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Southern Ski Enthusiasts Gather for Season Opening! BASF Keeps the Passion for Snow Alive in the World's Largest Indoor Ski Resort

BASF Specialty 2025-11-26 15:05:30

From 23.3°C to -6°C, it can represent the temperature difference from subtropical to cold regions at the same time, or the natural transition of the four seasons.

But at BASF, we redefine this temperature difference with advanced material solutions, creating a "winter dream" at latitude 22 degrees just a board apart.

The dream comes from the newly opened "Shenzhen Qianhai · Huafa Ice and Snow World" on September 29th, which is the world's largest and lowest latitude indoor ski resort specially designed for people in the southern regions.

Put on your gear and achieve skiing freedom with BASF.

The annual average temperature in Shenzhen is approximately 23.3℃, but when the ski resort first opened, the outdoor temperature in Shenzhen was as high as 30℃, far exceeding the average temperature. The hot weather also fueled a stronger enthusiasm for ice and snow activities, attracting 300,000 visitors in just 10 days of trial operation.

BASF, in collaboration with its key partner Henan Chaocheng Building Materials Technology Co., Ltd., supplies high-quality polyurethane insulation sandwich panels for indoor ski resorts. The Elastopir® PU used in the sandwich panels serves as the "technological backbone" behind this new ice and snow landmark, securely maintaining a temperature of -6°C, encapsulating the entire space in a safe, constant-temperature independent environment.

Leveraging over 70 years of technical expertise in thermal insulation materials, BASF Elastopir® can be customized to meet specific performance requirements based on the application scenario. With four core advantages, it has become the preferred choice for many related partners and large-scale insulation applications.

Durability

Shenzhen experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall in summer, while the interior of the ski resort maintains a low temperature of -6°C. The boards need to repeatedly withstand "thermal shock." According to BDA thermal shock testing (simulating extreme cycling from 85°C high temperature to cold water cooling), Elastopir® boards show no deformation or bubbles, fundamentally avoiding durability defects such as "delamination and cracking" that are common in traditional boards, significantly extending the lifespan of the boards and greatly reducing maintenance and replacement costs.

High flame retardancy

Ice cannot extinguish fire, so the creation of an indoor ice and snow world requires special attention to fire prevention. Ski resorts have dense crowds and concentrated low-temperature equipment, so fire protection standards must be strictly met. Elastopir® is a high fire-resistant SBI B1 solution, with a LOI ≥ 30%. Even in extreme fire situations, the material can quickly and effectively delay the spread of fire, establishing a safety barrier for ice and snow venues.

Low thermal conductivity

Maintaining low temperatures on ski slopes is the core of energy consumption for ski resorts. According to data, Elastopir®'s ultra-low thermal conductivity can reduce annual cooling energy consumption by 20%. Additionally, due to its thinner panels (20% thinner than traditional PU panels with the same insulation effect), it frees up more space for snow slopes and visitor activities, achieving both energy savings and an enhanced experience for visitors.

Sustainable

Relying on BASF's Biomass Balance technology, certain models of Elastopir® can now be produced using 100% renewable raw materials, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. While promoting the development of ice and snow sports, BASF actively responds to the global call for environmental protection and contributes to sustainable development.

The opening of Shenzhen Qianhai Huafa Ice and Snow World is not only an important milestone in China's ice and snow economy but also another successful case of BASF's Elastopir® polyurethane sandwich panel solutions in the ice and snow sector.

From the Harbin Dream Ice and Snow Museum (certified by Guinness World Records as the "world's largest ice and snow theme park") to the current Shenzhen Qianhai Ice and Snow World, BASF has consistently broken regional barriers with materials technology, from venue insulation to cold chain transportation. In the future, whether it is ice or fire, BASF will preserve beauty.

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Southern Ski Enthusiasts Gather for Season Opening! BASF Keeps the Passion for Snow Alive in the World's Largest Indoor Ski Resort

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