Company Overview - Zhejiang Xinhengtai New Materials Co., Ltd. (Xinhengtai) has received acceptance for its IPO on the Beijing Stock Exchange, with Zheshang Securities as the sponsor and Lixin Accounting Firm as the auditor [4] - Xinhengtai focuses on the research, manufacturing, and sales of functional polymer foam materials, including chemical cross-linked polyethylene foam (PE Foam), electron beam cross-linked polyethylene foam (IXPE), polypropylene microporous foam (MPP), polyurethane microporous foam, and non-foamed PVC wear-resistant layers [4] Industry Insights - Foam plastics, also known as plastic foaming materials, are high polymer materials formed through foaming processes, characterized by lightweight, material-saving, excellent thermal insulation, cushioning, and sound insulation properties, making them widely used across various industries [4] - The polyethylene (PE) foam material market in China has a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.04% from 2018 to 2023, with a market size of USD 1.976 billion in 2023, projected to reach USD 3.4 billion by 2028 [5] - The global market for polypropylene foam materials reached USD 1.125 billion in 2023, with expectations to grow to USD 1.725 billion by 2030, while China's polypropylene foam market is estimated at approximately CNY 2.657 billion in 2023, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 10.71% [7]