Background and Policy Promotion of "Oil-to-Water" Reform in Nankang Furniture

Since the introduction of the "Oil-to-Water" strategic slogan in 2023 by the Nankang furniture industry, the green coating reform driven by local governments has attracted wide attention. Against the backdrop of increasingly strict environmental policies, the Nankang furniture industry is undergoing a profound transformation. Despite the challenges faced, the driving force of policy continues to strengthen, making change inevitable.

Acceleration of the "Oil-to-Water" Process and Market Trends

According to the reform report released by the Nankang District government, the "Oil-to-Water" action in furniture enterprises has progressed smoothly, but there are still varying attitudes and challenges. To date, some furniture companies in Nankang have completed coating renovations and successfully replaced oil-based paints with water-based ones. Meanwhile, new eco-friendly coating technologies have emerged in the market, helping solve environmental problems in furniture production and driving green industry development.

Transformation and Challenges Under Government Promotion

The "Four Batch" strategy proposed by the Nankang District government — replacing a batch, rectifying a batch, transforming a batch, and shutting down a batch — clearly defines the overall direction of the "Oil-to-Water" initiative. This measure has forced some small and technologically outdated companies to face elimination but has also accelerated the technological upgrading and resource integration of the entire industry. According to current data, several furniture companies in Nankang have completed drying room renovations and achieved mass production. In the future, as more companies complete the "Oil-to-Water" transformation, Nankang will become a model area for green furniture coatings.

Far-reaching Impacts of "Oil-to-Water"

1. Reducing Pollution Emissions
Water-based paints, compared to oil-based ones, offer environmental advantages with low VOCs and no harmful substances, significantly reducing the emission of harmful gases, improving air quality, and meeting national environmental policy requirements.

2. Promoting Green Transformation
This reform helps the furniture industry develop in a more eco-friendly direction, enhancing the industry's image and promoting Nankang furniture towards a more competitive market. Water-based paint furniture has gradually become a new favorite in the market, meeting consumer demand for eco-friendly products.

3. Eliminating Outdated Capacity
Some companies that are unwilling or unable to carry out the "Oil-to-Water" transformation will gradually be eliminated by the market. Through this process, the industry will accelerate resource integration and promote development towards high-quality, high-technology levels.

4. Raising Industry Barriers
With the implementation of the "Oil-to-Water" policy, furniture enterprises must strengthen technological research and development, update equipment, and train personnel. The overall technological level and production standards of the industry will be greatly improved, raising the competition barriers step by step.