In the development history of building waterproofing materials, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) membranes have undergone a technical transformation from "widely questioned" to "mature and reliable." The embrittlement and cracking issues caused by plasticizer migration in early products once cast a shadow over this material. However, after decades of formulation optimization and technological iteration, modern PVC membranes have become an indispensable choice in underground engineering, tunnel and bridge projects, and roofing waterproofing, thanks to their cost-effectiveness and full-scenario applicability. This article traces the evolutionary path of PVC membranes, analyzes the technical logic behind their green upgrade, and highlights the innovative practices of industry benchmark enterprises.
Recently, Canlon Waterproofing Systems provided on-site technical guidance for the roof repair project of the Johar high-end commercial complex in Lahore, Pakistan, once again demonstrating the international strength of Canlon Waterproofing Systems. Located in a high-end business and residential area of Lahore, the project boasts convenient transportation, a large building scale, and diverse business formats, including retail, catering, entertainment, and supporting services, thus requiring high reliability of the roof waterproofing. The roof utilizes a single-ply polymer waterproof membrane system. However, after the mall opened, the Pakistani maintenance and construction teams lacked a standardized management system: there were no dedicated protective walkways on the roof, repairs lacked standardized procedures, and repeated damage to the membrane during long-term inspections, cleaning, and equipment maintenance resulted in numerous tears, holes, and leaks due to sealant failure.
On January 17, 2026, to strengthen the continuous exchange of new products and technologies in the steel structure field, implement the concept of high-quality development in the industry under the new circumstances, and jointly promote the continuous and healthy development of the metal enclosure system industry, a delegation led by Cai Zhaoyun, Secretary-General of the Metal Roofing Technology Branch of the China Building Waterproofing Association and the Enclosure System Branch of the China Steel Structure Association, visited Canlon for observation and exchange. Qian Lindi, Chairman of Canlon, Wang Pingping, Vice President, and Wang Yazhou, General Manager of the Application Technology R&D Center, warmly received the visiting branch presidents and directors.
On July 2, the opening ceremony of the 2025 Canlon Anhui Operation Center/Anhui Canlon Building Materials Technology Co., Ltd. with the theme of "Building Dreams and Creating the Future Together in JAC" was grandly held in Hefei, the capital of Anhui Province. Anhui Canlon Building Materials Technology Co., Ltd. is a shareholding subsidiary of Canlon. The company was established in June 2025. Relying on the technology and brand empowerment of Canlon, it has built a new technology company integrating waterproof material research and development, sales, and construction services. It provides single-ply roof systems, underground projects, photovoltaic roofs and other diversified and customized waterproofing solutions for various new and old buildings in Anhui, and is committed to the comprehensive upgrade of the quality and services of Anhui's building waterproofing market.
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On November 17, the 14th China (Wuxi) International New Energy Conference and Exhibition opened simultaneously online and offline. With the theme of "Focusing on Dual Carbon Goals and Leading Green Development", the conference focused on displaying new products, technologies and applications such as solar photovoltaics, energy storage, hydrogen energy, new energy vehicles, and charging piles.