FCVC 2026: Impact Coatings Wins Most Popular Exhibit Award

Impact Coatings showcased its comprehensive portfolio of PVD solutions for hydrogen energy at the 2026 International Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Vehicle Congress (FCVC 2026), held in Kunshan (Suzhou), China, June 10–12. Regional President Yaowen Wang delivered a keynote speech at the congress, and at the end of the event, the company was awarded Most Popular Exhibit Award for the display of its cutting-edge PEM water electrolysis coating solution.

During the 10th-anniversary edition of FCVC, Impact Coatings showcased its full suite of PVD coating solutions for hydrogen energy, including SOFC, PEM fuel cells and PEM water electrolysis. The company’s PEM water electrolysis coating solution was honored with the Most Popular Exhibit Award in the event’s Cutting-edge Technologies & Products Selection.

At the technical forum, Yaowen Wang, Regional President of Impact Coatings (China), delivered a keynote speech titled Application and Prospect of PVD Technology in Low-carbon and Intelligent Energy Development. The presentation highlighted the company’s nearly 30 years of expertise in PVD technology and global service network, and elaborated on the applications, technical strengths and mass production achievements of physical vapor deposition technology in core hydrogen energy sectors including SOFC, PEM fuel cells and PEM water electrolysis.

Impact Coatings comprehensive product portfolio covers high-performance composite coatings that address corrosion and chromium volatilization issues of fuel cell stacks, long-life and cost-effective coatings for fuel cells, as well as mass-produced catalytic coatings for water electrolyzers.

Leveraging diversified PVD processes, the company’s INLINECOATER™ continuous coating line, and smart manufacturing systems, Impact Coatings delivers one-stop solutions ranging from coating materials and PVD equipment to contract coating services. With its Coating Service Center China based in Shanghai, the company provides localized technical and production support for clients across the region.

Moving forward, Impact Coatings will keep advancing innovative coating technologies for hydrogen energy. Backed by high-quality products and mature mass production capabilities, the company will drive the large-scale, low-carbon and intelligent development of China’s hydrogen energy industry.