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- Shanxi Huayang New Material Co., Ltd. (600281.SS) engages in the production and sale of precious metal catalysts and biodegradable materials primarily in China. The company offers platinum-rhodium catalytic products, platinum catalysts for nitric acid production, palladium alloy adsorption nets, fine wire meshes, ammonia oxidation platinum nets, precious metal catalytic nets, recycled and refined palladium including palladium chloride and palladium nitrate; it also provides polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT) masterbatches, PBAT+starch modified materials, PBAT+calcium carbonate modified materials, fully biodegradable film bags such as shopping and garbage bags, biodegradable disposable tableware, agricultural films, and plastic packaging containers. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, the company operates in the chemicals sector with a focus on specialty materials for industrial catalysis and environmental applications. In June 2021, the company changed its name from Taiyuan Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. to its current name; more recently, it agreed to acquire the remaining 70% stake in Shanxi Huayang Biodegradable New Material Co., Ltd. and full ownership of Shanxi Huayang Biodegradation Technology Co., Ltd. from related parties to consolidate its biodegradable operations. Affiliates including Shanxi Huayang Carbon Materials Technology Co., Ltd., a joint venture with partners such as Shanxi Huayang Capital Holdings Co., Ltd. and Taiyuan Chemical Industry Group Co., Ltd., completed and commenced operation of a 200-ton annual capacity T1000-grade high-performance carbon fiber production line in November 2025, targeting aerospace, wind power, and new energy sectors.