With over two decades of dedicated expertise in the glaze industry, we forge quality through meticulous craftsmanship and lead the sector with innovation. —— Remembering Guangdong Dahong New material Deputy General Manager Cai Zhaohong

Architectural ceramic color glazes are the core of tile finishes and a key driver of the industry’s green and quality upgrades. With more than two decades of experience in the field, Guangdong Dahong New Materials Co., Ltd. Deputy General Manager Cai Haohong has dedicated himself to the front lines of technological R&D, quality control, and industrial standardization. With an exceptionally rigorous management mindset, a relentless drive for innovation, and a craftsman’s commitment to excellence, he has led the R&D team in overcoming numerous challenges. “ bottleneck ” A leading technical management professional in China’s ceramic chemicals sector, he has consistently driven the evolution of ceramic glazes toward standardization, green practices, functional enhancement, and high-end sophistication, combining hands-on experience, robust research capabilities, and a deep understanding of industry dynamics.

Meticulously advancing step by step, he has grown from a grassroots technician into a versatile technical leader.

Cai Zhaohong graduated from the Tamsui College of Business Administration in Taiwan (Truth University). 2000 In [Year], he officially joined Taiwan China Glaze Group, marking the beginning of his journey in the ceramic glaze industry. His career started as a research and development assistant engineer. He devoted himself to the front lines of production and R&D, personally overseeing every step of the process—from raw material sampling and ingredient weighing to formula optimization—thereby solidifying his professional foundation through relentless laboratory experiments and hands-on work on the shop floor. 2002 In that year, he was transferred to the position of Deputy Manager of the Ceramic Technology Department at Dayu Ceramics in Sanshui, Foshan, under the Group, where he assumed overall responsibility for process control on the production side. 2004 Promoted to Grand Hong this year. New material The Technical Department Manager is fully responsible for overseeing the company’s two core functions—quality management and new-product development—while also coordinating with the General Manager to manage the company’s overall operations. Currently serves as the company’s Deputy General Manager.

With over twenty years of deep industry experience, including a dedicated tenure in quality management lasting 15 Year. Cai Zhaohong has mastered the entire production process for glazes and the key principles of meticulous process control. He is proficient in the operating principles of various precision testing instruments, as well as their routine maintenance and rapid troubleshooting techniques, and thoroughly understands the operational logic of all types of manufacturing equipment. Under his leadership, he has spearheaded numerous major process upgrades and equipment‑modernization projects, delivering outstanding results in stabilizing product quality, advancing energy conservation and emissions reduction, cutting overall manufacturing costs, and enhancing the company’s core market competitiveness. Drawing on years of frontline experience, he accurately identifies current technological bottlenecks and long-term development trends in the ceramic color‑glaze industry, and has established a modern, precision‑driven manufacturing and standardized production management system, laying a robust technological foundation for the company’s sustained and stable growth.

He spearheaded the attack. Kerl Major scientific research achievements have been successfully implemented. 4 A high-tech product of Guangdong Province, it has won… 7 An invention patent for the product, awarded in recognition of its outstanding technical contributions. 2017 Foshan International Architectural and Sanitary Ceramics Industrial Design Competition “ Master Craftsman Award ” …is a versatile senior technical executive who combines hands-on frontline operations, formula development, quality management, and corporate operations.

Reimagining Quality Logic: Proactive Quality Control, Building a Solid Quality Foundation Through Source‑Level Standards

“ Product quality is designed and manufactured, not inspected. ” This deeply ingrained principle serves as Cai Zhaohong’s quality‑management guideline, permeating the entire production chain.

In the past, the ceramics industry generally relied on random sampling inspections of finished products to ensure quality, which was a typical… “ Post-event remediation ” This approach极易 leads to dual losses—both in raw materials and production capacity. In response, Cai Qiaohong revolutionized the quality‑control framework by prioritizing proactive, source‑level quality management: from the product R&D and design stage, he clearly defined raw‑material acceptance specifications and quality thresholds, established process parameters for the entire production workflow, formulated standardized operating procedures, and set comprehensive quality‑control metrics along with unified testing and judgment criteria, thereby anchoring the entire production chain within a systematic, standardized framework.

In his management system, quality inspection is no longer merely a screening tool for distinguishing between conforming and nonconforming products; it has evolved into a proactive early-warning mechanism for anticipating and mitigating quality risks. “ Quality upholds dignity; technology enhances value. ” It is the professional creed he has steadfastly upheld for many years: establishing a closed-loop control system from raw material receipt to finished-product dispatch, thereby minimizing quality fluctuations at the source and ensuring long-term, stable, and controllable product quality—thus building a robust competitive moat through uncompromising quality.

Addressing industry pain points: Building a data-driven quality control system to ensure quality assessments are grounded in evidence.

In the traditional ceramics industry, assessing the color and appearance of glazes has long relied on manual visual inspection. Such evaluations are heavily influenced by individual experience, viewing angle, and ambient lighting, resulting in vague standards, frequent disputes, and a lack of an objective, standardized measurement framework. To address this pervasive industry challenge, Cai Qihong spearheaded the development of a comprehensive, implementable, data-driven quality‑control system, effectively breaking free from the constraints of subjective judgment.

He spearheaded the establishment of standardized testing procedures, developing unified methods for key parameters such as raw material composition, glaze moisture content, particle size distribution, and color deviation, thereby enabling precise quantification of test data against established control thresholds to deliver objective quality assessments. Leveraging professional statistical analysis tools—including Pareto charts, cause-and-effect diagrams, and countermeasure matrices—he systematically compiled historical quality data into trend‑tracking records, refined standard operating protocols for addressing various quality anomalies, and implemented a closed-loop process for dynamic monitoring, root-cause analysis, and corrective action.

Always uphold “ Seeking truth from facts is the fundamental approach to resolving quality issues. ” He has devoted himself to the end-to-end development of ceramic color glaze formulations, their downstream applications, comprehensive quality control across the entire process, and continuous improvements in production techniques. By relying on precise data to assess product quality, he has spearheaded a full-scale transformation of the company’s quality‑control system toward digitalization, standardization, and scientific rigor.

Staying True to the Path of Innovation: Deeply Cultivating Green Functional Glazes and Leading the Industry’s Low-Carbon Transformation

As domestic regulations on mineral extraction tighten and environmental policies continue to strengthen, developing low-carbon, environmentally friendly, next-generation functional glazes has become an indispensable path for the ceramic industry’s transformation and upgrading. For many years, Cai Qiaohong has consistently maintained… “ Production site — Research and Development Laboratory — Office ” With a work rhythm that keeps the three key elements in alignment, even after years of immersing himself in technical research, he has never slowed down his pace of innovation.

To precisely align with end-market demands and address challenging environmental‑friendly technologies, he regularly leads teams to the production floors of key partner clients for on-site investigations, providing dedicated technical support directly at the worksite. Leveraging more than two decades of deep expertise in raw material properties and proven formulation‑tuning experience, he has spearheaded the independent development of numerous innovative glazes that combine eco‑friendly attributes with distinctive competitive edge—ranging from ceramic inkjet glazes and negative‑ion health‑enhancing glazes to highly wear‑resistant, anti‑slip glazes and silky‑smooth matte glazes. These functional, green glaze solutions have enriched the portfolio of high‑end ceramic finishing materials and opened up a new frontier for the sustainable development of ceramic glazes.

In Cai Zhaohong’s vision of innovation, technological R&D must not only lead the industry at the cutting edge but also align closely with market needs to ensure practical application and commercialization. He is committed to swiftly translating independently developed patents and research findings into industrial-scale products, thereby generating substantial economic benefits for his company while supporting the green and low‑carbon transformation of the architectural ceramics sector, earning widespread industry recognition and significant social value.

A wealth of achievements has been reaped through meticulous craftsmanship, with deep engagement in the formulation of industry standards, thereby driving the standardized development of the sector.

With nineteen years of dedicated expertise in the ceramics industry, Cai Haohong has remained true to his original artisan’s spirit, cultivating a fertile ground for technological innovation. He has successively achieved numerous landmark research breakthroughs and earned prestigious accolades at the national, provincial, municipal, and industry‑association levels. At the same time, he has proactively shouldered industry-wide responsibilities, leading and participating in the development of multiple national, industry, and group standards, thereby filling critical gaps in sectoral standardization and providing vital support for the industry’s move toward greater regulatory compliance and sustainable growth.

I. Landmark Research Achievements and Industry Honors

1. Results of the Leather‑Grain Effect Printing Glaze Series
   2009 In [year], led the completion of the project appraisal for “Industrialization of Leather‑Grain Effect Printing Glaze for Ceramic Tiles and Its Production Process”; core products. KS-9856 It has successively been recognized as a Guangdong Province High-Tech Product and a Guangdong Province Independent Innovation Product, and was selected as an Outstanding Emerging Product on China’s Ceramic New‑Talent List, enriching the expressive range of decorative tile textures.

2. Negative-ion eco-friendly glaze technology system
   2014 In [year], the research成果 titled “Study on Negative-Ion Glazes for Ceramics and Their Application Technologies” was officially evaluated and awarded the Third Prize of the China National Light Industry Federation’s Science and Technology Progress Award; core products… KS-9003 The ceramic negative-ion glaze has been recognized as a high‑tech product by Guangdong Province; the associated patents have successively won the Guangdong Ceramic Association’s Environmental Protection Innovation Award, the Foshan City Patent Excellence Award, and the Third Prize for Innovation in China’s Architectural and Sanitary Ceramics Industry, thereby achieving a dual focus on health‑promoting functionality and green production.

3. Abrasion-Resistant and Anti-Slip Glaze R&D Project
   2015 In [Year], the research and development project “Anti-Slip Glaze for Ceramics and Its Application Technology” successfully passed the scientific and technological achievement appraisal conducted by Foshan City, with the overall technology reaching the domestic advanced level. The project holds the core invention patent “A Wear-Resistant Anti-Slip Glaze, Its Preparation Method, and a Method for Preparing Wear-Resistant Anti-Slip Tiles” (Patent No.: …). ZL201310565409.3 ); The product has been recognized as a Guangdong Province High-Tech Product, and its associated patent has received the Industry Environmental Protection Innovation Award. Furthermore, the research outcomes have successively earned the Third Prize for Scientific and Technological Progress from Foshan City, the Second Prize for Innovation in China’s Building and Sanitary Ceramics Industry, and the Third Prize for High-Tech Progress from the Foshan High-Tech Industry Association, significantly enhancing the safety and performance of floor tiles in practical applications.

II. Outstanding Contributions to the Development of Industry Standards

He has been deeply involved in establishing a comprehensive standardization framework for the entire ceramic‑chemical value chain, spearheading the development and implementation of numerous previously absent standards, thereby addressing critical gaps in industry regulations.

1. 2014 Year of participation in the drafting of a group standard JC/T 2331-2015 “Antifouling Agent for the Surface of Polished Ceramic Tiles” 2016 It was officially implemented this year, filling the gap in industry standards for stain‑resistant agents for polished tiles and establishing a standardized framework for product manufacturing, testing, and quality assessment.

2. 2016 Year of participation in the drafting of national standards GB/T 37798-2019 “Evaluation of Slip Resistance Grades for Ceramic Tiles” 2020 Effective this year, a nationwide unified grading system for tile slip resistance will be established to standardize the anti-slip product market and raise safety standards for residential tiles.

3. 2018 Year of participation in the drafting of a group standard T/FSCIA 0008—2018 “Water Glass for Architectural and Sanitary Ceramics” standardizes the production, testing, and quality‑control requirements for basic chemical raw materials used in the ceramics industry, thereby strengthening the foundation of upstream raw‑material standardization.

Cultivating artisans and nurturing talent, we harness our unwavering commitment to deliver enduring strength to the industry.

Beyond his dedicated pursuit of technological innovation and his efforts to drive industrial upgrading, Cai Qiaohong has always regarded his R&D team as a family walking alongside him. He meticulously builds platforms for talent development, tailors his teaching to individual strengths, and empowers each team member to realize their personal growth—thereby propelling the company’s sustainable long-term development. Drawing on his more than two decades of professional experience, he often encourages younger colleagues: “ Opportunity always favors those who are prepared. No matter how distant your dreams may seem, the path lies beneath your feet. By staying grounded and moving forward with steadfast resolve, your ideals will ultimately come to fruition. ”

Upholding the highest standards of quality, relentlessly pursuing innovation, and boldly shouldering the industry’s mission, Cai Qiaohong has spent more than two decades cultivating his craft. Armed with cutting-edge expertise and grounded in unwavering dedication to craftsmanship, he has consistently delivered pioneering advancements in high‑end, eco‑friendly functional glazes while spearheading the refinement of industry standards. Through decades of hands‑on commitment, he has exemplified the responsibility and vision of a modern‑era manufacturing artisan. Looking ahead, he will remain steadfast on the path of innovation, continuing to deepen his research and development in next‑generation green ceramic materials, leveraging technological prowess to drive the high‑quality, sustainable growth of the architectural ceramics sector.