Unveiling the Art of Automotive Masking Film Blowing: Key Materials and Techniques
March 31, 2025 – Unveiling the Secrets of Automotive Masking Film Blowing Process: Material Selection and Operation are Key! In the realm of automotive maintenance, the blowing process of automotive masking films is truly an art form, directly impacting the masking effectiveness and user experience. So, how do we select the appropriate blowing materials and…
Toughened Nylon Emerges as Top Choice for Motorcycle Outer Protection
March 31, 2025 – Toughened nylon materials are emerging as a game-changer for motorcycle outer protective panels, offering riders enhanced safety and aesthetic appeal. In the realm of daily motorcycle riding, the outer protective panel plays a pivotal role, serving as a robust shield for critical components and a key factor in boosting the vehicle’s…
Slovenia Hosts Aquafil’s First Elastane-Nylon Chemical Separation Facility
March 31, 2025 – Aquafil has launched its first demonstration plant for the chemical separation of elastane and nylon in Slovenia, marking a significant milestone in the textile fiber industry. This pioneering move not only highlights the company’s profound expertise in research and development but also reinforces its unwavering commitment to sustainable innovation. After over…
Chemical Recycling Setbacks Lead NOVA Chemicals to Embrace Mechanical Recycling Solutions
March 31, 2025 – NOVA Chemicals, a Canadian polyolefin giant, has made significant adjustments to its strategy in the chemical recycling sector. Initially, the company partnered with UK-based Plastic Energy to establish Canada’s largest chemical recycling facility in Sarnia, Ontario, with an anticipated annual capacity to process 66,000 tons of waste plastic. However, following an…
Bio-Based Nylon Gets a Boost as lululemon Teams Up with ZymoChem for Sustainable Fashion
March 31, 2025 – Renowned athletic brand lululemon has announced a multi-year partnership with ZymoChem, a biotechnology company based in California, USA, aimed at expanding the use of bio-based nylon and solidifying its leadership in sustainable innovation. The collaboration will focus on the sustainable transformation of key raw materials for nylon 6,6, a material widely…
Mexico Plastics Exhibition Highlights Chen Hsong’s Innovative Solutions for Global Industry Transformation
March 31, 2025 – The International Plastics Industry Exhibition in Mexico City concluded successfully on March 14 after a four-day event that brought together leading enterprises from the North American plastics and rubber industry. As the largest and most professional exhibition in the field, this grand gathering showcased the entire industrial chain, from raw materials…
Brazilian Plastics Industry Remains Optimistic Despite Tariff Threats
March 31, 2025 – The Brazilian Plastics Industry Association, Abiplast, has recently revealed that despite potential tariff threats looming over trade relations, the Brazilian plastics industry remains optimistic about its investment prospects in the coming years, with an expected annual investment of 10.5 billion rand (approximately $1.8 billion). During the industry event “Brazil Plastics,” the…
Vietnam’s Plastics Sector to Shine at the 2025 VietnamPlas Exhibition
March 28, 2025 – Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is gearing up for a significant event in the plastics industry – the 2025 VietnamPlas International Plastics and Rubber Industry Exhibition. Scheduled to take place from September 17th to 20th at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), this exhibition stands as one of the premier…
From Waste to Warmth: How BASF, Sto, and ABG Are Changing the Building Industry
March 28, 2025 – A quiet revolution in construction is unfolding in Frankfurt, spearheaded by three industry giants: BASF, Sto, and ABG. They are transforming discarded foam packaging into eco-friendly building materials that keep homes warm, and they’re doing it with just 10% recycled material. So, what green secrets does this revolution hold? Once deemed…
Recycled Plastics: Pioneering High-Value Applications through Five Key Innovations
March 28, 2025 – The recycled plastic industry is undergoing a “high-value” transformation, driven by the global “dual carbon” goals and the need to combat plastic pollution. Traditionally low-end recycled materials are finding new applications, expanding from daily chemical packaging to automotive components, and from electronic products to high-end textile fabrics. Through technological innovation and…