SI Group and Shengxiao Group Establish Joint Venture to Accelerate Biphenol Capacity Expansion in China

Shengnova Advanced Materials enhances in-region Biphenol supply to meet rising demand across Asia Pacific

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SHANGHAI, China – June 25, 2026 – SI Group, a leading global developer and manufacturer of performance additives, process solutions, and chemical intermediates, and Shengxiao Group, a global leader in liquid crystal polymer (LCP) monomers and specialty chemicals, announced today the formation of a joint venture to accelerate additional capacity of Biphenol in China. 

Based in Sichuan, China, Shengnova Advanced Materials combines Shengxiao Group’s established Biphenol manufacturing asset and regional market access with SI Group’s proprietary technology and global Biphenol expertise. By bringing these capabilities together, the joint venture is designed to increase local supply of this unique molecule. 

Biphenol is an important monomer used in liquid crystal polymers (LCP), polyphenylenesulfone (PPSU), and other applications. The venture positions both partners to support growing demand across sectors including electronics, automotive, and medical, where high-performance materials are essential to next-generation applications.

“We are pleased to partner with SI Group to form Shengnova Advanced Materials to supply Biphenol to customers in Asia,” said Guo Xiaozhong, Chairman of Shengxiao Group. “As a leading supplier of monomers for liquid crystal polymers (LCP), Biphenol is a key component of our portfolio. Our customers appreciate in-region supply and bringing SI Group’s Biphenol expertise to China will benefit the growing end markets in the region.”

“This joint venture advances SI Group’s growth strategy and strengthens our ability to serve customers in key markets around the world,” said David Bradley, President and CEO of SI Group. “Through the formation of Shengnova Advanced Materials, we are expanding our ability to competitively supply Biphenol to customers in Asia while continuing production at our Newport, Tennessee facility. This positions SI Group to better serve global customers, support growing regional demand, and reinforce security of supply through a multi-region production footprint.”

Learn more about Biphenol at https://siigroup.com/products/4-4-biphenol 

About SI Group
SI Group is a global leader in performance additives, process solutions, and chemical intermediates. SI Group’s chemistries are essential solutions that enhance the quality and performance of industrial and consumer goods in the plastics, rubber and adhesives, fuels, lubricants, coatings, and oilfield industries. Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, SI Group operates 18 manufacturing facilities across three continents and serves customers in more than 80 countries, supported by approximately 1,500 employees worldwide. Driven by a passion for safety, chemistry, sustainability, and delivering extraordinary results, SI Group innovates to create long-term value for a better future. Learn more at www.siigroup.com.

About Shengxiao Group 
Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Quzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, Shengxiao Group is a diversified industrial group with businesses spanning advanced materials, specialty chemicals, equipment manufacturing, and other industrial sectors. In the fields of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, Shengxiao's key products include p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (PHBA), 6-Hydroxy-2-Naphthoic Acid (HNA), 4,4'-Biphenol, and other critical monomers and chemical intermediates for liquid crystal polymer (LCP) applications, serving industries including artificial intelligence, electronics, communications, healthcare, and food. Shengxiao supplies high-quality chemical products and solutions to customers in nearly 100 countries and regions worldwide, supporting the advancement of advanced materials technologies. Learn more at www.shengxiaochemical.com.

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圣莱科特国际集团（SI Group）与圣效集团成立合资公司，加快中国联苯二酚产能布局 
——圣诺新材料将进一步提升亚太地区联苯二酚供应能力，满足高增长市场需求 

中国上海，2026年6月25日 —— 全球领先的高性能添加剂、工艺解决方案及化学中间体开发与制造商圣莱科特国际集团（SI Group），与全球液晶高分子（LCP）单体及专用化学品领域领先企业圣效集团今日联合宣布，双方正式成立合资公司，以加快联苯二酚在中国的产能建设与发展。 

新成立的合资公司定名为“圣诺新材料（四川）有限公司”, 将落户中国四川广安，生产高品质联苯二酚产品。公司整合了圣效集团成熟的联苯二酚生产装置及区域市场资源，以及SI Group在联苯二酚领域的专有技术和全球专业经验。通过双方优势互补，合资公司将进一步提升联苯二酚的本地供应能力，更好地满足不断增长的市场需求。 

联苯二酚是液晶高分子（LCP）、聚苯砜（PPSU）等高性能材料的重要单体，广泛应用于电子、汽车、医疗等领域。随着下一代高性能材料需求持续增长，合资公司的成立将进一步支持相关行业的发展，并为客户提供更加稳定可靠的供应保障。 

圣效集团董事长郭小忠表示：“我们非常高兴与SI Group携手成立圣诺新材料，为亚洲客户提供联苯二酚产品。作为液晶高分子（LCP）单体的重要供应商，联苯二酚是我们产品组合中的关键组成部分。客户十分重视区域化供应能力，而将SI Group在联苯二酚领域的专业经验引入中国，将有助于满足区域终端市场持续增长的需求。” 

SI Group全球总裁兼首席执行官 David Bradley 表示: “此次合资项目与SI Group的发展战略高度契合，将进一步提升我们服务全球重点市场客户的能力。通过成立圣诺新材料，我们将进一步提升在亚洲市场服务联苯二酚客户的能力。同时，我们将继续在美国田纳西州纽波特工厂生产联苯二酚产品。这将帮助SI Group更好地服务全球客户，把握不断增长的区域市场需求，并通过多区域生产布局进一步强化供应保障能力。” 

如需了解更多4,4'-联苯二酚产品信息，请访问SI Group官方网站: https://siigroup.com/products/4-4-biphenol   

关于圣莱科特国际集团（SI Group） 
圣莱科特国际集团（SI Group）是全球领先的高性能添加剂、工艺解决方案及化学中间体供应商。公司的产品广泛应用于塑料、橡胶与粘合剂、燃料、润滑油、涂料及油田化学品等行业，为工业和消费品性能提升提供关键支持。公司总部位于美国德克萨斯州伍德兰兹（The Woodlands），在全球三大洲拥有18个生产基地，业务覆盖80多个国家和地区，拥有约1,500名员工。秉持对安全、化学创新、可持续发展及卓越成果的承诺，SI Group持续为客户和社会创造长期价值。了解更多信息，请访问 www.siigroup.com。 

关于圣效集团 
圣效集团始创于1987年，总部位于中国浙江省衢州市，是涉足新材料、精细化工、装备制造等产业的多元化实业集团。集团是国家高新技术企业，国家级专精特新“小巨人”企业，设有浙江省LCP核心单体重点企业研究院。主要产品对羟基苯甲酸、6-羟基-2-萘甲酸、4,4'-联苯二酚等液晶高分子（LCP）核心单体及其他关键化学材料，广泛应用于人工智能、电子、通信、医疗、食品及其他高成长行业。依托深厚的制造经验、持续的技术创新和完善的产业化能力，圣效集团为全球近百个国家和地区的客户提供高品质化学品和解决方案，持续推动先进材料产业的发展。了解更多信息，请访问 www.shengxiaogroup.com。

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