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Bio-based Propylene: A Green Revolution in the Making
January 4, 2025 – Gevo, a North American pioneer in eco-friendly fuels, and LG Chem have recently announced an extension of their joint development agreement, continuing their collaboration to pave the way for green bio-based propylene. This partnership leverages Gevo’s exclusive Ethanol-to-Olefins (ETO) technology, focusing on the in-depth development of renewable chemicals. Bio-based propylene, a…
PVC Paste Resins Face New Anti-Dumping Duties in Indian Market
January 3, 2025 – India Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties on PVC Paste Resins from Multiple Countries In a significant move, India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry has announced a definitive anti-dumping final determination on Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) paste resins originating from Mainland China, South Korea, Malaysia, Norway, Thailand, and Taiwan region of China. Effective from June…
Barium Carbonate from China, India under EU Anti-Dumping Investigation
December 31, 2024 – EU Initiates Anti-Dumping Investigation on Barium Carbonate from China and India On December 20, 2024, the European Commission officially announced the launch of an anti-dumping investigation into barium carbonate products originating from China and India. This move follows an application submitted by the EU company Kandelium Group GmbH on November 5th….
Mexico Imposes 35% Tariff on Textiles to Safeguard Industry Jobs
December 26, 2024 – Mexico Implements Significant Measures to Safeguard Textile Industry Jobs In a major move to protect employment in its domestic textile sector, the Mexican government has recently taken decisive action. On December 19th, President Claudia Sheinbaum and Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard jointly signed a new decree imposing a 35% import tariff on…
SpecReK Initiative: A Breakthrough in High-Quality Plastic Recycling Technology
December 26, 2024 – BASF has teamed up with Endress+Hauser, TechnoCompound, and the Universities of Bayreuth and Jena to launch a groundbreaking research project named SpecReK, aimed at enhancing the efficiency and quality of mechanical plastic recycling. This initiative has received substantial support from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). The project…
Turkey’s Plastics Industry Shines at Plast Eurasia, Attracting Global Investors
December 25, 2024 – The 33rd edition of Plast Eurasia, Turkey’s premier plastic and rubber exhibition, concluded successfully on December 7th, marking a grand international exchange in the plastics industry. Held at the Tüyap Exhibition and Convention Center in Istanbul, the event was a colossal affair, spanning tens of thousands of square meters and drawing…
PEEK Material Powers Unitree’s B2-W Robotic Dog Innovations
December 25, 2024 – Unitree Robotics has recently released a captivating showcase video, highlighting the exceptional capabilities of its industry-grade robotic dog, the B2-W. As an upgraded version of the B2 model, the B2-W has been in mass production for a year, and its industrial legs have unlocked a multitude of new skills, leaving audiences…
Indonesia Launches Anti-Dumping Probe into Polypropylene Imports
December 24, 2024 – Indonesia’s Anti-Dumping Commission has officially announced the initiation of an anti-dumping investigation into Polypropylene Homopolymer (PP Homopolymer) imported from China, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Philippines, and South Africa. The products under investigation have been identified under the Indonesian tax code 3901.10.40. This measure marks not the first anti-dumping action…
SCG and PetroVietnam Join Forces for $700M LSP Complex Expansion
December 24, 2024 – In a strategic move to bolster production efficiency and cost competitiveness, Siam Cement Group (SCG) of Thailand has announced a collaboration with Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) for the expansion of the Long Son Petrochemical (LSP) complex in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province, southern Vietnam. The highlight of this partnership is…
Saudi Arabia Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties on PVC Coated Textiles from China and South Korea
December 24, 2024 – In a recent announcement, the General Authority for Foreign Trade of Saudi Arabia has unveiled its final affirmative decision in Case No. AD-23-2, imposing anti-dumping measures on polyvinyl chloride (PVC) coated textiles or fabrics originating from China and South Korea. The notice outlines the implementation of a five-year anti-dumping duty on…