

From August 20 to 21, 2026, the 17th China (Zibo) Refractory Materials Trade Fair and Technical Exchange Seminar on Functional Refractory Materials was successfully held at the Qisheng International Hotel in Zibo, Shandong. Qingdao Baohua New Materials Technology Co., Ltd., a specialized manufacturer of natural flake graphite, was invited to exhibit its core products at the event. The company gathered with representatives from enterprises across the refractory materials industry chain—from upstream to downstream—as well as industry experts to exchange insights on technological advancements and industrial trends in functional refractory materials.
Organized by Tangshan Yinnai Lian Data Technology Co., Ltd. and co-hosted by the Shandong Provincial Refractory Materials Industry Association and the Zibo Traditional Industry Development Center, the event brought together key players in the industry chain, including steel enterprises, refractory product manufacturers, and refractory raw material suppliers. On August 21, the conference held a technical exchange seminar on functional refractory materials, featuring special presentations and in-depth discussions on topics such as the green upgrading of slide plate refractories, key technologies for the three major components of continuous casting, and the application of permeable bricks.
At the exhibition, Qingdao Baohua New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. highlighted its core products and application solutions for natural flake graphite in the refractory materials sector. Natural flake graphite is an indispensable core raw material for key refractory products such as magnesium-carbon bricks, the “three major components” of continuous casting, slide plates, and permeable bricks; its purity, particle size, and batch consistency directly impact the high-temperature erosion resistance and thermal shock resistance of refractory products. During the exhibition, the Baohua New Materials team engaged in in-depth discussions with visiting procurement representatives from refractory product manufacturers and steel companies. They provided detailed introductions to the company’s natural flake graphite product specification system and quality assurance capabilities, attracting numerous business partners to stop and discuss opportunities, thereby laying a solid foundation for future cooperation.
Through this Zibo Refractory Conference, Qingdao Baohua New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. further deepened its understanding of the higher requirements for natural flake graphite in terms of high purity, consistency, and trace element control in high-end functional refractory materials. Baohua New Materials will continue to focus on improving the quality of natural flake graphite to provide stable and reliable product support for the refractory industry.