Covestro returns to China International Import Expo

● German material manufacturers appear at the economic and trade event for the third consecutive year

● Demonstrating chemically recycled polyurethane soft foam for the first time in China

● From transportation to construction, deepen cooperation in multiple fields to jointly build a circular future

German materials manufacturer Covestro will attend the China International Import Expo for the third consecutive year. Through this annual event aimed at promoting international cooperation, it will deepen its cooperation with industry chain partners and showcase its latest achievements and achievements in the implementation of circular economy. promise.

“In the face of global challenges such as climate change, we need innovative materials, including plastics, more than ever to achieve a truly sustainable future.” Dr. Markus, CEO of Covestro
Steilemann said, “China has set ambitious climate goals and is a leader in dynamic market areas such as electric vehicles and renewable energy. Covestro hopes to actively support China’s green transformation through its materials expertise while promoting business development.”

Covestro will participate in the exhibition with the theme of “Creating a New Realm of Net Zero”. The booth has multiple exhibition areas including “Following the New”, “Green Home”, “Infinite Scenery” and “Endless Life”, presenting The key role of sustainable materials in different sectors. In addition, Covestro has also set up a special “Kejia Story” area, aiming to enhance visitors’ understanding of Covestro through interactive methods, especially those with non-chemical backgrounds.

Polyurethane soft foam chemical recycling process

The “Eternal Life” exhibition area will showcase Covestro’s latest achievements in recycling technology and alternative raw materials. One of the highlights is the flexible polyurethane foam produced through Covestro’s proprietary chemical recycling process. This breakthrough process can recycle foam from discarded mattresses and transform it into a key raw material for the production of new foam, giving discarded foam a new lease of life.

The most eye-catching exhibit in the “Go with the New” exhibition area is undoubtedly HiPhi, the latest technological luxury SUV from Chinese electric vehicle brand Gaohe Motors.
Y, whose interior and exterior components make extensive use of Covestro’s advanced sustainable material solutions. For example, its lidar mask uses high optical performance polycarbonate, which can withstand high temperatures of 115 degrees Celsius and has high infrared transmittance, ensuring reliable and stable operation of the system. The two parties reached a strategic cooperation during last year’s CIIE, aiming to jointly create a new model of future travel.

In addition, Covestro is committed to promoting the development of ultra-low energy buildings through cooperation. The construction industry accounts for more than half of the country’s carbon emissions, and its importance in improving energy efficiency and reducing emissions is self-evident. Covestro will showcase a range of related solutions in the “Green Homes” exhibition area, including polyurethane pultruded composites for window frames and efficient building insulation solutions for walls. During this CIIE, Covestro will also sign agreements with major development companies and industry chain partners in Pudong to deepen multi-party cooperation and promote the promotion and application of sustainable solutions in the construction industry.

“Covestro has benefited a lot from participating in the CIIE several times. With this unique platform, Covestro continues to deepen partnerships in various fields and comprehensively showcase our own and excellent practices in supporting downstream industries to move towards a circular economy future.” Lei Huanli, President of Covestro China, said, “These partnerships are by no means limited to the CIIE. We look forward to working with all parties in the industry chain to develop a wider range of solutions and explore innovative business models to support China’s sustainable development. ”

The CIIE is the world’s first national-level import-themed expo, which has been held in Shanghai every year since 2018. As a platform to promote international procurement, investment promotion, cultural exchanges and open cooperation, this CIIE has attracted more than 3,400 international exhibitors and is expected to receive hundreds of thousands of visitors. China’s “double carbon” goal proposed in accordance with the Paris Agreement is of global significance and has become the focus of CIIE displays and activities in recent years.