Lego’s Vietnam Factory: Sustainable Steps and Market Reach
April 10, 2025 – Lego Group, a global leader in the toy industry, has recently taken a significant strategic step with the official inauguration and operation of its manufacturing plant in Binh Duong Province, southern Vietnam. This newly-built facility marks the sixth manufacturing base of Lego Group worldwide and represents a crucial addition to its…
Times New Material: Big Wind Blade Contract & Breakthrough in Recyclable Tech
April 8, 2025 – On April 3, Times New Material Technology Co., Ltd. (Stock Code: 600458) released an announcement. In the first quarter of 2025, the company successfully signed a “Blade Sales Contract” with leading wind turbine manufacturers in the wind power industry. The total contract value reached a staggering 1.98 billion yuan (including tax),…
EU’s Anti – Dumping on Adipic Acid: Impact and China’s Breakthrough Strategies
April 8, 2025 – Recently, the European Commission issued an announcement. In response to the applications submitted by Lanxess Germany and RadiciGroup on January 28, it launched an anti – dumping investigation on adipic acid originating from China. The time scope of this investigation is from January 1 to December 31, 2024, and the injury…
PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Meet Their Match: Lummus’ Operational Treatment Unit
April 8, 2025 – On April 1, 2025, Lummus Technology announced an exciting development: its demonstration unit for per – and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals”, has been successfully put into operation and is operating stably. This commercial – scale treatment system ingeniously combines the cutting – edge technologies of Lummus and…
Differentiating Plastic and TPE High – Gloss Agents in Diverse Industries
April 8, 2025 – In the vast realm of chemical material applications, achieving a high – gloss surface is of utmost significance for plastic and TPE products. Different types of materials have their own unique high – gloss solutions. There are distinct differences in the application fields of plastic high – gloss agents and TPE…
BASF to Launch Eco – friendly Composite Platform at CHINAPLAS 2025
April 8, 2025 – The chemical industry is on the verge of a grand event. From April 15 to 18, 2025, the CHINAPLAS 2025 International Rubber and Plastics Exhibition will be held with great fanfare. Notably, the Dispersions and Resins Business Unit of BASF will make its debut at this exhibition. During the event, BASF…
Nelumbo Acquisition by Kuraray Signals Expansion in Surface Modification Technologies
April 7, 2025 – Kuraray, a prominent player in the chemical industry, has announced its intention to acquire Nelumbo, a company headquartered in Hayward, California, USA. The transaction, facilitated through Kuraray’s U.S. subsidiary, Kuraray Holdings U.S.A., Inc., is set to proceed with the acquisition price currently undisclosed to the public. It is anticipated that this…
PVC’s Circular Potential in Healthcare Boosted by AIMPLAS Research on Mechanical Recycling
April 7, 2025 – AIMPLAS, the Spanish plastics technology center, has unveiled groundbreaking research that revitalizes the use of sustainable materials in the medical field. The study reveals that flexible PVC (polyvinyl chloride), widely utilized in medical devices, maintains its critical performance indicators even after undergoing up to six mechanical recycling cycles. This finding provides…
Ningbo Masterbatch Gears Up to Seize DuPont’s Vacated Share in Color Masterbatch Industry
April 7, 2025 – Global chemical powerhouse DuPont is currently under antitrust scrutiny, a development that could trigger a ripple effect across the color masterbatch industry, presenting structural advantages for Ningbo Masterbatch (SZ301019), a leading domestic player in the field. DuPont boasts significant technological barriers and market share in the color masterbatch sector, capturing approximately…
The Colombo Plastic and Rubber Show: Catalyzing Industry Growth and Connectivity
April 7, 2025 – A grand event in the plastics and rubber industry is set to take place at the BMIC Exhibition Centre in Colombo, Sri Lanka from August 29 to 31, 2025. The Colombo Plastic and Rubber Innovation Exhibition, jointly organized by the seasoned Smart Expos & Fairs India Pvt Ltd and the Plastics…