Fire Erupts at Listed Firm Zhejiang Dachuan New Materials : 2 Injured, 2 Still Unfound
August 30, 2025 – A sudden fire broke out at the factory premises of Zhejiang Dachuan New Materials Co., Ltd. at 7:47 a.m. on August 28, 2025. Upon receiving the fire alarm, multiple departments including fire and rescue teams, emergency management authorities, public security personnel, and 120 emergency medical services rushed to the scene promptly…
Joint Venture Strength Shines: Sinopec-Huntsman Co.’s Isobutylene Project Starts Production, Adding 580M Yuan Annual Output Value
August 30, 2025 – Nanjing Jinling Huntsman New Materials Co., Ltd. announced a major milestone on August 22, 2025: its 60,000-ton-per-year isobutylene production project, which uses catalytic distillation dehydration of tert-butanol, has successfully yielded high-purity isobutylene. The product boasts a purity level of 99.99%, with all key indicators surpassing the designed values, marking the seamless…
A Comprehensive Guide to Five Key Thermoplastics
August 29, 2025 – Decoding Injection Molding: A Comprehensive Guide to Five Key Thermoplastics Injection molding remains a cornerstone of plastic processing, yet its complexity varies significantly across material types due to distinct chemical and physical properties. This article explores the critical technical parameters for processing polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polystyrene (PS), and…
Circularix CEO: ‘Decentralized rPET Networks Are the Future of Plastic Recycling
August 29, 2025 – Circularix LLC, a leading U.S.-recycled plastics enterprise, has officially launched operations at its state-of-the-art PET recycling facility in Ocala, Florida, marking a pivotal expansion in its national rPET (recycled polyethylene terephthalate) production network. The new plant, the company’s second specialized rPET factory following its 2023 debut in Hatfield, Pennsylvania, underscores Circularix’s…
From Tariff Turmoil to Triumph: Intco’s $1.2B Circular Economy Playbook Unveiled
August 29, 2025 – In the first half of 2025, global trade uncertainties triggered by abrupt tariff policy shifts in early April tested the resilience and strategic agility of export-oriented enterprises. Against this volatile backdrop, Intco Recycling positioned its mid-year corporate narrative as “Scaling Peaks, Crossing Seas: A Global Odyssey of Innovation,” signaling accelerated expansion…
Waste Not, Want Not: The Fujian Duo Leading China’s Green Industrial Transformation
August 29, 2025 – In the heart of Fujian’s Jinjiang City, Yonghong Recycling Resources Co., Ltd. stands as a beacon of innovation in plastic waste transformation. Established in 2004 and spanning 24,498 square meters with a built-up area of 40,682 square meters, this tech-driven environmental enterprise has redefined circular economy practices through its integrated “collection-R&D-production-sales”…
From Flow to Function: How Rheology Shapes Masterbatch Quality and Processing
August 29, 2025 – As the polymer materials industry advances towards high-end and functional applications, color masterbatch, a critical carrier that binds pigments/functional additives with resin matrices, plays a pivotal role in determining the performance and processing stability of downstream products. At the heart of masterbatch research, production, and application lies rheological properties—a core factor…
Chemical Industry in Spotlight as Plastic Treaty Negotiators Debate Material Bans
July 31, 2025 - Global Plastic Treaty Negotiations Enter Critical Phase in Geneva As world leaders gather in Geneva this week for the resumed fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC), the international community faces a pivotal moment in the fight against plastic pollution. With stark new data revealing the scale of the crisis,…
Strategic Investment Boosts Global Deployment of Plastic-to-Fuel Innovation
July 31, 2025 - Mitsubishi Chemical Backs Licella’s Plastic-to-Fuel Tech in Global Sustainability Push Mitsubishi Chemical Group has invested in Australian cleantech firm Licella Holdings through its U.S.-based venture arm, Diamond Edge Ventures, marking a strategic move to scale Licella’s patented Cat-HTR™ recycling technology worldwide. The advanced Cat-HTR™ process converts waste plastics and biomass into…
Adnoc-Covestro Takeover Faces EU Scrutiny Over UAE State Support
July 31, 2025 - EU Launches In-Depth Probe Into Adnoc’s Covestro Takeover Over Subsidy Concerns The European Commission has initiated a formal investigation into Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc)’s proposed acquisition of German chemical giant Covestro, citing concerns over potential market distortions from foreign subsidies. In a statement released today, the Commission expressed “serious…