Global Focus on Shenzhen: CIPR2025 Unfolds Full-Industry Chain Showcase with Sinopec, BASF & 1k+ Exhibitors
August 30, 2025 – The 16th China (Shenzhen) International Plastics and Rubber Exhibition, known as CIPR2025, is set to take place at Shenzhen Swallow Lake International Convention and Exhibition Center from December 16 to 18, 2025. As a highly influential event in the industry, this year’s exhibition has captured global attention and will bring together…
Dual Engines & Strategic Edge: Unpacking the Boom of Turkey’s Plastics Industry
August 30, 2025 – Turkey’s plastics industry is thriving with diverse competitive edges, drawing robust growth momentum from multiple fronts—ranging from the steady rise in domestic consumer demand and the increasingly optimized export environment to the continuous enhancement of manufacturing capabilities and proactive support at the government level. Complemented by its unique geographical location and…
BOPLA Production Milestone: Global First Line in Suqian Clears EU/China Standards, Set for Sept Trial
August 30, 2025 – A milestone has been reached in the global bio-based film sector: the world’s first production line specifically designed for BOPLA films, jointly developed and manufactured under the leadership of Guilin Electrical Equipment Scientific Research Institute Co., Ltd. and with Jiangsu Xinyi Film Co., Ltd. playing a key role in R&D and…
Brazil’s PET Recycling Booms: 5.66B Reals Economic Benefit, But Informal Collectors Underpin the Chain
August 30, 2025 – Brazil has made remarkable strides in the field of PET plastic recycling, according to recent industry data. In 2024, the country successfully recycled 410,000 tons of post-consumer PET plastic, representing a 14.2% increase compared to the last recorded figure in 2021. This achievement can be attributed to the in-depth research and…
SAP Industry Shifts: Nippon Shokubai’s Indonesia Expansion & Domestic Players Like Satellite Chemical Vie for Capacity Top Spot
August 30, 2025 – A major development in the global superabsorbent polymer (SAP) market has recently drawn widespread industry attention. On August 7, 2025, PT. Nippon Shokubai Indonesia (NSI), the Indonesian subsidiary of Japan’s Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd., held a grand groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of its SAP production facilities in Cilegon, Banten Province,…
PEEK “Plastic Gold” Pioneer Junhua Special Polymer Starts IPO Counseling, Boasting Complete Industrial Chain
August 30, 2025 – The official website of the China Securities Regulatory Commission recently revealed that Jiangsu Junhua Special Polymer Materials Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Junhua Co., Ltd.”) has officially embarked on the journey of IPO counseling. Guotai Haitong Securities Co., Ltd. is responsible for the counseling. Data shows that Junhua Co., Ltd….
Daxie Petrochemical Integration Project Kicks Off: Spanning PP/PE R&D to Support New Energy & Electronics Sectors
August 30, 2025 – On August 22, China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) officially announced that the CNOOC Refining & Chemical Daxie Petrochemical Integration Project (hereinafter referred to as the “Daxie Petrochemical Project”), a key construction project under China’s national petrochemical industry planning and layout, has successfully achieved a one-time start-up in Ningbo, Zhejiang. This…
From Medical Gloves to Tires: Titanium Dioxide’s Diverse Roles Shaping Rubber Industry Innovation
August 30, 2025 – Titanium dioxide (commonly known as titanium white powder), a vital member of the inorganic filler family with both functional and general-purpose properties, is gradually breaking free from the traditional perception of “only being used for coloring” in the rubber industry. In the R&D and production process of rubber products, it has…
From Properties to Applications: How PLA and PBAT Drive Innovation in Degradable Film Sector
August 30, 2025 – As China continues to advance its green development strategy, remarkable progress has been made in the research and development of degradable materials. Biodegradable plastics, with their eco-friendly properties, have gradually entered public life and secured a crucial position in the market. Owing to their excellent biodegradability, compatibility, and absorbability, these materials…
Machine Learning Accelerates Discovery of Stress-Responsive Molecules for High-Toughness Polymers
August 30, 2025 – A collaborative research team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Duke University has recently made a significant breakthrough in the field of polymer materials. By leveraging a machine learning model to accurately identify specific stress-responsive molecules and applying these molecules to material development, the team has successfully created a…