A rendering of Donglai Coating Technology's new waterborne automotive coating production base. [Photo/jiading.gov.cn]
Donglai Coating Technology has begun constructing a new waterborne automotive coating production base in the Jiading Industrial Zone, Jiading district, Shanghai.
Scheduled for completion in April 2026, the facility is expected to achieve an annual output value of approximately 650 million yuan ($89.86 million) once fully operational.
The new base will focus on producing OEM coatings for automotive manufacturers, coatings for automotive interior and exterior parts, automotive refinish coatings, and 3C coatings.
Founded in 1999, the company specializes in high-performance coating products based on advanced chemical materials. Their diverse product line includes automotive refinish coatings, interior and exterior part coatings, body coatings, and 3C consumer electronics coatings. Its Donglai Onwings brand is notably the only Chinese automotive refinish coating brand certified by multiple global OEMs.
With the rising importance of OEM waterborne coatings in the automotive industry, Donglai is increasing its research and investment in the sector. The new project is expected to boost Donglai's production capacity and market share.
Donglai Coating Technology's factory. [Photo/jiading.gov.cn]