September 10, 2024 – PP Market Oscillates Weakly Amid Cost Pressures and Supply-Demand Stalemate
September 10, 2024 – The PP (polypropylene) market continues to exhibit a weak and oscillating trend, lacking favorable drivers due to the weak cost side and a stalemate in supply and demand dynamics. Under cost pressures, numerous manufacturers have had to reduce their ex-factory prices, with no signs of recovery on the horizon. Internationally, the…
September 10, 2024 – Engineering Plastics: A Pivotal Force in the Booming Solar PV Industry
September 10, 2024 – The solar photovoltaic (PV) industry is witnessing unprecedented growth amidst the global surge in environmental consciousness. This trend has underscored the significance of engineering plastics as pivotal materials in PV equipment. Engineering plastics, known for their high strength, rigidity, heat resistance, and chemical corrosion resistance, are increasingly replacing metals and traditional…
Shandong Xianghai Titanium Invests in Major Expansion of Titanium Dioxide Production
September 09, 2024 – Shandong Xianghai Titanium Resources Technology Co., Ltd. is embarking on a massive investment plan to ramp up its titanium dioxide production capabilities. The company intends to invest 4.5 billion yuan to establish a new material project with an annual output of 300,000 tons of titanium dioxide produced via the chloride process….
Hezhou City Achieves Significant Green Progress in Stone and Calcium Carbonate Industry
September 09, 2024 – In recent years, Hezhou City has achieved remarkable green development outcomes in the stone and calcium carbonate industry. The city has been dedicated to promoting the high-value and green transformation of the stone and calcium carbonate sector, gradually enhancing the industry’s green development level by establishing a comprehensive resource utilization system…
Titanium Dioxide Market Faces Price Adjustments Amid Cost Pressures and Weak Demand
September 09, 2024 – In August, the domestic titanium dioxide market underwent a slight price adjustment. Despite the continuous rise in the price of raw material titanium concentrate and the maintenance of high sulfuric acid prices, which provided strong cost support for titanium dioxide, the sluggish downstream demand remained unchanged. The market sentiment remained cautious,…
China Chemical Reports Strong Half-Year Results, Led by Industrial and New Materials Segments
September 09, 2024 – China Chemical recently released its 2024 half-year financial report, revealing impressive numbers. The company achieved revenues of nearly 90.6 billion yuan in the first half of the year. Despite minor fluctuations in net profit attributable to shareholders and non-GAAP net profit, the industrial and new materials segments showed strong performance. In…
Exploring the Factors Behind Color Fading in Plastic Products
September 09, 2024 – The issue of color fading in plastic colored products has garnered widespread attention in the industry. The fading phenomenon is closely related to various factors, including the light resistance, oxidation resistance, heat resistance, and acid-alkali resistance of the color powder. Additionally, the characteristics of the resin used also play a crucial…
Shanghai SECCO Unveils Environmental Impact Report for Ethylene Feedstock and Product Optimization Project
September 06, 2024 – Shanghai SECCO Petrochemical Company Limited has recently embarked on a pre-approval public consultation phase for the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report pertaining to its Ethylene Feedstock Optimization and Product Enhancement Project. This landmark initiative, spearheaded by SECCO in collaboration with Shanghai Danebella Environmental Technology Development Co., Ltd., is situated within the…
Exploring the Versatility of Flame-Retardant ABS and PC in Manufacturing Sectors
September 06, 2024 – In the realms of home appliances, electronics, and automotive components manufacturing, flame-retardant ABS and flame-retardant PC have emerged as two dominant modified engineering plastics, their performance and application-specific characteristics garnering significant attention. Lately, inquiries regarding their differences have intensified, prompting the expert team at Qingdao Metai Plastics to delve into a…
ABS Market Stays Steady Amid Crude Oil and Styrene Market Turbulence
September 06, 2024 – As September dawned, the crude oil market unexpectedly plunged, sparking shockwaves among industry insiders who had anticipated a vibrant “golden September” only to find themselves confronted with a “startling September” instead. Amidst this pervasive pessimism, however, the ABS market remained an island of calm, unswayed by the broader market turmoil. The…