混炼胶行业探寻未来发展方向

Group 1 - The 2025 China Rubber New Materials and Mixing Rubber Technology Forum was held in Changzhou, focusing on the future development direction of the mixing rubber industry [1] - The president of the China Rubber Industry Association, Xu Wenying, analyzed the impact of the US-China trade war on the Chinese rubber industry, noting that while high tariffs on Chinese rubber products affect the industry, the impact is not as severe as expected, with over 80% of rubber product exports going to countries outside the US [1] - Xu suggested that companies heavily reliant on the US market should consider establishing overseas factories for long-term development [1] Group 2 - Xu highlighted the "involution" dilemma faced by the rubber industry, attributing it to product homogeneity, poor brand recognition, and oversupply, which lead to severe competition and profit decline [2] - To overcome the "involution" challenge, she recommended that companies focus on technological innovation and transition from product suppliers to service providers, while also adapting to trends towards intelligent, green, and high-end rubber products [2] - The rapid development of industries such as electric vehicles, aerospace, and high-end electronics presents new opportunities for the mixing rubber industry, but challenges like homogeneous competition and low-price "involution" remain [2] Group 3 - The CEO of Jiangsu Guanlian New Materials Technology Co., Ltd., Zhu Bin, stated that China's mixing rubber technology has reached maturity, urging companies to shift from scale expansion to value enhancement for high-quality development [2] - The integration of digital technology and AI is seen as a future trend that can significantly accelerate formula development and shorten product R&D cycles in the mixing rubber sector [2] - Wang Biyi, General Manager of Shanzhen Industrial (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., emphasized the importance of establishing a symbiotic ecosystem across the industry chain, focusing on technological innovation, resource recycling, and green R&D for sustainable development [3]