From June 9-11, 2026, the China International Chemical Equipment Fair (CTEF 2026) was held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center, with an exhibition area of 70,000 square meters, attracting over 1,000 benchmark enterprises from more than 20 countries and regions including Germany, the UK, the US, South Korea, and Japan. Professional buyers from 41 countries and regions visited the fair, with 88 overseas procurement delegations conducting on-site matchmaking meetings .
At this year's CTEF, green energy-saving technologies and intelligent equipment became the dominant themes across the exhibition floor. Industry observers noted that "green energy saving used to be a bonus, but now it's a mandatory requirement. Equipment manufacturers' technology roadmaps are shifting accordingly" . Heat exchangers with higher heat transfer efficiency and reactors with CFD-optimized stirring systems were among the most sought-after product categories.Heating and cooling systems remain the critical process link in chemical production. In the unsaturated polyester resin industry specifically, advanced
Heat Exchanger technology helps resin producers improve energy efficiency and reduce production costs, while enabling more precise temperature control in reactors to ensure product quality consistency.
Wuxi Hengda Chemical Machinery Co., Ltd., established in 1996 and located in Wuxi, Jiangsu, specializes in the production of reactors, heat exchangers, and pressure vessels. The company has supplied over 200 sets of various capacity equipment to renowned resin manufacturers across China, accounting for over 70% of the national market share for unsaturated polyester resin equipment.The company's
Reactor stirring systems are designed using CFD fluid simulation software and hold national patents. This design capability enables optimized mixing effects for different resin formulations, improving reaction uniformity and product consistency . Key clients include world-class chemical companies such as BASF and Solvay, confirming the company's manufacturing quality and technical capabilities.
Wuxi Hengda has continuously advanced the introduction of automation and CNC equipment in production, including CNC plasma cutting machines, CNC boring and milling machines, gantry machining centers, plasma P+T CNC automatic welding machines, automatic argon arc welding machines for tube sheets, and automatic hole-opening machines for end caps. This equipment not only improves product quality but also increases production efficiency.We also has obtained ISO9001 quality management system certification, the production license for pressure vessels, and the radiation safety license. It has also been recognized as a high-tech enterprise and a "Specialized, Refined, Distinctive, and Innovative" enterprise.
The global unsaturated polyester resin market is projected to grow from approximately USD 11.95 billion in 2026 to USD 15.04 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 4.71% . Key growth drivers include offshore wind turbine blade manufacturing, lightweight components for electric vehicles, and infrastructure development across Asia-Pacific .In 2026, seven Chinese government ministries jointly issued the "Action Plan for Accelerating the Renewal of Old Facilities in the Petrochemical and Chemical Industry (2026-2029)," mandating the phased replacement of pressure vessels, reactors, heat exchangers, compressors, and other pressure-bearing equipment. Over 1,600 sets of facilities that have been in operation for more than 20 years have been included in the inventory for replacement .This policy is expected to create significant market opportunities for professional equipment manufacturers like Wuxi Hengda Chemical Machinery, particularly in the reactor and heat exchanger categories serving the UPR industry.
Wuxi Hengda Chemical Machinery Co., Ltd.
