The 140th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) concluded in Guangzhou on October 27, 2026.
Held from October 23 to 27,the five-day event brought SINOHESIVE together with buyers, furniture manufacturers, building material companies and industry partners from different markets at Booth 13.0D10.
Flat Lamination · Profile Wrapping · Edge Banding · Door Assembly
Many conversations focused on practical production challenges rather than individual product grades:
How should manufacturers select adhesives for materials such as PET, PVC and WPC?
Why do customers in hot climates place greater emphasis on heat resistance and long-term stability?
Why can decorative films lift at corners during profile wrapping?
Why can an edge band look secure after production but develop bond failure later?
Demand for PUR adhesives in the global woodworking market is moving beyond initial adhesion toward material compatibility, production efficiency and reliable performance over time.
Discussing woodworking PUR adhesive applications with international customers at Booth 13.0D10.
01 | Insights from the Exhibition Floor
Real production needs go beyond technical specifications
The steady flow of visitors through the Building and Decorative Materials exhibition area was one of the most immediate impressions of this year's fair.
Buyers moved between stands displaying panels, furniture, decorative materials and production equipment. For an industrial adhesive supplier, the event offered more than a place to showcase products: it provided a direct view of the challenges manufacturers face.
Those challenges vary by market. Customers in hot climates place particular emphasis on heat resistance. High-speed production lines require suitable initial bond strength and open time. Manufacturers introducing PET, PVC, WPC and other materials first need to establish whether an adhesive is compatible with their specific material combination.
The Building and Decorative Materials exhibition area at the 140th Canton Fair.
02 | At Booth 13.0D10
Applications were at the center of the conversation
SINOHESIVE focused on four woodworking PUR adhesive applications during discussions with customers:
Our booth was designed to support application discussions, rather than simply present a list of product grades. The question behind many conversations was:
“Which adhesive is suitable for my materials and equipment?”
Discussions therefore began with the substrate, decorative surface material, equipment, line speed and intended service environment. Understanding these conditions provides a meaningful basis for adhesive selection.
03 | Four Applications, Different Priorities
Matching the bonding solution to the manufacturing process
Flat Lamination: A Growing Range of Material Combinations
MDF, particleboard, plywood and WPC substrates are combined with PET, PVC, wood veneer and other decorative surfaces. Customer priorities extend beyond bond strength to initial adhesion, open time, production speed, surface finish, heat resistance, moisture resistance and long-term stability.
Profile Wrapping: Corners Often Present the Greatest Challenge
Wall panels, decorative slats, door frames, skirting boards and moldings involve corners, curved surfaces and material springback. Establishing an initial bond is only the first step. The aim is to maintain reliable bonding through continuous production and subsequent use.
Edge Banding: Performance Matters Beyond the Production Line
Kitchen furniture, bathroom cabinets and wooden doors, particularly those used in hot or humid environments, place greater demands on heat, moisture and water resistance. Adhesive performance cannot be assessed solely by how a finished component looks immediately after production; its behavior over time also matters.
Door Assembly: Hidden Bonds Still Need to Be Reliable
Bonds between door cores and facings, frames and panels, and internal structural components are hidden in the finished product, yet contribute directly to its long-term stability. For these applications, SINOHESIVE emphasizes testing with actual production materials before moving to volume manufacturing.
Buyers from different markets exchanging ideas in the Building and Decorative Materials exhibition area.
04 | Three Changes We Observed
What five days of customer discussions revealed
1. Material Combinations Are Becoming More Complex
PET, PVC, WPC, SPC, MDF, wood veneer, aluminum and new decorative materials continue to expand the options available to furniture and building material manufacturers. Adhesive selection increasingly depends on compatibility with the specific materials involved.
2. End-Use Conditions Are Receiving More Attention
Hot climates bring heat resistance into focus, while humid environments demand moisture resistance. High-speed production requires appropriate initial adhesion and open time, and premium furniture places greater emphasis on surface finish and long-term durability.
3. Customers Need More Than a Technical Data Sheet
"How should we test this?" "Which equipment settings should we adjust?""Do we need to revalidate the process after changing the decorative surface?" These questions highlight a growing need for products, testing, process guidance and application support.
Buyers entering the Building and Decorative Materials exhibition area.
05 | After the Fair
Moving from initial conversations to practical project work
As the exhibition closed on October 27 and visitors left the halls, our work moved into its next stage:
Clarifying material details that could not be fully confirmed at the booth.
Arranging sample testing for customers with specific projects.
Reviewing equipment configurations and processing conditions.
Validating new material combinations through practical testing.
A trade fair establishes the connection. Follow-up testing and actual production determine whether a bonding solution is suitable for the application.
The fair has ended, but conversations with the global woodworking and building materials markets continue.
06 | From Guangzhou to Global Markets
Continuing the conversation with woodworking manufacturers
Five days at the Canton Fair offered another close look at changes across the furniture, woodworking and building decoration industries.
A broader range of materials.
Faster production speeds.
Higher expectations for environmental performance and VOC control.
Greater demands for heat resistance, moisture resistance and long-term stability.
These changes lead to a practical question:
How can different materials be bonded reliably under real production conditions?
Across flat lamination, profile wrapping, edge banding, door assembly and other woodworking applications, SINOHESIVE aims to provide more than adhesive alone. Understanding the materials, equipment and process is the starting point for identifying a suitable PUR bonding solution.
Understand the Materials · Understand the Equipment · Understand the Process
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