Eastomat's First Appearance at the International Adhesives Exhibition:Taking Solid Steps, Embracing a New Future for UV/EB Curing

As a startup in material technology, Eastomat made its debut at ASE China (the 28th China International Adhesives and Sealants Exhibition). This was an invaluable opportunity to gain a closer, broader perspective on the industry landscape, technology trends, and potential partnerships, which has also injected confidence and momentum into the company's future development.

What We Saw at the Exhibition: 

Strong Growth and Broad Market Space

The exhibition was a gathering of many exhibitors and industry professionals, with a constant flow of new materials, processes, and applications. This indirectly proves that the adhesives industry, especially UV/EB radiation curing technology, is entering a period of rapid growth. According to industry analysis, the compound annual growth rate for UV/EB curing adhesives has already exceeded 9%.In multiple exhibition areas and forums,UV and EB curing technologies were repeatedly mentioned and extensively discussed. The discussions covered various aspects, including photoinitiator systems in materials, formula control, curing efficiency, environmental safety, and the requirements for equipment light sources like UV LEDs. Exhibitors showed a strong demand for faster curing speeds, lower energy consumption, and minimal environmental impact.

Downstream Industry Demands Drive Performance Improvements

End-user industries like automotive, electronics, appliances, packaging, and medical are placing increasingly high demands on adhesives. These demands cover bonding strength, temperature and humidity resistance, environmental friendliness, curing speed, and suitability for automated processing. This has pushed UV/EB curing materials to not only cure quickly but also to meet the performance and stability requirements for complex and harsh environments.

Regulations and Green Environmental Protection Become an Inevitable Direction

With increasing domestic and international demands for environmental protection, low VOCs, solvent-free systems, and sustainable development, many exhibitors at the show highlighted product improvements in these areas. In UV/EB curing systems, reducing or replacing toxic and harmful components (such as certain initiators, waste gas, or residues) has become a key focus of research and development.

Eastomat’s Exhibition Outcomes

As a small, first-time exhibiting startup team, we gained a lot. Here are the main outcomes:

Initial brand and visibility established: We brought our UV/EB curing raw materials and solutions to the exhibition, showcasing them to many potential clients and industry peers. Many visitors, engineers, and technical buyers showed great interest in our product portfolio and solutions, which helped Eastomat get noticed and considered among competitors.

Technical validation and market feedback obtained: The samples and solutions we displayed attracted inquiries from downstream users about their real-world performance, such as curing speed, heat resistance, bonding strength, and moisture and chemical resistance. Our technical team provided on-site answers and collected valuable user requirements and suggestions for improvement. This information is crucial for our next steps in development and optimization.

Partnership opportunities and business discussions initiated: During the exhibition, we established initial contact with several clients, distributors, and even raw material suppliers. Some clients expressed interest in sample testing or potential procurement, while others wanted to learn about our capabilities in custom formulations, bulk supply, and technical support. This has laid the foundation for future business expansion.

Internal team growth and experience gained: From booth preparation, sample selection, technical presentations, and client communication to logistics and display design, every step was an excellent learning experience for a startup. We discovered issues and gaps that are not easily noticed in everyday operations and identified areas for future improvement.

Looking Ahead: Firm Confidence, Continuous Investment

Although Eastomat is currently small and has limited resources, this exhibition has given us a deep understanding that the demand for UV/EB curing materials and solutions is real and the trend is clear. We are full of confidence in our future and the company will continue to focus on research, development, and quality to grow steadily.

Focus on UV/EB curing raw materials and comprehensive solutions: We will continue to concentrate on the development of UV/EB curing system raw materials, including initiators, photosensitive monomers/prepolymers, additives, and base resins. At the same time, we will also strengthen our ability to provide comprehensive solutions, such as matching curing equipment, optimizing formulations, and providing guidance on application processes. This will promote a deep integration between materials, processes/equipment, and user needs.

Integrity as the foundation, becoming a trustworthy partner for users: At the beginning of a startup, the most important thing is to "earn customer trust". We hope Eastomat can earn user trust through quality, stability, delivery capability, and service responsiveness. We are also committed to being transparent and reliable in technical support, after-sales service, and environmental safety. We will engage with downstream production and applications as a partner to create genuine value for users.

Green, environmentally friendly, and sustainable development direction: As environmental regulations become stricter, the demands from users and society for product safety and environmental protection are also continuously increasing. Eastomat will make solvent-free systems, low VOCs, non-toxic initiators, and energy-saving curing processes a key focus for future R&D. This will ensure that we not only comply with standards but also lead the industry toward a greener direction.

Eastomat is willing to work with peers, clients, and suppliers to promote the popularization and advancement of UV/EB curing technology and drive the adhesives industry toward green, efficient, and high-quality development. We firmly believe that with everyone's support and cooperation, Eastomat can become a trusted partner for users and achieve greater success and contributions in the UV/EB curing field.