PVC Foam Board Manufacturer in China

China PVC foam board manufacturer with 12 extrusion lines and 39,000-ton annual capacity. We produce Free Foam, Celuka, and Co-extruded boards for furniture, signage, and construction applications. Certified under ISO 9001, we have supplied customers in over 60 countries since 2002.

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Two Common Sourcing Failures and How to Get It Right

Two problems account for the majority of PVC foam board sourcing failures. Both trace back to the same root cause: a supplier who treats each order as a one-off.

Inconsistent CNC Cutting Results

Last batch cut clean. This batch, edges come out jagged and chipped. It is not your tooling. The real cause is irregular voids in the core layer. When the tool hits a void, there is nothing to support the cut and the edge chips out.

What differentiates Shine is verification. We cross-section a sample from every production run and inspect the foam structure under magnification. If cell distribution drifts outside the target range, the run is held. Boards do not ship until parameters are corrected.

Color Variation Between Production Lots

You ran out of sheets mid-production, reordered the same SKU from the same supplier. Under the same showroom lights, two different whites. Because PVC resin base whiteness varies between production lots. Calcium carbonate filler whiteness shifts with mine source. Some manufacturers switch filler suppliers on spot pricing to save cost, and the resulting color shift shows up in your finished product.

Shine locks PVC resin and calcium carbonate to fixed suppliers. Same mine source, same resin grade. The best way to confirm CNC machining quality and color consistency is to test a sample from current production on your own equipment. Standard samples ship within 3 to 5 days.

Product Lines

PVC Foam Board

Three board types, one material. Free foam board is the workhorse for signage and printing. Its matte surface grips UV ink without a primer, and it costs the least. Celuka board has a hard outer skin that gives it screw holding strength and clean CNC edges. Cabinet makers, furniture factories, and construction contractors use it where the board needs to carry a load or hold a screw. Co-extruded board is built for outdoors. UV stabilisers are packed into its outer layer, not scattered through the core, so it handles weather in a way that the other two types cannot.

Thickness runs from 1 to 40 millimetres. Density ranges from 0.35 to 0.80 grams per cubic centimetre. Standard sheet sizes are 1220 by 2440, 1560 by 3050, and 2050 by 3050 millimetres. Custom dimensions, colours, and densities are available. Fire ratings go up to B1 under DIN 4102. The board is waterproof in the way that matters: its closed-cell structure helps reduce water absorption to below 1 percent under standard test conditions.

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PVC Photo Album Sheet

A self-adhesive page that holds photos without glue, corner mounts, or plastic pockets. Peel the release liner, place the photo, press it down. The adhesive is acid-free. It will not yellow or stain the photo paper over time the way cheap self-adhesive pages do.

The pages come in two substrates. Foamed PVC at 1.0 or 1.5 millimetres keeps the cost down and still gives enough body for everyday albums. Solid PVC at 0.5 to 0.8 millimetres is calendered, not extruded. It has more weight in the hand and a cleaner look. Black suits contrast and professional portfolios, and white suits general use. Sizes from 7 to 18 inches, plus square formats. Three release liner options, from cost-effective paper to humidity-resistant PE film.

The sheets are ROHS and REACH certified. They are not an archival product; PET exists for that. For a family album or a wedding portfolio, this does the job.

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PVC Foam Board Compared to Other Materials

Wood and MDF

	PVC Foam Board	Plywood / Particleboard
Structure	Single material, closed-cell. No layers, no glue lines.	Veneer layers or particles bonded with adhesive.
Delamination	None. Cannot delaminate.	Adhesive hydrolyses in moisture. Starts at edges.
Formaldehyde	Below detection limit	Urea-formaldehyde binders. Standards tightening.
Best use	Wet areas, regulated export markets	Dry indoor, no formaldehyde restrictions

Solid PVC and Acrylic

	PVC Foam Board	Solid PVC	Acrylic
Weight vs foamed PVC	Baseline	2–3× heavier	~2× heavier

Fibre Cement Board

	PVC Foam Board	Fibre Cement Board
Installation	One person, no special equipment	Two people or vacuum lifter
Cutting dust	Granular chips, no hazardous airborne dust	Fine silica dust. Silicosis risk. Regulated.
Laser cutting	Prohibited (HCl gas). Mechanical only.	N/A
Toughness	Flexible. Resists transit damage, seismic movement.	Strong in compression, brittle. Corners chip. Cracks under lateral movement.

Each material exists because it is the right answer for someone’s project. The question is which one matches the environment, the loads, and the regulations your product will actually face. Each industry uses PVC foam board differently: different products, different thicknesses, different processing methods.

Application Quick Match: 6 Industries

Worker installing hinge screw on waterproof Celuka PVC cabinet door

Furniture & Cabinet Manufacturing

Installer positioning fire retardant PVC wall panel in commercial kitchen

Construction & Building Interiors

Vibrant printed hanging sale sign made of free foam PVC board

Signage & Advertising

Flatbed UV printer printing fine graphics on white PVC foam board substrate

Printing & Graphics Production

Modular trade show booth constructed with durable white Celuka PVC panels

Display & Exhibition

Crafting custom model with black PVC foam board using glue and precision tools

Specialty & Niche

Reasons for choosing Shine

China has hundreds of PVC foam board producers. Most buyers shortlist three to five and send the same RFQ to all of them. Here is what differentiates Shine in that comparison.

24 Years of PVC Sheet Production

A factory that has produced PVC sheet for 24 years has seen every process problem at least once. The collective knowledge of how to prevent them is embedded in standard operating procedures, not in one operator’s memory. When a buyer asks whether a particular density and thickness combination will machine well on their specific CNC model, the answer usually exists.

Three Processes Under One Roof

Celuka, Free Foam, and Co-extrusion are three different manufacturing processes. Many Chinese producers run only one, typically Free Foam or Celuka. Buyers who need both types for different applications end up managing two supplier relationships, two quality standards, and two sets of shipping documentation.

Shine runs all three processes in the same 26,800 m² facility. A buyer ordering Celuka for furniture production and Free Foam for signage can consolidate both into one container, one set of shipping documents, one certificate package. The quality system and the commercial terms are the same across all three product types.

Batch-to-Batch Consistency

Our quality management system controls the entire production chain. For buyers, this means three measurable outcomes that directly affect your production line:

Density: batch-to-batch variation within ±0.03 g/cm³, same formulation, same process parameters, same machining behavior on your CNC.

Color: within-batch ΔE ≤ 2.0. Batch-to-batch ΔE ≤ 3.0, critical when your finished product sits under consistent showroom lighting.

Thickness: Celuka and Co-extrusion sheets sanded to calibrated thickness. Tolerance ±0.2mm per QB/T 5883-2023, your CNC program runs the same toolpath across every batch.

Technical support that stays with the product

Questions come up during production. A CNC operator notices edge quality that does not match the sample. A laminating line produces inconsistent bond strength. An installer needs to confirm the right expansion gap for a specific climate.

These are not interruptions. They are part of how industrial materials get used. Our engineers answer with specific parameters, a feed rate, a temperature, a clearance, not general reassurance that the board should work.

This support begins when you place a sample order and continues for as long as you buy from us. There is no expiration date on technical help.

If a quality issue arises

Start with a clear description of the problem. Photos of the affected product. A video of the machining issue if it happens during processing. The batch number from the label on the packaging if it is available.

Our technical team reviews each case individually. The question being answered is: was this caused by a production error on our side?

If the answer is yes, we take responsibility. Compensation is applied to the next order rather than refunded, because the goal is to keep the cooperation running, not to settle a dispute and walk away.

If the answer is no. If the issue is related to processing conditions, tooling selection, installation method, or application environment, we explain what we found and help correct the cause. The same engineer who reviewed the problem will advise on how to prevent it from recurring.

Response commitment

We acknowledge inquiries within 24 hours. For quality-related issues, we aim to propose a resolution within 3 working days of receiving the complete information we need to assess the situation.

This is not a guarantee written into a contract clause. It is what we have found works in practice. Faster resolution means less disruption to your production. Delayed resolution serves nobody.

You are not evaluating whether Shine will never make a mistake. Every manufacturer makes mistakes. The relevant question is: when something goes wrong, does the supplier fix it or deflect it? The answer determines whether a trial order becomes a regular one. It determines whether a relationship lasts past the first quality issue. Most buyers who switch suppliers do so not because of the first problem, but because of how the first problem was handled.

Global Markets: Regional Market Experience

Shine exports to over 60 countries across five continents. Each region has distinct regulatory, climate, and logistics requirements, and 24 years of export experience means these are built into our standard operations, not treated as special requests.

European Union

Germany, the UK, and Western Europe are Shine’s most compliance-intensive markets. The REACH lead restriction for PVC articles, requiring lead below 0.1%, took effect November 29, 2024. Shine’s calcium-zinc stabilizer formulation was compliant before the deadline. DIN 4102 B1 fire rating is available on Celuka and Co-extrusion. EN 13501-1, REACH, and ROHS test reports can be arranged per client requirements.

Middle East

Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar are served markets. The priority is surface temperature: on building facades it can exceed 65°C under direct sun. Co-extrusion board with UV Level 4 is specified for these markets. White boards are preferred for their thermal reflectance. SASO and ESMA certification documentation is available.

Asia Pacific

India is the fastest-growing import market for PVC foam board (confirmed by customs data across Cochin, Nhava Sheva, Mundra, and Chennai ports). Southeast Asian markets such as Indonesia and Vietnam require moisture and termite resistance as primary selection criteria. Australia demands AS 1530 fire test data or equivalent EN 13501-1 reports, plus verified UV resistance data for the high-UV environment (UV Index regularly reaches 11 to 13 in populated areas).

Africa and South America

Nigeria requires SONCAP certification for customs clearance. South Africa is the entry point to sub-Saharan markets. Brazil needs Portuguese documentation from day one, and INMETRO certification is available for products that qualify.

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Quality Standards & Compliance

Certified. Covers design, production, inspection, and delivery. This is not a certificate on the wall, it is the system that ensures the batch of Celuka you ordered in March machines the same way as the batch you ordered in September.

ISO 9001 Quality Management System

The raw materials used in Shine’s PVC formulations comply with both the RoHS requirement (lead ≤ 0.1% in homogeneous material) and the REACH declaration (lead content below 0.1% w/w).

Fire Rating DIN 4102 B1 and B2

For markets that require EN 13501-1 Euroclass classification, the products can meet Class C-s1,d0 or B-s1,d1 levels. Independent testing at a notified body is required according to product specifications. Shine can arrange this testing on behalf of the buyer, with testing costs borne by the buyer.

Third-Party Testing on Request

According to buyer requirements, testing by SGS, Bureau Veritas, RoHS, and TÜV can be arranged. The testing scope, standards, and timeline are confirmed prior to proceeding. Testing fees are borne by the buyer. This is standard industry practice. Do not trust a supplier who claims “all certifications included” unless they clearly specify the applicable standards, the testing body, and the year the report was issued.

What affects the price of PVC foam board

Factor	What you pay	Why
Density	Low density (0.35–0.45) costs the least. High density (0.60–0.80) costs the most.	More PVC resin per sheet. Density is the single biggest cost driver.
Thickness	3–5 mm is priced steady. Above 15 mm, the price per sheet climbs faster.	Thicker board runs slower on the line. Less output per shift.
Board type	Free foam is the most affordable. Celuka is mid-range. Co-extruded costs the most.	Extra processing steps and raw material costs. Co-extruded runs two extruders at once.
Fire rating	B2 is standard pricing. B1 adds cost.	B1 requires more flame retardant in the formulation.
Colour	White is the baseline. Black and custom colours cost more.	White runs continuously. Colour changes mean stopping the line, cleaning the extruder, and running a new batch.
Size	Standard sizes (1220×2440, 1560×3050, 2050×3050) are priced at the base rate. Custom dimensions add cost.	Standard sizes run in volume. Custom sizes need a separate production setup.
Certification	ISO 9001 is included. SGS, UL 94, EN 13501-1, and other third-party tests are extra.	Testing fees go directly to the accredited lab. Buyer covers the cost.
Packaging	PE film wrapping is included. Pallet, carton, or wooden crate packaging is extra.	Materials and labour for upgraded packaging are passed through at cost.

Customization and OEM Services

Standard products cover most applications. When your specification falls outside standard, Shine can adjust the product to match.

What Can Be Customized

Parameter	Standard Range	Custom Range
Density	0.35–0.80 g/cm³ (product dependent)	Adjustable within process limits per application. Specify your target value.
Colour	White, Black, Red, Blue, Yellow, Green, Grey.	Pantone color system.
Thickness	1–40mm (standard increments)	Non-standard thicknesses produced to order.
Sheet Size	1220×2440, 1560×3050, 2050×3050mm	Custom dimensions available. Confirm with production team.
Surface Finish	Standard (Celuka smooth, Free Foam matte.	Sanded both sides, embossed texture, wood-grain heat transfer film.
Packaging	PE film (standard, included)	Branded cartons, custom labels, retail-ready packaging, pallet configuration.

OEM Process

Step 1. Specification review.
You provide your target density, color reference, thickness, and surface finish. We confirm feasibility and provide a development timeline.

Step 2. Sampling.
5 to 10 working days for custom specification samples. Standard product samples ship within 3 to 5 days.

Step 3. Sample approval.
You test the sample on your production line. We adjust the specification if needed.

Step 4. Commercial production.
After trial approval. Ongoing production to the agreed specification(2 tons minimum), with the same raw material suppliers and the same process parameters locked in.

Brand Confidentiality

An NDA can be signed. Without written authorization, Shine will not disclose OEM client information in any promotional materials. Your formulations and market information are your business assets, and we will not use them for external promotion.

Ordering Process

Step1 Inquiry.

You tell us the product, thickness, density, color, quantity, and destination. If you are not sure about specifications, tell us the application and we will recommend.

Step2 Quotation.

FOB, CIF, or CFR as you prefer. Quote includes: product unit price, packaging level, estimated shipping cost, and validity period. You will receive the quote within 1 business day.

Step3 Proforma Invoice & Deposit.

Upon specification and price confirmation. Payment terms: T/T 30% advance, 70% before shipment. Alipay also accepted.

Step 4 Production.

Your order enters the production schedule. Standard products: 7 to 14 days. Express: 3 to 5 days. Custom specifications: 14 to 60 days.

Step 5 Inspection.

In-process checks during production. Finished product sampling per AQL standards before packing.

Step 6 Packing & Loading.

Packed to your specified packaging level. Loaded at the nearest port (Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen, Qingdao). Shipping documents prepared, Documentation Package.

Packaging Options

Level	Packaging Method	Protection & Applicable Scenarios	Cost Responsibility
L1: PE Film	Standard PE stretch film	Basic protection.	Included in product price
L2: Cartons	Corrugated cartons	Medium protection.（If your delivery destination is in the rainy season, we recommend adding desiccant bars.）	Upgrade option, at buyer’s cost
L3: Palletized	Pallet + PE stretch wrap + edge protectors + moisture barrier	Recommended for ocean export.	Upgrade option, at buyer’s cost
L4: Wooden Crates	Full wooden crate	Maximum protection.	Upgrade option, at buyer’s cost

MOQ and Payment

Term	Detail
MOQ	2 tons minimum for foam board
Payment	T/T 30% advance + 70% before shipment. Alipay accepted

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to frequently asked questions about Shine products and services.

Are you a real factory?

What types of PVC foam board do you make?

We produce three types. Free foam board has a matte surface and the lowest cost, widely used in advertising signage and screen printing. Celuka board features a dense, hard outer skin with strong screw-holding power and clean CNC cut edges, making it the go-to choice for furniture and cabinet manufacturers. Co-extruded board comes with a harder, more weather-resistant surface layer where UV stabilizers are concentrated, making it suitable for outdoor signage and building facades. We also run a dedicated line for PVC self-adhesive album inner pages. Standard sizes are in stock, and non-standard sizes and colors can be customized.

How much does a sheet cost?

There is no fixed price, density, thickness, board type, color, fire rating, and order volume all affect the unit cost. As a general guide, free foam board is the most affordable, Celuka sits in the middle, and co-extruded board is the most expensive. White is our volume production color and is priced at the base rate; custom colors require a separate production run and line cleaning, so they carry an extra charge. Send us your specifications and quantity, and we’ll get you a quote within 24 hours.

What is the minimum order quantity?

Do you have the certifications my target market requires?

Can I test a sample before placing an order?

Does Shine provide OEM and ODM PVC Foam Board services?

The product comparisons, technical specifications, and application recommendations on this page are drawn from three sources: Shine factory production data, internal quality control records, and published industry reference values. Performance figures marked as factory data reflect Shine’s own measurements and process control targets. Figures derived from industry references are identified as such in the relevant product or application pages. Not every specification has been verified by third-party laboratory testing. For project-specific evaluation or certified test reports, contact our team.

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