ISO certification is a credential sought after by any mission-driven and forward-looking company. Following a rigorous audit of the international standardized quality management system, SUNMAN has now fully embraced rule-of-law and science-based management. This significantly improves our operational efficiency and product yield, while rapidly enhancing our economic and social performance. As a result, customer trust in us has been strengthened, which plays a key role in increasing our market share. Obtaining quality system certification serves as a green pass for international trade. For SUNMAN, as China's "One-stop Solution Provider for Ink and Coating", this is a critical step forward. We are dedicated to providing resins, additives, and professional technical services to the coating, printing industries. With this ISO certification, we see major opportunities to enhance our corporate image, internal management, operations, and international trade exchanges. Going forward, we will continue to provide you with more professional and higher-quality services.

Since March 2026, escalating geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East and shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have sharply pushed up international crude oil prices. On March 9, WTI crude exceeded $110 per barrel, while Brent crude approached $115 per barrel. Rising oil prices have driven up downstream chemical costs across the board. Prices of most chemical products saw broad increases recently, with acrylic acid surging 106% within ten days and 123.6% over the year. PTA currently stands at 7,000 yuan/ton, up 2,000 yuan/ton from early 2026. Core Coatings Raw Materials Rise Across the Board The price hikes have created a cascading effect across the chemical industry chain. Data shows that since early 2026, epoxy resin has risen 7,000–8,000 yuan/ton, curing agent cumulative increases have exceeded 10,000 yuan/ton, and chemical matting agents have surged 20,000 yuan/ton. Titanium dioxide, pigments, and other key materials have also seen significant increases. The powder coatings industry has also been severely impacted. Among polyester resin raw materials, TMA has risen approximately 17,000 yuan/ton (over 100%), while ethylene glycol and isophthalic acid have increased 40% and over 30%, respectively. Epoxy resin raw materials bisphenol A and epichlorohydrin have risen over 40% and nearly 15% from the beginning of the year. Industry experts note that resins account for 60%–80% of coating formulation costs, making it impossible for companies to absorb external price pressures internally. Ink Industry Faces Greater Pressure Global ink giant Sun Chemical announced price increases for nitrocellulose-containing products in Latin America, effective immediately. Nitrocellulose, a key component in solvent-based printing inks, has seen supply tighten sharply as European defense spending priorities divert industrial supplies to military applications. Following Sun Chemical, Hubergroup also announced price increases due to supply chain disruptions and rising energy costs. On the raw materials front for inks, both resins and solvents have seen sharp price increases, with solvent costs rising the most and facing particularly tight supply. Key resin binders have posted steep price gains, while solvent prices — including acetates and aromatics — have continued to climb, with some products becoming increasingly difficult to source. The broad-based surge in raw material costs has further intensified cost pressures on ink manufacturers. Coatings Companies Forced to Raise Prices On March 13, Nippon Paint issued a price adjustment notice, with increases to be implemented in batches starting April 1. Looking ahead, industry insiders generally expect raw material prices to remain high in the short term. Geopolitical uncertainty continues to ferment, with no significant signs of relief in the Strait of Hormuz's navigability. If the conflict becomes prolonged, Qatar's Energy Minister has warned that oil prices could even surge to $150 per barrel. From a fundamenta...

Dear Valued Customers and Partners, As the Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) approaches, we sincerely thank you for your continued trust and support throughout the past year. Please be advised of our holiday arrangement:14th February – 23th February, 2026. Normal work and production will resume on 24th February, 2026. During the holiday, our sales team will remain available to accept orders and respond to inquiries as usual. You are welcome to contact us or place orders at any time. Whatsapp: +86-18955166101. However, please note that all production, assembly, and shipment activities will be temporarily suspended until we return on 24th February, 2026. Email and message replies may be delayed during this period. We greatly appreciate your patience and understanding regarding any lead-time adjustments or delayed responses. Wishing you and your family a joyful Chinese New Year, good health, and a prosperous year ahead. Warm regards, Sunman Teams