Press release submitted on behalf of Haitian.
Haitian International has entered into a strategic partnership with Germany’s Hennecke to further develop integrated injection molding and in-mold coating (IMC) solutions for the automotive and other industries. The collaboration reflects the global automotive industry’s acceleration toward greener and more premium manufacturing.
By combining Hennecke’s expertise in PUR processing with Haitian’s injection molding technology, the partnership will strengthen Haitian’s turnkey PUR paint-free solutions.
Founded in 1945, Hennecke brings more than 80 years of expertise in high-pressure polyurethane metering and mixing technologies, with strong capabilities in high-pressure mix heads, precision metering pumps, and in-mold coating.
Upgrading IMC for Large-Scale Production
Compared with traditional injection molding + post-painting, in-mold coating offers a more efficient process with lower emissions and more consistent quality. Haitian has already introduced PUR paint-free turnkey solutions and expanded IMC applications from interior parts to exterior components for the automotive industry.
With this partnership, Haitian and Hennecke will work more closely on system-level integration across design, development, manufacturing, and control. By combining Haitian’s injection molding technology with Hennecke’s PUR metering, mixing, and coating expertise, the two companies aim to improve process accuracy, stability, and production efficiency—especially for mass production of large, high-gloss automotive exterior parts.
Proven in Real Applications
Recently, Haitian presented a proven IMC application during an open house at its newly opened Global Applications Center in Ningo, China. The highlight was the JU7500M/2400 automotive grille solution, built on a PC/ABS + PUR material system and optimized for front grille applications. The application is currently available for molders in the U.S. and Canada from Absolute Haitian.
The solution integrates Haitian’s multi-component technology with PUR equipment to deliver precise metering, stable coating thickness, and better pressure control, helping reduce defects such as bubbles and orange peel while improving yield. At the same time, optimized molding and coating processes shorten cycle time, improve material use, and remove the need for a separate painting workshop, helping lower overall production costs. The Hennecke pump system is fully integrated into the KEBA controller.
The solution can be adapted for automotive, home appliance, and 3C applications, with coating effects and automation levels tailored to customer needs.
A New Benchmark for IMC Technology
This partnership brings together two complementary strengths to support the next stage of IMC development. It addresses the production challenges of large exterior parts with demanding surface finish requirements while meeting the growing market demand for higher appearance quality and lower-carbon manufacturing.
About Absolute Haitian
Absolute Haitian, based in Worcester, Massachusetts, is the exclusive sales and service partner in the U.S. and Canada for Ningbo Haitian Machinery Co., Ltd. based in Ningbo, China. Ningbo Haitian Machinery Co., Ltd. is the world’s largest supplier of plastics injection molding machinery, shipping between 40,000 and 50,000 molding machines each year. Haitian products are sold in more than 160 countries with machine sizes ranging from 44 to 9,891 U.S. tons of clamp force.