Extended Producer Responsibility: A Global Strategy to Combat Plastic Pollution
October 22, 2024 – Plastic, a staple of modern life, permeates our daily routines at an unprecedented pace, from smartphones to clothing, furniture to food packaging. However, the environmental issues it poses have become increasingly severe. Alarming statistics reveal that the global annual generation of plastic waste is spiraling, with projections indicating a surge to…
Xunten Cable Material Technology Secures Innovative FEP Black Masterbatch Patent
October 21, 2024 – Huzhou-based Xunten Cable Material Technology Co., Ltd. has made a notable stride in technological innovation, securing a patent from the National Intellectual Property Administration for “An Innovative System and Process for the Preparation of FEP Black Masterbatch Raw Materials,” with the authorization announcement number CN 116330521 B. The patent application process,…
Jiangsu Pulimate’s Innovative Black Color Masterbatch Drying Device Receives Patent
October 21, 2024 – Jiangsu Pulimate New Material Co., Ltd. has recently made a significant breakthrough in the field of drying equipment technology, earning a patent from the National Intellectual Property Administration for “A Drying Device for Black Color Masterbatch,” with the authorization announcement number CN 221756567 U. This patent, dated back to February of…
Titanium Market Insights: China’s September Imports Decline, Yet Yearly Growth Persists
October 21, 2024 – China’s titanium ore imports in September experienced a notable decline compared to the previous month, yet remained resilient on a year-over-year basis. Specifically, the nation imported a total of 268,000 tonnes of titanium ore, marking a substantial 57.1% decrease from August. However, this figure still represented a 6.2% increase when compared…
Zhongding Holding and Celanese Ink Global Strategic Partnership in Shanghai
October 21, 2024 – A new chapter in global strategic collaboration has been penned by Anhui Zhongding Holding (Group) and Celanese, as the two giants forged a partnership in Shanghai. The alliance encompasses a broad spectrum of product lines, including Vamac® AEM, Santoprene® TPV, and Zytel® LCPA, signaling an extensive and profound collaboration in engineering…
Tianjin (Zhongda) Group’s Major Investment in Yangquan: First Phase Nears Completion
October 21, 2024 – A significant investment project in the outskirts of Yangquan, Shanxi Province, spearheaded by Tianjin (Zhongda) Group Co., Ltd., has reached a pivotal stage. The first phase of the Yangquan Jinwang Building Materials Factory, an automated production line capable of producing 1.5 million tons of calcium carbonate aggregates annually, is now undergoing…
Nanzhao County’s Calcium Carbonate Industry: A Thriving Hub in Henan Province
October 21, 2024 – Nanzhao County, situated in Nanyang City, Henan Province, has transformed from a region where mountains and stones were once overlooked into a thriving hub for the calcium carbonate industry. The stones found here undergo meticulous processing and grinding, metamorphosing into raw materials for various pipelines, which find extensive applications in water…
Macroeconomic Tailwinds Lift Polypropylene Market Amid Lingering Challenges
October 19, 2024 – As the chemical industry steps into its traditional peak season, market participants eagerly anticipate an upswing in prices. However, the polypropylene market, burdened by high inventories and sluggish demand, has failed to ignite the expected fervor. It was not until the latter half of September that a series of macroeconomic policy…
Kingfa Eco Achieves EN 15343 Certification, Marking a First for China’s Plastic Industry
October 19, 2024 – Kingfa Eco-Friendly Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Kingfa Eco”), has recently been granted the OK Recycled content certification by TÜV Austria, an internationally renowned certification authority, in accordance with the EN 15343 standard (including UNE EN 15343). This milestone achievement marks Kingfa Eco as the first enterprise in China’s…
SPC Drives Polypropylene Foam into Mid-to-High-End Market with Innovative Strategies
October 19, 2024 – Shanghai Petrochemical Company Limited (abbreviated as “SPC”) has been actively navigating market shifts this year, striving to propel its polypropylene foam products into the mid-to-high-end market. The company has been closely monitoring market demands and industry trends, using the market as a compass to intensify its technological research and product development…