Silicon Copolymer Revolution: Wanhua’s Expansion Targets 5G and Medical Tech Demand
June 16, 2025 – Wanhua Chemical Accelerates High-End PC Strategy with Major PDMS Expansion AsiaMB Exclusive – Wanhua Chemical has unveiled ambitious plans to more than triple its PDMS (polydimethylsiloxane) production capacity at its Yantai chemical complex, signaling a strategic push into premium polycarbonate markets. The 20,000-ton expansion will elevate Wanhua’s total PDMS output to…
China’s High-Performance Fiber Push: Domestic Production Breaks Foreign Dominance
June 16, 2025 – China’s Aramid Fiber Industry Gains Momentum with Fengshengtai’s Breakthrough China’s specialty materials sector has achieved a significant milestone as Inner Mongolia Fengshengtai New Material Co. commenced operations at its 6,000-ton meta-aramid fiber facility. This strategic development positions China as a growing force in the global high-performance fibers market, traditionally dominated by…
From Upsyde to Biopolymers: Braskem’s Strategic Pivot in a Challenging Market
June 16, 2025 – Braskem Exits European Circular Venture to Refocus Core Business Strategy In a strategic realignment shaking the polymer industry, Brazilian petrochemical leader Braskem has withdrawn from its Dutch circular economy joint venture Upsyde. The surprise move comes as multinational chemical corporations increasingly prioritize operational efficiency amid global economic headwinds. AsiaMB industry analysts…
Chemical Recycling Gets Green Light in EU’s Major Plastic Policy Overhau
June 16, 2025 – EU Overhauls Plastic Recycling Framework with Unified Regulatory Approach The European Union is poised to revolutionize its plastic waste management system through a comprehensive merger of two key environmental policies. Industry sources confirm the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) and Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) will be consolidated into a cohesive…
Nice Declaration Marks Turning Point in Global Plastic Pollution Battle
June 16, 2025 – Global Plastic Governance Reaches Watershed Moment with Nice Declaration The international community has reached a pivotal juncture in addressing plastic pollution as 95 nations united to adopt the groundbreaking Nice Declaration during the 3rd UN Ocean Conference. This landmark document sets the stage for decisive negotiations in Geneva this August, aiming…
The Billion-Dollar Breach: How a Canadian Ethylene Plant Dispute Rewrote Industry Rules
June 13, 2025 – Historic C$1.62 Billion Ruling Reshapes Chemical Industry Legal Landscape A landmark Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench decision has sent shockwaves through the global petrochemical sector, ordering Nova Chemicals to pay Dow Chemical an additional C$1.62 billion in damages – the largest penalty ever recorded in Canadian chemical industry litigation. The decade-long…
From Waste to Wow: How Filao is Redefining PET Circular Economy Standards
June 13, 2025 – Belgium’s Circular Economy Pioneer Sets New Standard in Food-Grade PET Recycling AsiaMB reports from the color masterbatch industry perspective on Filao Plant’s groundbreaking achievements in advanced PET recycling. This state-of-the-art facility has revolutionized plastic circularity in Europe since its 2023 launch, processing an impressive 40,000 tons of post-consumer PET bottles annually…
Closing the Loop: JEPLAN’s Innovation Transforms Electronics Manufacturing Waste
June 13, 2025 – Breakthrough in Electronic Waste Recycling: JEPLAN Transforms MLCC Waste into Premium PET Raw Material AsiaMB reports a revolutionary advancement in plastic circularity from Japan’s JEPLAN Corporation. The pioneering recycling specialist has successfully converted discarded PET films from multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufacturing into high-purity BHET through innovative chemical recycling technology –…
The Plastic Reckoning: Why the Nice Declaration Marks a New Era for Polymer Industries
June 13, 2025 – Global Plastic Governance at Crossroads as 95 Nations Endorse Binding Treaty Framework The international community has reached a pivotal moment in plastic pollution control, with the newly adopted Nice Declaration setting the stage for decisive action. AsiaMB reports from the color masterbatch industry perspective that this landmark agreement could fundamentally reshape…
From Regional Giants to Global Players: How Middle East NOCs Are Redefining Energy
June 13, 2025 – Middle East Oil Giants Reshape Global Energy Landscape Through Strategic Acquisitions The energy sector is witnessing a paradigm shift as Middle Eastern national oil companies aggressively expand their global footprint through calculated mergers and acquisitions. AsiaMB’s color masterbatch industry sources reveal how QatarEnergy, ADNOC, and Saudi Aramco are transforming into diversified…