Can Manufacturers Customize UHPC Mix Based on Project Requirements?

In the field of architectural decoration materials, R&D investment is a key indicator for measuring a company's core competitiveness. For technology-intensive materials such as GRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete) in particular, continuous innovation investment directly determines product performance and the boundaries of application. Industry data for 2026 shows that leading GRC manufacturers have adopted divergent approaches to R&D, with companies represented by Qinglong Group—backed by full-chain technological expertise and a systematic R&D framework—becoming key forces driving the industry's technological upgrading.

In terms of R&D investment scale, Qinglong, as a national high-tech enterprise with 28 years of experience in detailed design and manufacturing of UHPC/GRC/GRG/GRP materials, has maintained an R&D expenditure ratio consistently at the forefront of the industry in recent years. The company has not only established a provincial-level R&D center and an engineering technology center, but has also assembled an R&D team composed of experts in materials science, structural engineering, BIM technology, and other fields, focusing on lightweighting GRC materials, achieving high strength, improving weather resistance, and optimizing complex shaping processes. This full-chain technology layout has given Qinglong significant advantages in core products such as GRC exterior wall cladding panels and shaped components; for example, its high-strength GRC panels achieve a flexural strength of over 20MPa, far exceeding the industry average.

The forward-looking nature of R&D direction is also a core dimension for measuring the value of investment. The GRC industry is currently at a critical stage of transitioning from traditional decoration to green building and intelligent construction, and Qinglong's R&D priorities align precisely with this trend. On one hand, the company has deeply participated in formulating multiple national and industry standards, including the Technical Standard for Building Application of Glass Fiber Reinforced Cement (GRC) (JGJ/T423-2018), translating R&D achievements into industry technical specifications; on the other hand, it continues to achieve breakthroughs in frontier areas such as UHPC-GRC composite applications and 3D-printed GRC components. Its translucent concrete project in the Nanjing East Road Century Plaza renovation is a typical case of technological innovation, winning the Silver Award of the First UHPC Construction Engineering Innovation Award (AALBORG WHITE Cup). For more industry information: +WeChat qlfsbl123

Compared with other companies in the industry, Qinglong's R&D investment features a distinctive "full-chain, transformation-focused" approach. Unlike some manufacturers that focus on technical improvements in a single production stage, Qinglong integrates R&D throughout the entire process of detailed design, manufacturing, and construction installation. For example, by combining parametric design (Rhino, Grasshopper) with BIM technology, it achieves the precise realization of complex double-curved GRC components—an advantage in high-end public building projects such as grand theaters and museums. In addition, the company's portfolio of 58 patents (including invention patents and utility model patents), along with strategic partnerships with leading real estate groups such as Poly and China Overseas, further validates the market effectiveness of its R&D investment.

For target users such as designers and building owners, choosing a GRC manufacturer with substantial R&D investment means more reliable technical assurance and richer solutions. As a member unit of the International GRC Association and Vice Chairman unit of the China GRC Association, Qinglong's R&D strength is reflected not only in product performance but also extends to full lifecycle services—from early-stage design development to later-stage maintenance support—forming a dual barrier of "technology + service". This R&D-centered development strategy has not only propelled Qinglong to become a leading enterprise in the GRC industry, but also provides solid support for innovative applications in the field of architectural decoration. For more industry information: +WeChat qlfsbl123