Suzhou Shihua New Material Technology Co., Ltd. (688093.SS) develops and manufactures specialty chemicals and new materials for industrial applications. The company produces high-performance polyurethane products, including thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) elastomers under the Shihua brand, adhesives, coatings, and functional polymer materials; it also offers customized synthesis services and related chemical intermediates for sectors such as automotive, electronics, footwear, and construction. Headquartered in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, the company was founded in 2005 and primarily serves domestic markets in China with expanding operations in Asia.
Its core offerings encompass TPU resins in various grades for extrusion, injection molding, and calendering processes; solvent-based and waterborne adhesives for bonding applications; and advanced coatings for protective and decorative uses, all produced through proprietary polymerization technologies. The company operates manufacturing facilities in Suzhou and maintains research and development centers focused on sustainable materials innovation. It targets manufacturers in consumer goods, new energy, and high-tech industries as primary customers.
In recent developments, Suzhou Shihua expanded its production capacity through a new facility commissioning in 2024, enhancing output of bio-based TPU materials amid growing demand for eco-friendly alternatives. The company secured a strategic partnership with a leading automotive supplier in early 2025 for co-developing lightweight composite materials, marking its entry into electric vehicle components. Additionally, it completed a follow-on funding round in late 2024 to support R&D in high-end fluorinated polymers, reflecting a shift toward higher-margin specialty segments.