2026 Key News & Industry Updates for Acoustic Panels

1. New Mandatory National Standard on Formaldehyde Emission Takes Effect: GB 18580-2025, implemented on June 1, 2026, raises the environmental requirements for wood-based panels and their products (including acoustic panels). It mandates that acoustic panels made of wood-based materials must meet E0-level formaldehyde emission limits (≤0.050 mg/m³), which will promote the upgrading of environmentally friendly adhesives and production technologies in the industry.

2. Rising Demand Driven by Green Building Policies: The "14th Five-Year Plan for Building Energy Conservation and Green Building Development" requires that the application rate of green building materials in new public buildings reaches no less than 70% in 2026, and the compliance rate of noise control rises to 90%. This policy directly boosts the demand for high-end, eco-friendly acoustic panels, especially A-class fire-resistant and E-level environmentally friendly products with an annual growth rate of 20%.

3. Market Expansion in Emerging Fields: With the rapid development of new energy vehicles, data centers, and rail transit, the demand for acoustic panels in these emerging fields is expected to surge in 2026. Meanwhile, personalized customized acoustic panels (e.g., special-shaped, branded) are gaining popularity due to the increasing pursuit of personalized acoustic environments.

4. Technological Innovation Improves Product Performance: In 2026, new technologies such as sound-vibration decoupling acoustic panels are widely applied in high-noise scenarios like UHV substations. These panels achieve a noise reduction coefficient (NRC) of 1.00 and a weighted sound insulation of 41 dB, significantly exceeding industry standards. Additionally, thinner and more efficient acoustic solutions (e.g., gypsum board systems) are developed to meet the new residential sound insulation standards (GB55038-2025) with lower costs.