Donald Hsiao
Chairman, ARAC
Vice Chairman and Convener of the International Committee, TSRAIA.
Chairman & CEO, Tex Year Industries Inc.
Donald Hsiao is Chairman and CEO of Tex Year Industries Inc., a TWSE listed company in Taiwan and one of Asia’s leading providers of HMA and specialty chemical solutions. He holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and serves in key industry leadership roles, including Chairman of the Asian Regional Adhesive Council (ARAC), Vice Chairman and International PR Leader of TSRAIA, and Vice Chairman of TBSM (Association of Taiwan Bio-based and Sustainable Material Industry).
As the initiator of the Green Platform Strategy (GPS), Donald unites industry partners to accelerate low-carbon innovation while advancing corporate governance, sustainability, and global collaboration at Tex Year.
The Adhesives Market, Trends and Regulatory Developments in ARAC
Amid geopolitical uncertainty, supply chain realignment, and the global transition toward sustainability, Asia’s adhesives industry is entering a new phase of transformation. Based on data from the Asian Regional Adhesive Council (ARAC), this report analyzes market developments in TSRAIA, JAIA, and CATIA from 2021 to 2025, covering market performance, trade statistics, and key end-use sectors.
The analysis shows that sustainability and advanced manufacturing are reshaping the industry. Demand for high-performance water-based, reactive, and bio-based adhesives continues to grow, while semiconductor packaging, AI data centers, electric vehicles, and unmanned systems are emerging as key drivers of future demand.
As the world’s largest manufacturing region, Asia is playing a pivotal role in advancing innovation, resilient supply chains, and the circular economy. This report presents Asia’s perspective on responding to global challenges and identifies the opportunities that will shape the next generation of the global adhesives industry.
In Asia the adhesive and sealant industry is placing increasing emphasis on environmental responsibility, regulatory compliance, and sustainability reporting., TSRAIA, CATIA, and JAIA have been actively addressing environmental issues, reporting practices, and related industry initiatives. This presentation will highlight recent environmental topics across these regions, including sustainability trends, regulatory expectations, and the role of industry associations in supporting environmental communication and reporting.
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Breakout Session I – Regional Updates – 16 September 2026 – 17:00 – 17:30 – Room Fleming – F3