Shanghai, March 26, 2026 – The 39th China International Hardware Fair (CIHF), held from March 24 to 26 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), concluded successfully. As key players in the abrasives and new materials sector, Sichuan Zhongyan New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. and Sichuan Gurui New Materials Co., Ltd. jointly presented their integrated product portfolio and cutting-edge solutions at the fair, attracting widespread attention from global buyers and industry professionals.
About the 39th China International Hardware Fair
As one of the world’s largest and most influential hardware exhibitions, CIHF 2026 covered 170,000 square meters, gathering over 3,200 exhibitors and welcoming more than 60,000 domestic and international professional visitors. Under the theme “Unite New Quality Productivity, Explore New Future for Hardware”, the fair served as a pivotal platform for product innovation display, strategic partnership building, and industry trend exploration. The abrasives and grinding tools sector, a core segment of the exhibition, saw intense technological competition and breakthroughs, with the joint booth of Zhongyan and Gurui emerging as a key highlight.
Integrated Product Highlights: Comprehensive Solutions for Diverse Industries
Combining their respective technological advantages and product expertise, Zhongyan and Gurui presented a one-stop abrasives and surface treatment solution system covering multiple application scenarios, including metal processing, woodworking, automotive manufacturing, furniture finishing, and aerospace.
Core Product Categories
High-Performance Abrasive Tools
Coated Abrasives Series: A full range of flap discs, abrasive cloth wheels, polyester film sandpapers, waterproof sandpapers, and white coated sandpapers. These products feature exceptional wear resistance, stable cutting efficiency, and long service life, meeting the precision finishing needs of automotive refinishing, musical instrument manufacturing, and high-precision metal processing.
Bonded Abrasives Series: High-precision ceramic grinding wheels, diamond grinding wheels, and conventional resin-bonded grinding wheels. Tailored for heavy-duty industrial grinding and precision machining, they deliver superior durability and accuracy for mechanical manufacturing and aerospace component processing.
Advanced New Materials & Bonding Solutions
Specialty Resin Binders: Proprietary phenolic resins, modified epoxy resins, and advanced resin binders independently developed by the two companies. These materials ensure excellent adhesion, high temperature resistance, and wear resistance, serving as core raw materials for both coated and bonded abrasives, and significantly enhancing product performance consistency.
Auxiliary Chemicals: High-quality defoamers, foaming agents, and surface treatment agents, optimizing production processes and improving the quality of finished abrasive products.
Smart Manufacturing Support
The joint exhibition also showcased automated production equipment and intelligent grinding solutions, reflecting the two companies’ capabilities in integrating R&D, production, and intelligent manufacturing. This aligns with the industry’s trend of digital transformation, providing customers with more efficient and reliable supporting services.
fruitful Exhibition Outcomes: Deepening Global Partnerships
During the three-day exhibition, the joint booth of Zhongyan and Gurui attracted continuous crowds of visitors. The two companies held in-depth technical exchanges and business negotiations with distributors, end-users, and industry partners from Europe, North America, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and other regions.
The event resulted in numerous intentional cooperation agreements, further expanding their global sales network and brand influence. By integrating their product lines, Zhongyan and Gurui not only enhanced their competitiveness in the global abrasives market but also provided customers with more comprehensive and one-stop service options, solidifying their position as trusted partners in the industry.
Looking Ahead
Against the backdrop of the evolving global hardware and abrasives industry, Zhongyan New Materials and Gurui New Materials remain committed to innovation-driven development, quality first, and customer-centric service. Leveraging the opportunities from the 39th CIHF, the two companies will continue to deepen their strategic cooperation, increase investment in R&D of new materials and products, optimize the global supply chain layout, and strive to provide higher-quality abrasives solutions and services to customers worldwide, contributing to the sustainable development of the global abrasives industry.