21世纪经济报道记者 陈归辞 浙江衢州报道 在特种工程塑料领域，国内企业正攀登向高性能与高端应用的产业金字塔尖，进军全球价值链顶端。 特种工程塑料具有耐高温、高强度、耐疲劳、抗蠕变和耐化学品等特殊性能，是5G通信、新能源汽 车、航空航天等领域的核心材料。然而，当前行业仍面临高端产品自给率低、关键原料依赖进口的现 状。 在此背景下，帕尔科新材料有限公司（以下简称"帕尔科"）于2018年成立，专注于高性能特种工程塑料 的研发与生产。该公司起源于中科院长春应化所的科研成果转化，历经十余年技术攻关，构建起从基础 研究到规模化生产的完整技术体系。 其核心产品——酚酞基聚芳醚酮树脂，分子结构全球首创、拥有自主知识产权，产品综合性能优异，具 有耐高温、可溶解、加工性能好的特点，原料价廉易得且全部源自国内，已实现产业化批量生产。 近期，帕尔科相关负责人接受了21世纪经济报道记者的专访。他表示，帕尔科的公司愿景是"创特塑民 族品牌"，代表"中国创制"，在全球市场占据重要一席。 作为一家衢州本土培育的高新技术企业，帕尔科在浙江衢州国家级高新区设有树脂生产基地，总占地面 积近三万平方米。 谈及选择在衢州落户的原因，上述负责人表示， ...

Core Insights - PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone) is experiencing continuous demand growth in the global high-end manufacturing wave, with the market dominated by UK-based Victrex, Belgium's Solvay, and Germany's Evonik, forming a "one strong, many strong" pattern [1] - China is becoming a core force in global PEEK capacity growth, with its share expected to rise from 17.3% in 2021 to 42% by 2025, and the market size projected to reach 1.9 billion yuan in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.5% from 2018 to 2024, significantly higher than the global average [1] Company Layouts - **Zhongyan Co., Ltd.**: Currently has a PEEK pure resin capacity of approximately 1,000 tons/year, making it the largest PEEK producer in China and the fourth globally in the thousand-ton category. The company expects a revenue of 277 million yuan in 2024, with PEEK accounting for 58.95% of its main business [3][6] - **Water Co., Ltd.**: Has a 1,000 tons/year PEEK resin production line in Chongqing, with a full-chain capability from key monomer DFBP to modification. In the first three quarters of 2023, R&D investment was 71.5 million yuan, accounting for 6.46% of revenue [6][8] - **Jinfa Technology**: Owns proprietary PEEK polymerization technology and plans a large capacity of 5,000 tons/year. In the first three quarters of 2023, the company reported over 10 billion yuan in revenue, though specific data on PEEK's contribution is not disclosed [8][10] - **Ningbo Huaxiang**: Plans to establish the largest known single PEEK capacity globally, totaling 12,000 tons, with the first phase of 4,000 tons expected to be operational by the end of 2026 [10][12] - **Guoen Co., Ltd.**: Plans to invest 960 million yuan to build a 1,000 tons/year PEEK polymerization and modification capacity, focusing on vertical integration from resin to modified materials to finished products [12][14] Applications and Market Trends - PEEK materials are being applied in various sectors, including humanoid robots (joint bearings, harmonic reducer friction plates), new energy vehicles (battery pack components, connectors), and medical applications (orthopedic implants) [7][19] - The domestic PEEK industry has formed a multi-path development pattern, with companies advancing industrialization processes based on their strengths in different application scenarios [24]

Core Viewpoint - PEEK is a high-performance engineering plastic with excellent mechanical properties, heat resistance, and corrosion resistance, making it a suitable alternative to metals in various applications, particularly in the context of lightweight solutions and the trend of "plastic replacing steel" [2][51]. Group 1: PEEK Market Overview - Since its introduction in 1978, PEEK production capacity has steadily increased, with global market demand projected to reach 10,203 tons by 2024 and the market size expected to grow from 4.9 billion yuan in 2022 to 8.4 billion yuan by 2027 [3][37]. - In China, PEEK demand is forecasted to grow from 1,100 tons in 2018 to 3,904 tons by 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.5% [3][37]. Group 2: PEEK Applications - The automotive industry is a significant driver of PEEK demand due to the need for lightweight components, with applications including engine covers, bearings, and various parts in traditional and electric vehicles [4]. - Emerging fields such as humanoid robots and low-altitude economy are also contributing to market growth, as PEEK's strength-to-weight ratio allows for significant weight reduction while maintaining structural integrity [5]. Group 3: PEEK Material Properties - PEEK exhibits superior mechanical properties, including high rigidity and toughness, along with excellent thermal and chemical resistance, making it one of the best thermoplastic materials globally [49][50]. - Compared to common metals, PEEK offers a higher specific strength, enabling significant weight reduction while meeting strength requirements, thus supporting lightweight design initiatives [51]. Group 4: Competitive Landscape - The global PEEK market is dominated by a few key players, with Victrex holding approximately 60% of the market share, followed by Solvay and Evonik [34][42]. - Domestic companies like Zhongyan Co. are gaining recognition, with Zhongyan being the largest PEEK producer in China, achieving a production capacity of over 1,000 tons [36][42]. Group 5: Production and Supply Chain - The production of PEEK involves complex processes, with key raw materials including fluoroketone, which significantly impacts production costs [18][46]. - The supply chain for PEEK is characterized by a high dependency on imports, with a self-sufficiency rate of only 38% for specialty engineering plastics in China [44].

Core Viewpoint - Ningbo Huaxiang announced a significant technical cooperation with Jilin University through its joint venture, acquiring a 20-year license for core patents and proprietary technology related to the industrialization of PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone) for 30 million yuan [2] Company Summary - The joint venture, established with a registered capital of 50 million yuan, involves Ningbo Huaxiang contributing 15 million yuan, holding a 30% stake, and focusing on the research and application of PEEK materials [2] - The joint venture will employ experts from Jilin University to provide comprehensive technical services and training [2] Industry Summary - PEEK is recognized as a benchmark in the field of specialty engineering plastics, known for its high-temperature resistance, chemical corrosion resistance, mechanical strength, and excellent biocompatibility, making it widely applicable in aerospace, high-end automotive manufacturing, medical implants, and electronic information sectors [2] - The joint venture will engage in the research and trial production of PEEK materials, including polymerization, purification, modification, profile processing, and composite enhancement processes [2]

Core Viewpoint - The company Xinhan New Materials (301076) highlighted the significant role of its product DFBP as a key raw material for downstream customers producing specialty engineering plastics PEEK, which is gaining traction in the aerospace sector due to its superior properties [1] Company Summary - Xinhan New Materials' DFBP is essential for the production of PEEK, a material known for its high heat resistance, radiation resistance, corrosion resistance, dimensional stability, and flame retardancy [1] - The application of PEEK in aerospace and other emerging fields is expected to create new market opportunities for the company's DFBP [1] Industry Summary - PEEK materials are increasingly being used in the aerospace industry as lightweight alternatives to metal components, which helps reduce aircraft weight and enhance economic and performance metrics [1]

Core Viewpoint - Luzhou Chemical (000912) has introduced a new product, PPEK, which is a high-performance engineering plastic with superior properties compared to PEEK, making it suitable for various advanced applications [1] Group 1: Product Characteristics - PPEK technology originates from the team of academician Qian Xigao from the Chinese Academy of Engineering, making it one of the few high-temperature soluble specialty engineering plastics available [1] - The glass transition temperature of PPEK ranges from 260°C to 306°C, which is over 100°C higher than that of PEEK [1] - PPEK can dissolve in various organic solvents, allowing for diverse processing methods and lower processing costs [1] Group 2: Performance Advantages - At 250°C, the tensile strength of PPEK is twice that of PEEK, indicating significant performance advantages [1] - PPEK is positioned to outperform PEEK in applications such as specialty coatings, insulation materials, functional film materials, and prepregs for aerospace [1]

Group 1 - Company Guoen Co., Ltd. has expanded its new materials sector into the Yangtze River Delta region by establishing Guoen (Yixing) New Materials Development Co., Ltd. with a registered capital of 100 million yuan [1] - The company aims to seize opportunities in the specialty engineering plastics market by developing high-end applications of specialty new materials such as PEEK (polyether ether ketone) [1][2] - Guoen Co., Ltd. plans to create a vertically integrated platform covering the entire industrial chain of PEEK from polymerization to composites and products, with a total investment of 960 million yuan for the construction of two PEEK production lines and a 30,000 tons/year modification and composite materials project [2] Group 2 - PEEK materials have broad applications in aerospace, new energy vehicles, wind power, optoelectronics, semiconductor manufacturing, humanoid robots, low-altitude aircraft, 3D printing, and healthcare [2] - Despite the accelerated expansion, Guoen Co., Ltd. is facing a slowdown in performance, with a projected revenue growth of only 10.21% in 2024, marking the lowest since its listing, while profit growth is at 45.18% but remains below the 2020 profit level [2] - In April, Guoen Co., Ltd. announced plans to issue shares overseas (H-shares) and prepare for listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange as part of its global strategic layout [3]

Core Viewpoint - Guoen Co., Ltd. is strategically expanding its operations in the high-performance engineering plastics market by developing a fully integrated PEEK production platform and establishing a subsidiary focused on intelligent robotics, indicating a long-term growth strategy in high-tech materials and applications [2][3]. Summary by Sections PEEK Production and Investment - Guoen Co., Ltd. has completed the development of PEEK material production technology and plans to build a comprehensive PEEK industry chain through its subsidiary, Zhejiang Guoen Chemical Co., Ltd. The total investment for this project is 960 million RMB, covering an area of approximately 100,428 square meters [2]. - The project will include two PEEK polymer production lines, one pilot platform for styrene engineering materials, and 36 production lines for modified and composite materials [2]. Company Overview and Market Position - Guoen Co., Ltd. primarily operates in two core industries: large-scale chemicals and health, with the chemical segment accounting for 90.38% of total revenue. The company aims to enhance domestic production capabilities in high-growth application scenarios [3]. - The company plans to go public on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, potentially becoming the first A+H listed company in the modified plastics sector [3]. Market Growth and Demand Drivers - The global PEEK market is projected to reach approximately $900 million in 2024, with China's market size expected to be around 1.92 billion RMB, representing 41.8% of the global market share [3]. - Key growth drivers for PEEK include applications in electric vehicle control systems, semiconductor industry, aerospace components, medical implants, and 5G infrastructure [5][6]. Emerging Applications - PEEK is gaining traction in emerging fields such as robotics and low-altitude economy, where its lightweight and durable properties are advantageous for components in humanoid robots and drones [6]. - The material's unique characteristics, such as low density and excellent wear resistance, make it suitable for high-performance applications, reducing energy consumption and enhancing component longevity [6]. Competitive Landscape - The PEEK market is currently dominated by major players like Victrex, Evonik, and Solvay, with several domestic companies also entering the market. The competition is intensifying as more firms invest in PEEK production capabilities [3][4].

Core Viewpoint - Guoen Co., Ltd. has announced a significant investment project aimed at establishing a comprehensive vertical integration platform for the entire PEEK industry chain, enhancing its competitiveness in the specialty engineering plastics sector [1] Group 1: Project Overview - The total investment for the project is 960 million yuan [1] - The project includes the construction of a pilot platform for polystyrene engineering materials polymerization and a 300,000 tons per year organic polymer modification and composite materials project [1] Group 2: Strategic Focus - The project will prioritize high-growth application scenarios with significant potential for domestic production rate improvement [1] - The aim is to provide high-performance specialty materials solutions [1]

Core Viewpoint - MXD6, a type of crystalline polyamide, has significant potential in various applications due to its high gas barrier properties and mechanical strength, particularly in food packaging and engineering plastics [2][3][4]. Group 1: MXD6 Characteristics and Industrialization - MXD6 is produced through the polycondensation of MXDA and adipic acid, featuring high gas barrier, rigidity, thermal stability, and low water absorption [2]. - The industrialization of MXD6 began in the 1980s by Mitsubishi Gas Chemical, leveraging its unique molecular structure for superior performance [2]. Group 2: Application in Food and Beverage Packaging - Due to its excellent oxygen and carbon dioxide barrier capabilities, MXD6 is suitable for food and beverage packaging, extending shelf life and enabling lightweight packaging solutions [3]. - The market size for the prepared dishes industry in China is projected to reach approximately 697.2 billion yuan in 2024, while the carbonated beverage market is estimated at about 19.3 billion USD, and the tea beverage market at around 22.2 billion USD [3]. Group 3: Engineering Plastics Applications - MXD6's lightweight and high rigidity make it a promising candidate for modified engineering plastics in sectors such as automotive, electronics, drones, and aerospace [4]. - In the automotive sector, glass fiber-reinforced MXD6 can be used in critical engine components, although its current market share in China's specialty engineering plastics is minimal, at only 0.8% [4][5]. Group 4: Domestic Production and Market Potential - Domestic manufacturers are expected to break the technological barriers and increase MXD6 production, with a projected global output of 30,000 to 40,000 tons in 2024 [6]. - Key domestic players include Qicai Chemical, which has a current capacity of 5,000 tons/year and plans for further expansion, and Zhonghua International, which has achieved stable product quality comparable to imports [6].