Zhejiang Jingtai Glass Technology Co., Ltd.: Seizing the strategic opportunities for new materials under the "15th Five-Year Plan" and supporting the development of emerging industries through a comprehensive portfolio of specialty glass products.

By October 2026, China’s specialty glass industry is entering a period of strategic opportunity under the "15th Five-Year Plan." Developments range from the designation of semiconductor TGV (Through-Glass Via) substrates as a key area for technological breakthroughs and the countdown to equipment installation for domestic electrochromic glass production lines, to the full implementation of new national standards for architectural safety glass and the official enactment of technical evaluation standards for energy conservation and carbon reduction. As a core component of the new materials industry, specialty glass is rapidly transitioning from traditional construction materials toward high-value sectors such as semiconductor packaging, smart cockpits, and new energy equipment.

As a national high-tech enterprise with nearly two decades of experience in specialty glass deep processing, Zhejiang Jingtai Glass Technology Co., Ltd. is leveraging keen industry insight to seize this strategic opportunity. Anchored by a comprehensive product portfolio—including fire-resistant glass, bullet- and smash-resistant composite glass, Low-E insulating glass, and smart dimming glass—the company continues to deepen its expertise in these core categories while actively targeting cutting-edge sectors like semiconductor packaging glass and electrochromic smart glass. By synergistically focusing on the three pillars of "safety, energy efficiency, and intelligence," the company contributes to the broader development of the nation's strategic emerging industries.

I. Policy Direction: The "15th Five-Year Plan" for New Materials Charts the Course for Specialty Glass
In March 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology officially issued the *Special Plan for the Development of the New Materials Industry during the "15th Five-Year Plan" Period*. This plan designates semiconductor TGV glass substrates, G10.5-generation ultra-high-generation alkali-free glass substrates, and UTG (Ultra-Thin Glass) for foldable screens as key materials requiring breakthroughs to overcome critical supply-chain bottlenecks. The plan explicitly mandates that by 2030, the overall domestic localization rate for high-generation display glass substrates must exceed 60%, and independent, small-batch supply capabilities must be achieved for high-end semiconductor packaging glass substrates.

This policy signal indicates that specialty glass has transcended the realm of traditional construction materials to become a pivotal element of the national new materials strategy. Concurrently, provincial-level "15th Five-Year Plans" have also explicitly identified specialty glass as a key area for development. Anhui Province is focusing on new materials—such as specialty glass—to "boost momentum, diversify product offerings, and expand output," aiming for the industry's revenue to reach 2700 billion yuan by 2027. Various regions are attracting deep-processing projects for specialty glass, centering on building energy efficiency and photovoltaic equipment manufacturing.

Driven by both policy and market forces, the market size of China's specialty glass industry has climbed from 59.9 billion yuan in 2020 to 102.6 billion yuan in 2024, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.36%. In the first half of 2026, the specialty glass market maintained its high-growth trajectory, with the overall market size projected to grow by 8% to 10%—surpassing the average growth rate of the broader glass industry.

II. A New Semiconductor Frontier: Glass Substrates Moving from Technical Validation to Capacity Building
Semiconductor glass substrates represent the most strategically valuable emerging sector within the specialty glass field. The industry widely regards 2026 as the inaugural year for the commercial validation of semiconductor glass substrates, marking a transition from the technical validation phase to pilot testing and capacity construction.

Regarding global industry progress, Intel launched the world's first commercial CPU featuring a glass-core substrate in January 2026—an event viewed by the industry as a milestone signaling the start of commercialization for glass substrates. TSMC has established a pilot production line for glass substrates, and Samsung Electro-Mechanics has also initiated pilot production. Domestically, BOE Technology Group achieved full automation and line integration for its panel-level pilot line in the first half of 2026 and has begun sending samples to customers. On August 31, 2026, Chongqing Xinjing Specialty Glass signed a strategic cooperation memorandum with Japan's Kuramoto Seisakusho; the two parties are collaborating on R&D for semiconductor specialty glass—including TGV (Through-Glass Via) glass substrates—to establish a collaborative innovation model combining "Chinese materials" with "overseas precision processing."

According to data from Mordor Intelligence, the global market for semiconductor glass substrates was valued at US$740 million in 2025 and is projected to grow to US$1.67 billion by 2030. Industry institutions generally forecast that glass substrates will enter a period of rapid growth between 2028 and 2030; Peng Shou, an academician at the Chinese Academy of Engineering, predicts that this "super glass" sector could evolve into a market worth over one trillion yuan by the end of the "15th Five-Year Plan" period.

Zhejiang Jingtai Glass Technology closely monitors technological trends in the semiconductor and electronic glass sectors. The company operates a provincial-level R&D center for high-tech enterprises and holds 86 independent intellectual property rights. It continuously builds technical expertise in core areas such as precision glass processing and ultra-thin glass treatment, fully preparing itself to enter the semiconductor and electronic glass supply chain.

III. A New Frontier for Smart Glass: The Countdown to Domestic Production of Electrochromic Glass
Smart dimmable glass is transitioning from a high-end optional feature to large-scale commercial application, emerging as one of the highest-growth segments in the specialty glass industry.

In the field of electrochromic glass, China's first production line for ultra-large, all-solid-state electrochromic thin films is scheduled to begin equipment installation in November 2026. The country's largest electrochromic glass panels (measuring 1.9m x 3.1m) are expected to roll off the line in March 2027. The project utilizes all-solid-state inorganic electrochromic technology, eliminating the need for traditional liquid electrolytes and fundamentally resolving common issues such as leakage and degradation-related failure. Once operational, the project will ramp up capacity, targeting an annual output of 600,000 square meters by 2027, with product prices dropping to one-tenth of comparable imported products.

In the automotive sector, the application of dimmable glass is evolving from simple panoramic roof configurations to comprehensive vehicle-wide light environment control, encompassing panoramic roofs, side windows, and rear cabins. Globally, over 300,000 mass-produced vehicles equipped with core electrochromic technology have already been delivered, and product price points are steadily shifting down into the mainstream consumer range of 250,000 to 400,000 yuan. Fuyao Glass's 2026 interim report indicates a continued rise in the proportion of high-value-added products—such as smart panoramic roof glass, dimmable glass, and head-up display (HUD) glass—marking an increase of 8.03 percentage points compared to the same period the previous year.

Zhejiang Jingtai Glass Technology has proactively positioned itself in the smart glass sector. In 2024, the company was granted a utility model patent for a "smart dimmable bulletproof glass structure," which innovatively integrates smart dimming capabilities with bulletproof security functions, thereby expanding the application scope of smart dimmable glass into security-sensitive areas such as financial security and specialized vehicles. Additionally, the company has collaborated with Quzhou University on preliminary research into electrochromic smart glass technology, continuously building a reserve of next-generation smart glass technologies. In September 2026, the company exported its smart dimmable glass products to the Serbian market in full-container shipments for the first time, marking a solid step forward in its international expansion within the smart glass industry.

IV. New Standards for Architectural Safety: A Systematic Raise in Quality Benchmarks
The year 2026 witnessed a milestone upgrade in standards for architectural safety glass. The mandatory national standard GB 46030—2025 and the supporting series of national standards GB/T 15763.1–4—2025 officially came into effect on August 1. These new standards establish a comprehensive safety control system comprising a "mandatory general framework" and "specific product categories," uniformly covering the five mainstream product types: tempered glass, heat-soaked tempered glass, laminated glass, safety insulating glass, and fire-resistant glass.

Concurrently, the national standard *Technical Evaluation Requirements for Energy Conservation and Carbon Reduction in the Flat Glass Industry* (GB/T 47395-2026) was officially implemented on October 1, establishing for the first time a systematic evaluation framework for energy-saving and carbon-reduction technologies within the flat glass industry. The national standard "Calculation Method for Energy Balance Values ​​of Architectural Glass" (GB/T 47553-2026) is set to take effect on November 1. By calculating the net heat gain or loss of glass during the heating season and comprehensively evaluating its thermal insulation and heat-blocking performance, the standard aims to drive the transition of energy-efficient glass from an "optional choice" to a "mandatory requirement."

Zhejiang Jingtai Glass Technology has already completed comprehensive technical benchmarking and process upgrades ahead of schedule. In the fire-resistant glass sector, the company has established three major product lines: nano-silicon composite fire-resistant glass, monolithic cesium-potassium fire-resistant glass, and composite heat-insulating fire-resistant glass. The nano-silicon composite fire-resistant glass boasts transparency exceeding 95%; the 45mm-thick version can withstand temperatures above 1,000°C without flame penetration or significant temperature rise for two hours. Regarding tempered and laminated glass, the company has also systematically optimized production line parameters to align with the new national standard. In March 2026, the company’s tempered glass products obtained EU CE certification, establishing a robust quality advantage backed by both domestic and international certifications.

V. Market Validation: Sustained Order Growth and Accelerated Internationalization
The effectiveness of industrial upgrading is ultimately validated by the market.

In late August 2026, production lines in the company’s workshop were running at full capacity to fulfill orders for overseas clients—including bullet-resistant and smash-resistant glass, smart dimming glass, and gradient glass—with a total delivery volume exceeding 3,000 square meters. Prior to this, the company successfully won a contract for nearly 50,000 square meters of curtain wall glass for the Smart Industry Park in the Quzhou High-Speed ​​Railway New City.

Regarding international expansion, the company participated in the "Quzhou-Gou" (Quzhou Purchasing) event for international buyers and the China (Zhejiang)–Netherlands Economic and Trade Negotiation Conference in June 2026, engaging in face-to-face discussions with buyers from 18 countries and regions, including the United States, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Ukraine. On September 7, 2026, a shipment of containers fully loaded with smart dimmable glass departed from Quzhou, bound for Serbia. From obtaining CE certification to exporting full container loads, Jingtai Glass is evolving from merely exporting products to exporting its compliance capabilities.

The company’s core portfolio encompasses a range of specialty glass products, including nano-silicon composite fire-resistant glass, monolithic cesium-potassium fire-resistant glass, composite heat-insulating fire-resistant glass, bulletproof and smash-resistant composite glass, Low-E insulating glass, smart dimmable glass, and tempered glass. In the safety and security sector, the company's lightweight, high-transparency bulletproof and smash-resistant composite glass has earned the "Zhejiang Manufacturing" certification and is widely adopted by numerous banks across China. In the energy-efficient glass sector, Low-E insulating glass and nano-energy-saving glass precisely meet market demands for green buildings and the retrofitting of existing structures. In the smart glass sector, the company has achieved a breakthrough with the export of full container loads of smart dimmable glass to Serbia.

Looking Ahead
As we look toward the "14th Five-Year Plan" period and beyond, specialty glass—as a core component of the new materials industry—will become deeply integrated into the broader development of national strategic emerging industries. From semiconductor packaging to smart cockpits, and from building energy efficiency to new energy equipment, the application scope of specialty glass is expanding at an unprecedented pace. Enterprises that build upon a foundation of compliance, leverage smart manufacturing as a driving force, and place innovation at their core will secure a first-mover advantage in the next wave of industrial competition.

Zhejiang Jingtai Glass Technology Co., Ltd. remains committed to its quality policy of "technological leadership, quality-first, continuous innovation, and satisfying service," while keeping pace with the industry trends toward intelligent, green, and high-end development. While consolidating its competitive advantages in core product categories—such as fire-resistant glass, bullet-resistant and smash-resistant composite glass, Low-E insulating glass, and smart dimmable glass—the company will continue to increase R&D investment in core technologies like precision processing and ultra-thin glass treatment. It actively monitors development opportunities in cutting-edge sectors such as electrochromic smart glass and semiconductor packaging glass. By providing safer, smarter, and more eco-friendly specialty glass products, the company supports the national "Dual Carbon" strategy and the broader development of the new materials industry, contributing to the high-quality growth of China's specialty glass sector.

About Zhejiang Jingtai Glass Technology Co., Ltd.

Zhejiang Jingtai Glass Technology Co., Ltd. is located at No. 56 Donggang 2nd Road, Intelligent Manufacturing New City, Quzhou City, Zhejiang Province. Established in March 2007 with a registered capital of 12 million RMB, the company covers an area of ​​over 60 mu (approximately 4 hectares) and features standard factory facilities exceeding 30,000 square meters. It is recognized as a National High-Tech Enterprise and holds various provincial-level honors, including "Specialized, Refined, Unique, and Innovative" (SRUI) SME, Innovative SME, AAA-rated "Contract-Abiding and Credit-Reliable" Enterprise, Credit Management Demonstration Enterprise, and Patent Demonstration Enterprise. The company’s deep-processing production lines are equipped with core machinery including three fully automatic glass cutting lines, four fully automatic high-speed smart double-edging lines, two dual-chamber forced-convection tempering lines, two fully automatic laminated glass lines, two automatic circulating infrared heating autoclaves, two bullet-resistant/smash-resistant (riot-resistant) glass lines, four fully automatic insulating glass lines, and two fire-resistant glass lines. The company operates a provincial-level R&D center for high-tech enterprises and holds 86 items of independent intellectual property. It led the formulation of the "Zhejiang Manufacturing" standard T/ZZB 0277—2017 for "Lightweight, High-Transparency Bullet-Resistant and Smash-Resistant Composite Glass" and obtained the "Zhejiang Manufacturing" certification mark. The company's main products include a range of specialty glass, such as nano-silicon composite fire-resistant glass, monolithic cesium-potassium fire-resistant glass, composite heat-insulating fire-resistant glass, bullet-resistant and smash-resistant composite glass, Low-E insulating glass, smart dimming glass, and tempered glass. The products have obtained China's mandatory "CCC" certification and the EU's CE certification. The company has also received honorary titles such as "Famous Trademark of Quzhou City" and "Famous Brand Product of Quzhou."

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