SHANGHAI, Aug. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- From August 5th to 6th, the 2024 Asia-Pacific International Coatings Industry Development Conference, hosted by the China Coatings Industry Association, was held in Shanghai. Nippon Paint was invited to participate in the conference and gathered with experts and scholars at home and abroad, as well as heads of upstream and downstream enterprises, to discuss new opportunities for Asia-Pacific coatings and discuss the new future of industry development. Lin Yulin, Chief Operating Officer of Nippon Paint China, attended the conference and delivered a speech on the theme of "Green Development, Sustainable Future", sharing Nippon Paint's insights and achievements on the sustainable development of the industry.
Lin Yulin, Chief Operating Officer of Nippon Paint China, attended the Asia-Pacific International Coating Industry Development Conference and delivered a speech
As the core engine of the growth of the global coatings industry, the development of the coatings industry in the Asia-Pacific region is the most dynamic growth pole and power source in the global coatings market, with its total paint output accounting for 60% of the world's total output and 45% of the world's total output value. [1] The annual Asia-Pacific International Coatings Industry Development Conference has received great attention and strong support from the World Coatings Council and the Asia-Pacific National and Regional Coatings Association, which is of great significance for promoting the high-quality development of China's coatings industry. With the theme of "Working Together to Innovate the Future", the conference is based on the development of global coatings, committed to building an Asia-Pacific coatings community, and promoting the green and sustainable development of the coatings industry.
2024 Asia-Pacific International Coating Industry Development Conference
Nippon Paint China's parent company, Lishi Group, was founded by Mr. Wu Qingliang, an overseas Chinese from Chaozhou, and has become the world's fourth largest paint manufacturer and service provider, with business in many countries and regions. Under the guidance of the founder's spirit of "openness and courage", Lishi Group embraces global development opportunities, develops sustainable products, and adheres to the path of sustainable development. Lishi Group has released sustainable development reports for many years, contributing to the development of the global coatings industry through the close combination of innovation and sustainable development.
Lishi Group's 2023 Sustainability Report
At the meeting, Lin Yulin, Chief Operating Officer of Nippon Paint China, mentioned in his keynote speech on "Green Development, Sustainable Future": "Our parent company, Lishi Group, firmly believes that sustainable development is not a short-term consideration, but a long-term contribution guided by a firm commitment. From R&D to production, from supply chain management to employee care, we have embedded sustainability concepts into the strategy and operations of the entire Group. Therefore, since entering China, sustainable development has been deeply rooted in Nippon Paint China's corporate genes. Nippon Paint has disclosed its measures and achievements in the fields of environmental protection, social development and cultural construction for 13 consecutive years. Our sustainability strategy also responds to and closely follows China's development needs, and is committed to accelerating low-carbon development, promoting rural revitalization, and strengthening social well-being. "
The Asia-Pacific International Coating Industry Development Conference has brought broad opportunities for the industry to deepen exchanges and cooperation, promote technological innovation and sustainable development. In the future, Nippon Paint will continue to uphold the corporate mission of "refreshing the living space of a better life", continue to work with more upstream and downstream partners in the industry, driven by innovation, to jointly promote the prosperity and development of the coating industry in China and even the world, and build a green and sustainable future.
[1] Source: China Coatings Industry Association, August 5-6 • Shanghai | Notice of 2024 Asia-Pacific International Coating Industry Development Conference, 2024/6/14,,2024/8/6