Core of this article Graphene anti-corrosion coatings are disrupting the traditional industrial anti-corrosion market. In response to this new materials revolution, Holy Hong has already begun deploying next-generation anti-corrosion coatings. Leveraging the Dalian Intellectual Property Protection Center’s 29-day patent pre-examination service, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China’s patent loans, and the Kexin AI search platform, the company is “trading patents for time” to achieve a domestic substitution upgrade—from traditional anti-corrosion to high-end anti-corrosion.

"How many more years will epoxy zinc-rich coating last?"

Over the past year, this question has been asked more and more frequently in the industrial coatings industry. Because Graphene Anti-Corrosion Coating is transitioning from the laboratory to the factory, poised to disrupt a market long dominated by conventional epoxy systems.

Traditional anti-corrosion coating companies now stand at a crossroads— Will it be replaced, or will it leverage the momentum to upgrade?

Holy Hong’s choice is clear: take the initiative and use the changing situation as a stepping stone for upgrading.

The Three Killer Features of Graphene

Graphene-based anti-corrosion coatings have garnered industry attention due to three core advantages:

Ultra-strong shielding effect —The lamellar structure creates a “maze-like” barrier, delivering protective performance several times greater than that of conventional coatings.

Thin-Coat Long-Lasting Corrosion Protection — Traditional epoxy zinc-rich coatings require 60–80 microns, whereas graphene-based coatings can achieve equivalent or even superior performance with only 20–30 microns, significantly reducing material consumption.

Low environmental compliance pressure —Does not contain the heavy metal zinc, making it easier to meet VOC emission standards and aligning naturally with current environmental protection policies.

This technological iteration isn’t “the wolf is coming”—the wolf has already entered the village.

Holy Hong is already on the way.

Many companies are still adopting a wait-and-see approach in the face of graphene’s disruptive impact. But Holy Hong has already taken action.

I. Songmu Island New Plant: Built for the Next Generation of Anti-Corrosion Coatings

Holy Hong Pine Island New Factory, Entered trial operation in June this year. 。

This is not a mere replication of a traditional coatings factory—right from the planning stage, the new plant has been designed to Next-Generation Anti-Corrosion Coatings Its production capacity layout includes the manufacturing capacity for graphene-composite anti-corrosion coatings.

Core advantages of the new plant:

• Intelligent production line —Precise control of the feed ratio and dispersion process is essential to ensure uniform dispersion of graphene in coatings, which represents the key challenge in the production of high-performance graphene-based coatings.
• Greening Standards —VOC emission control is aligned with the strictest standards to ensure products are inherently compliant.
• Flexible manufacturing —Supports multi-category, small-batch customization and enables rapid response to customers’ anti-corrosion needs across diverse application scenarios.

While others are still debating whether graphene can be used, Holy Hong is already building production lines to figure out “how to use it well.”

II. Patent First: Trading “Defense” for Time, Building Barriers with Intellectual Property

Holy Hong deeply understands: In the new materials sector, any technology without patent protection is essentially doing free work for your competitors.

The Dalian Intellectual Property Protection Center’s fast-track preliminary examination channel can complete the preliminary patent examination in as little as 29 working days. Holy Hong is currently building a patent portfolio around next-generation anti-corrosion coatings—covering formulation improvements, resin system optimization, and innovative application processes—all of which are being protected.

First obtain the core patent, then push for mass production—this is the pace of Holy Hong.

III. Open Cooperation: One person may run fast, but a group can go far.

Holy Hong does not intend to shoulder the entire banner of domestic substitution alone.

The new factory on Pine Island is positioned as Open Cooperation Platform ：

• Actively recruit talented individuals. , jointly develop the high-end anti-corrosion market
• Small and medium-sized paint factories in Dalian and surrounding areas , Welcome to discuss production cooperation with the manufacturer—no need to build your own production line or pass the environmental assessment; Holy Hong’s smart factory is your production capacity.
• Various Cooperation Models , helping partners seamlessly complete their compliance transformation and smoothly transition from traditional coatings to next-generation products.

In the face of technological changes, it is better to leverage the ecosystem than to go it alone. What Holy Hong aims to do is to build a solid platform so that more companies can run together.

Dalian Policy: The Strongest Driving Force Behind Holy Hong

Holy Hong’s willingness to accelerate its deployment at this time is inseparable from the support of Dalian’s policy environment.

Dalian is currently advancing the " High-Value Patent Protection to Foster the Development of Strategic Emerging Industries "Action is particularly valuable for industrial coating companies like Holy Hong:

29-Day Rapid Preliminary Review —Through formulation innovation, advanced testing methods, and process optimization, utilizing the Dalian Intellectual Property Protection Center’s expedited review channel can reduce processing time by more than 80% compared with the standard procedure.

2.3% patent loan — ICBC Dalian Branch’s “Patent e-Loan”: Quickly secure R&D funding by pledging existing or newly acquired patents, with a maximum loan amount of RMB 10 million per transaction.

AI Search for Knowledge — Leveraging the semantic search platform developed by the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics to gain a clear understanding of the industry’s patent landscape, avoid redundant R&D, and ensure that funding is spent where it matters most.

Entering Enterprises and Industrial Parks — Dalian Promotes “Services Find People”: Science and Technology Parks Establish Intellectual Property Workstations to Provide Localized Support for Enterprises

Policy, finance, and AI retrieval all in one—In Dalian, this is not just a plan in a document; it’s a real tool that Holy Hong is already using.

Written at the End

The emergence of graphene coatings presents a critical choice for traditional anti-corrosion coating companies.

Holy Hong has made the choice—take the initiative to strike.

The new plant on Songmu Island will begin operations in June, with the next-generation anti-corrosion coating production line now in place, patent strategy rollout underway, and an open collaboration platform fully established.

The competitive landscape of industrial anti-corrosion coatings is being reshaped by new materials. Each materials revolution is accompanied by the decline of some companies and the rise of others.

If you’re also pondering the next step for industrial coatings— Holy Hong Pine Island’s new factory is always welcome for you to visit.