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…
LCP in 5G Antennas: Challenges and Opportunities Despite Kuraray’s Production Shift
April 3, 2025 – Kuraray Co., Ltd. has recently announced the discontinuation of its Vecstar™ FCCL (Flexible Copper Clad Laminate) production, while its facility in Saijo, Japan, will continue to focus on manufacturing and expanding the application scope of Vecstar™ Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) films. Notably, Vecstar™ stands as the world’s first LCP film, developed…
Revolutionary HDPE Corrugated Pipe: Durability Meets Sustainability
April 3, 2025 – A new type of plastic piping, the HDPE Rib-Reinforced Spiral Corrugated Pipe, is revolutionizing the industry with its innovative design and exceptional performance. This novel pipe, crafted from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and featuring an advanced spiral winding technique combined with rib reinforcement, has quickly gained traction in the market due to…
Trump’s New Tariff Punch: Chinese Exports Face 54% Tax Burden
April 3, 2025 – In a bold and far-reaching move, former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose steep tariffs on Chinese goods, escalating trade tensions between the two economic giants. On April 2, Eastern Time, Trump unveiled a “reciprocal tariff” policy targeting all trading partners, with a proposed 34% tariff specifically aimed…
Biotechnology at the Forefront: Japan’s Ambitious Plan for Economic Growth
April 3, 2025 – Japan has unveiled a sweeping new “Bio-Nation” strategy aimed at harnessing biotechnology to tackle pressing challenges in resources, food security, and healthcare, while positioning the bioeconomy as a key driver of national economic growth. This ambitious initiative underscores Japan’s aspirations in the biotechnology sector and its strategic intent to bolster its…
Preventing Electrical Wire and Cable Fires: Understanding Causes and Solutions
April 3, 2025 – Electrical Wires and Cables: Unraveling the Causes and Prevention of Explosions and Fires Electrical wires and cables, the lifelines of power and information transmission, play a critical role in our daily lives and industrial operations. However, the frequent occurrence of explosions and fires caused by wire and cable failures has resulted…