A high-level delegation from PCCS recently visited the headquarters of BATF GROUP CO., LTD. in Guangdong, marking a significant step in international cooperation. The visit included a comprehensive tour of BATF’s state-of-the-art R&D centers and in-depth discussions with BATF’s top management on strategic opportunities in African oil and gas resource development, as well as the planning and construction of chemical industrial parks.
A Leader Built on 25 Years of Excellence
BATF GROUP has grown steadily over the past 25 years to establish a robust structure of “One Headquarters, Two Major R&D Centers, and Seven Production Bases.” As a national high-tech enterprise, BATF is the largest integrated player in Asia for the R&D, production, and sales of water-based emulsions and functional additives for architectural coatings.
The Group has been named to the “China’s 500 Most Valuable Brands” list for six consecutive years, with a brand value reaching RMB 36.5 billion. It has also been recognized as one of “Guangdong’s Top 100 Manufacturing Enterprises” and among “China’s Top 100 Private Petrochemical Enterprises,” firmly holding the leading position in the water-based emulsion segment.
Diversified Product Portfolio Spanning Multiple Industries
Originally focused on architectural coating emulsions, BATF GROUP has expanded its business into a diversified range of products, including resins, additives, and powder binders for various coatings. These products are widely used across numerous vital sectors, including:
- Coatings & Infrastructure: Interior and exterior architectural paints, waterproof coatings, functional mortars, highway and bridge applications, water-based wood coatings, industrial coatings, custom furniture, marine coatings, complete vehicle electrophoretic coatings, and automotive parts.
- Consumer & Manufacturing Materials: Textile and apparel, luggage and footwear materials, label consumables, packaging and printing, art materials, inks, and daily chemicals.
- Advanced Technologies & Healthcare: New energy electronics, medical devices, and power generation.
World-Class R&D Capabilities and Intellectual Property
As a national high-tech enterprise, a Guangdong provincial industry-university-research demonstration base, and a Foshan “Specialized and Sophisticated” enterprise, BATF GROUP hosts multiple professional R&D platforms, including the “Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Polymer Emulsions,” the “High-Performance Architectural Coating Emulsion R&D Center,” the “High-Performance Waterproof Coating Emulsion R&D Center,” and the “Specialty Performance Emulsion Innovation Research Center.”
A Promising Future for International Cooperation
The talks between PCCS and BATF executives focused on leveraging BATF’s advanced chemical technology and project management expertise to support African oil and gas development and the construction of modern chemical industrial parks.
Both sides expressed strong confidence in the potential for collaboration, which is expected to combine BATF’s industry leadership with PCCS’s international resources, creating new growth opportunities in emerging markets. With its proven track record, technological depth, and commitment to innovation, BATF GROUP is well positioned to contribute to large-scale international projects, while continuing to drive sustainable development in the global chemical industry.
