About MKX

Company Profile

Shanghai MKX New Materials Technology Development Co., Ltd., established in 2013, is located in the Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone in Shanghai, a pivotal area of China's reform and opening-up. As an innovation-driven enterprise, we have invested significant resources in research and development. Our team includes graduates from prestigious institutions such as East China University of Science and Technology and the University of Toronto, alongside industry experts with decades of experience in microencapsulation and specialty inks. These experts bring extensive knowledge of cutting-edge technologies, driving continuous innovation in response to the challenges and opportunities we face.

Through relentless pursuit of advancements in microencapsulation technology, we have achieved significant milestones in various fields, including thermochromic microcapsules, thermochromic memory microcapsules, photochromic microcapsules, pressure-sensitive microcapsules, phase change microcapsule, and aromatic microcapsule materials. These technologies not only play a key role in delivering innovative solutions but are also closely aligned with environmental principles.

We deeply understand the importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors, which have become core to our corporate culture. microcapsulation technology holds particular significance in the context of 21st-century sustainable development. Its application helps reduce resource waste, improve energy efficiency, and minimize environmental impact. For example, thermochromic microcapsules can be applied in energy-saving fields to reduce energy consumption, while phase change energy storage microcapsules help utilize energy efficiently and reduce waste. These technologies complement environmental principles, contributing to a more sustainable future.

Our customers are the driving force behind our progress, and we are honored by their strong preference for MKX’s microcapsule products and specialty inks. Through continuous innovation and self-improvement, we remain committed to providing high-quality new material solutions. Looking ahead, we embrace the challenges and opportunities of the market and strive to make greater contributions to materials science and societal needs.

Company Milestones

  • 2013

    Shanghai MKX New Materials Technology Development Co., Ltd. was officially established in 2013. The company’s microcapsule research and development team launched a series of products, including thermal erasable ink, thermochromic microcapsule pigment paste, and thermochromic memory microcapsule pigment paste, which were successfully introduced to the market.

  • 2016

    In 2016, MKX’s thermal erasable ink entered the market

  • 2018

    In 2018, MKX established a research team dedicated to the development of formaldehyde-free microcapsule

  • 2022

    By 2022, MKX successfully developed and launched phase change microcapsules and aromatic microcapsules for detergent applications.

  • 2023

    In 2023, MKX successfully developed and introduced low-formaldehyde microcapsule pigment paste, thermochromic microcapsule pigment paste, and photochromic microcapsule pigment paste to the market.