What Daoming Optics & Chemical does

Daoming Optics & Chemical Co., Ltd. (道明光学股份有限公司) is a publicly listed Chinese manufacturer (SZSE: 002632) specializing in functional films and polymer synthetic materials, founded in 2002 and headquartered in Yongkang, Zhejiang. The company operates across six product lines: reflective materials for traffic/personal/vehicle safety, multi-functional optical composite films (diffusion, brightness enhancement, quantum dot, photovoltaic enhancement), high-end release materials, polymer composites, aluminum-plastic composite films for soft-pack lithium batteries, thermal dissipation materials, and marking materials. Itself-described as Asia's largest reflective materials enterprise, Daoming runs 45 million sqm of annual reflective capacity and 50 million sqm of aluminum-plastic film capacity, backed by in-house production of 15,000 tons/year of acrylic synthetic resin and 6,000 tons/year of glass microspheres.

The company's technology is rooted in materials science — proprietary micro-prism reflective film achieving near-100% reflection efficiency, a patented one-step molding process for flame-retardant reflective warning tape, and a dry lamination process for aluminum-plastic films used in EV and energy storage batteries. Daoming holds 339 patents (with 140 authorized including 30 invention patents per the R&D center disclosure), operates a 7,000+ sqm R&D center with 160+ technical staff, and maintains a co-laboratory with German coating equipment firm Coatema GmbH. Products are certified to multiple international standards (EN ISO 20471, ANSI/ISEA107, CSA Z96, ISO 9001/14001) and serve road safety, automotive, consumer electronics (Xiaomi, Hisense, Samsung, Skyworth, Changhong), aviation, energy (PetroChina, Sinopec), and infrastructure customers (State Grid, China Railway Construction).

Daoming's business model is hardware B2B sales via direct enterprise field sales, four wholly-owned international subsidiaries (Brazil, India, South Korea, Pakistan), a global distributor network across 70+ countries, and a 1688.com wholesale storefront. The company generates demand primarily through participation in major trade shows (Canton Fair, INTERTRAFFIC CHINA, China Road Traffic Safety Expo) where enterprise buyers reportedly place orders with on-site USD payment. Pricing is project-specific and not publicly disclosed; contracts are negotiated multi-year agreements with industrial buyers and government procurement entities. The company employs 1,300 people across its headquarters, four Chinese production subsidiaries (Yongkang, Longyou, Changzhou, Huizhou), an R&D center in Hangzhou, and four international regional subsidiaries.

Name

Daoming Optics & Chemical

Legal name

道明光学股份有限公司

Website

https://chinadaoming.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Daoming Optics & Chemical is a publicly listed Chinese manufacturer of reflective materials, optical films, and aluminum-plastic composite films for lithium batteries, serving traffic safety, automotive, consumer electronics, and infrastructure customers across 70+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Reflective Materials and Functional Films

NAICS

Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) Manufacturing (326113), Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Protective Film Extrusion (Masking, Surface Protection, Barrier Films) (IMANACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electrical & Electronics Film/Sheet Extrusion (Insulating Films, Display/Optical Films) (IMANACAE), Automotive Surface Materials & Coatings for Interiors/Exteriors Manufacturing (Upholstery Materials/Decor Films/Paints for Trim) (IMACAKAL)

Keywords

• Reflective materials
• Optical films
• License plate films
• Aluminum-plastic films
• Micro-prismatic sheeting

Headquarters

HQ city

Yongkang

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Reflective materials sales (traffic safety, personal safety, vehicle safety): Sale of reflective sheetings, films, and related products including license plate reflective films, micro-prism reflective membranes, vehicle body markings, and personal protective reflective materials. Revenue is generated through direct B2B sales to traffic engineering contractors, license plate manufacturers, industrial safety equipment distributors, and government road safety procurement. Products are sold domestically in China and internationally through subsidiaries and distributor networks.
2. Optical display materials (diffusion film, quantum dot film, etc.): Sale of high-quality optical films manufactured by subsidiary 常州华威新材料有限公司, including diffusion films, brightness enhancement films (增光膜), composite films, and quantum dot films targeting consumer electronics, automotive displays, and photovoltaic applications.
3. Aluminum-plastic composite film for soft-pack lithium batteries: Production and sale of aluminum-plastic composite membranes (铝塑复合膜) for digital, energy storage, and power lithium batteries, serving the EV and consumer electronics battery markets. The company reports product specifications meeting or exceeding international advanced levels and has been recognized by multiple well-known lithium battery manufacturers.
4. High-end release materials (离型材料): Production and sale of high-end release papers and films including release paper, coated paper, glassine, CCK, release film, and mesh-type materials through subsidiary 浙江道明新材料有限公司, serving electronics, adhesive tape, composite materials, optoelectronics, pharmaceutical, and packaging industries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Daoming Optics & Chemical manufactures and sells functional films and polymer synthetic materials, with a core focus on reflective materials (micro-prismatic reflective films, reflective tapes, license plate films, flame-retardant reflective products) for traffic safety, personal safety, and vehicle safety applications. The company also produces optical display films (diffusion, brightness enhancement, quantum dot), aluminum-plastic composite films for soft-pack lithium batteries, high-end release liners, polymer composites, thermal dissipation materials, and marking materials, supplying enterprise customers in road infrastructure, automotive, consumer electronics, and energy storage sectors.

Product overview

Daoming Optics & Chemical (道明光学) is a comprehensive manufacturer of reflective materials and optical films established in 2002 and publicly listed since 2011. The company's product portfolio centers on reflective materials (including micro-prismatic reflective films like DM8900, reflective tapes like DM3801, and license plate films DM8200/8500/8600/8700 series), complemented by optical films (diffusion films, light enhancement films, quantum dot films), flame-retardant reflective materials, aluminum-plastic films for lithium batteries, polymer composites, release materials, thermal dissipation materials, and marking materials. The company operates production facilities in Zhejiang (Yongkang, Longyou), Jiangsu (Changzhou), Guangdong (Huizhou), and Hangzhou, with global subsidiaries in Brazil, India, South Korea, and Pakistan. Annual production capacity reaches 45 million square meters of reflective materials, with in-house production of 15,000 tons of acrylic synthetic resin and 6,000 tons of glass microspheres. The company holds 339 patents and serves road safety, automotive, electronics, and personal protection sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DM8900 Prismatic Reflective Film Class V micro-prismatic reflective sheeting with full-prism structure achieving near 100% reflection efficiency. Designed for highway traffic signs, providing nighttime visibility from 300+ meters per GB 11564-2024 standard, with operational range from -40°C to 85°C and 10+ year service life.
• DM3801 Micro-prismatic Seamless Reflective Tape 360° all-angle high-brightness micro-prismatic reflective tape with retroreflective coefficient ≥600cd/(lx·㎡). Certified to EN ISO 20471, ANSI/ISEA107, and CSA Z96 standards, designed for personal safety protection equipment including reflective vests and workwear.
• DM8200 Universal Compression-resistant License Plate Film License plate reflective film with compression resistance supporting stamping depth of 1.5mm-1.8mm. Compatible with multi-color overprinting and various processing methods including screen printing, roll printing, and hot stamping for conventional license plate production.
• DM8500 Front-adhesive Reflective License Plate Film License plate film with special pressure-sensitive adhesive on reflective surface, designed for the South African market's non-stamped plastic license plates. Bonds stably to PMMA, PVC, and other transparent plastic board surfaces.
• DM8600 Printable Reflective License Plate Film License plate film with matte reflective surface that supports direct printing via thermal transfer ribbon printers, enabling flexible production of personalized license plates with custom characters and patterns.
• DM8700 Three-layer Composite License Plate Film Three-layer composite license plate film designed for French and Algerian license plate specifications. Bonds securely to aluminum and aluminum-plastic boards, balancing durability with reflective clarity.
• Flame-retardant Reflective Fabric and Warning Tape Series Proprietary one-time molding patented technology combining direct coating, fluorescent pigment coating, and flame-retardant base fabric compounding. Features aramid substrate with permanent flame resistance (260°C for 5 minutes without carbonization, self-extinguishing within 2 seconds), retro-reflective brightness ≥500cd/(lx·㎡). Certified by National Fire Equipment Quality Supervision and Testing Center.
• Aluminum-Plastic Film for Soft Package Lithium Batteries Soft-pack lithium battery aluminum-plastic composite film featuring proprietary dry lamination process with enhanced polarity groups and surface area for improved peel strength and barrier properties. Available in 86μm, 90μm, 152μm specifications with 50 million sqm annual capacity across Phase I and II factories. Passed five major performance benchmarks including appearance consistency, heat-sealing, stamping formability, and puncture resistance.
• Contour Markers (Road Safety) Traffic safety facility installed along road edges to indicate road alignment and boundaries. Features retro-reflective properties that reflect vehicle headlights to alert drivers of road conditions. Supports multi-size customization with high fit and strong adhesion, suitable for continuous curves and tunnel entrances/exits. Certified to ISO dual system and EU ROHS standards.
• Optical Composite Film Materials (Diffusion, Brightness Enhancement, Composite, Quantum Dot, Photovoltaic Enhancement, Decorative) Multi-functional optical composite film materials including diffusion films, brightness enhancement films (CP10H, CP10M, CP10W series), composite films, quantum dot films, photovoltaic enhancement films, and decorative films for display technology applications in TVs, monitors, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and automotive displays.
• Polymer Composite Materials High-performance polymer composite materials with superior optical properties, weather resistance, impact resistance, and processability. Applications include window lenses, touchscreens, displays, tablets, mobile phone back covers, automotive interiors, and automotive instrument panels.
• High-End Release Materials High-end release materials including release paper, coated paper, glassine, CCK, release film, and various grid-type high-end release materials. Produced using imported German BMB silicone coating production lines with 5-roll transfer coating for uniform and accurate coating layers. Serves electronics, adhesive tape, composite, optoelectronics, pharmaceutical, and packaging industries through subsidiary Zhejiang Daoming New Materials Co., Ltd.
• Thermal Dissipation Materials Heat dissipation materials for thermal management applications in electronic devices and systems.
• Marking Materials Identification and marking materials for various applications including traffic, industrial, and consumer products.

Quantifiable outcome

• DM8900 micro-prism reflective film maintains ≥300m visible distance, meeting China's GB 11564-2024 standard for nighttime road sign visibility
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Coatema GmbH (德国)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDaoming Optics & Chemical co-established a coating laboratory with German company Coatema GmbH, leveraging Coatema's advanced coating equipment and expertise to support R&D in high-end optical films and coating technologies at the company's R&D center.
• China Road Traffic Safety IndustryminorOthersAt the 16th China Road Traffic Safety Products Expo (April 2026, Nanjing), Daoming engaged with traffic engineering practitioners, distributors, and industry partners nationwide, generating sales leads and strengthening its position within the domestic road traffic safety ecosystem.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Orafol: German-headquartered specialist in reflective materials, tapes, and films under the ORALITE and VisiFlex brands. Competes with Daoming's DM8900 V-Class micro-prismatic films in Europe and emerging markets, with strong presence in high-visibility apparel reflective tapes.
• DNP (Dai Nippon Printing): Global market leader in aluminum-plastic composite film for soft-pack lithium batteries, dominating the supply to major battery manufacturers. Direct competitor to Daoming's aluminum-plastic film business with significantly larger scale and entrenched customer relationships in the EV battery value chain.
• Avery Dennison: Major global manufacturer of reflective and labeling materials, including the V-8000 series prismatic reflective films and OmniCube technology. Direct competitor to Daoming in license plate films, vehicle conspicuity markings, and traffic safety reflective sheeting across North America, Europe, and Asia.
• Changzhou Tronly New Electronic Material Co., Ltd. Chinese specialty materials manufacturer producing optical films and high-end release materials with production bases in Jiangsu. Direct domestic peer of Daoming's Changzhou Huawei subsidiary in the optical display film and release liner segments.
• Jiangsu Sidike New Materials Science & Technology Co., Ltd. Chinese listed company specializing in optical films for displays (diffusion, brightness enhancement, composite films) and PV encapsulation films. Competes directly with Daoming in the optical display film business and serves similar downstream display panel manufacturers in China.
• Resonac (formerly Showa Denko): Major Japanese chemical and materials company with significant aluminum-plastic film and battery materials business. Competes with Daoming in soft-pack lithium battery packaging and is one of the established Japanese suppliers in the global EV battery value chain.
• Nippon Carbide Industries: Japanese manufacturer of micro-prismatic reflective sheeting (NIKKALITE brand) and reflective films. Established Japanese competitor in the high-end V-Class reflective film category, with strong Asian and global market positions in traffic safety and license plate applications.

Broad incumbents

• 3M: Global diversified industrial giant and the historical leader in reflective sheeting for traffic signs (Diamond Grade DG3) and high-visibility apparel. Directly competes with Daoming's DM8900 and DM3801 products in the premium reflective film category and has significantly broader product portfolio including safety, display, and industrial films.
• SKC Co., Ltd. Korean specialty materials company with strong position in optical films (diffusion, brightness enhancement) and EV battery copper foil/film materials. Broad incumbent competing with Daoming in the optical display film segment and adjacent to its battery materials business.
• LG Chem: Korean chemical and materials conglomerate with leading global market share in polarizers and optical films for displays. Competes with Daoming's diffusion film and brightness enhancement film business, and serves many of the same display panel customers (Samsung, Hisense, etc.).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments4 records

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