industry. “Only at the application level, when the market is subdivided to a certain extent, can there be room for product differentiation. By subdividing the market, we can provide customers with room for product differentiation. For example, as mentioned earlier, polyurethane composite materials are used on doors and windows. is a very good concept, because it is lighter than the PVC (polyvinyl chloride) used today, and it has better insulation effect. But in its mass production process,, the board of directors will be composed of an equal number of representatives from Clariant and Huntsman, with global headquarters in Prattern, Switzerland, and operational headquarters in The Woodlands, Texas, USA, listed on both the Swiss Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange . This major move means that Huntsman and Clariant will create more development opportunities in the future chemical industry with a stronger innovation platform and shared sustainability experience.
Su Bingli
Hens Commercial Director of China Polyurethane Division
Mr. Su Bingli is currently the Commercial Director of Huntsman Polyurethane Division in China, responsible for special products and system materials business.
Mr. Su Bingli has been deeply rooted in the polyurethane industry for more than 30 years, and has rich experience in marketing and comprehensive management in the fields of home appliances, building insulation, shoe materials, automobiles, electronic products and consumer goods.
Daily Chemical Network reporter Wu Hong
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