Coatings Industry Shake-Up: Will AkzoNobel Acquire BASF’s Divested Business?

April 30, 2025 – AkzoNobel Eyes BASF’s Divested Coatings Business: A Game-Changer in the Global Coatings Industry? A bombshell was dropped in the global coatings industry on April 27, as reported by the Dutch financial daily Het Financieele Dagblad. AkzoNobel, the Amsterdam-based coatings behemoth, is reportedly eyeing the coatings business unit that German chemical titan…

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Innovative Extruder Patent from Jiangsu Suchen Revolutionizes Color Masterbatch Production

April 30, 2025 – According to the latest public information from the National Intellectual Property Administration, Jiangsu Suchen Plastics Co., Ltd. has successfully obtained a patent titled “A Granule Extruder for Color Masterbatch Granulation and Molding”. The application date can be traced back to July 2024. This patent belongs to the technical field of color…

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Srichakra Polyplast Triples Food-Grade rPET Capacity in India with New Starlinger Lines

April 29, 2025 – A significant milestone has been reached in India’s plastic recycling and waste management sector. On April 28, Srichakra Polyplast, a renowned Indian enterprise, announced the official commissioning of two advanced PET bottle-to-bottle recycling lines at its plant on the outskirts of Hyderabad. Sourced from Austrian firm Starlinger, these new lines have…

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H&M-Backed Syre Group Unveils Plan for Carbon-Neutral Textile Recycling in Vietnam

April 29, 2025 – A major investment initiative is set to reshape Vietnam’s textile industry landscape. On April 25, Binh Dinh Province in Vietnam and Sweden-based Syre Group inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a groundbreaking polyester fiber fabric recycling and production complex project. With a planned investment of approximately $1 billion, Syre Group…

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ECI Group’s Shanghai Expansion: Unveiling a New Chapter in Polyolefin Technology

April 28, 2025 – A significant development has emerged in the global polyolefin technology arena. On April 10, the renowned ECI Group, a leading holder of polyolefin technology patents and provider of engineering services, officially established an office in Shanghai. This strategic move is regarded as a pivotal milestone in the ECI Group’s development journey,…

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The Multifaceted Role of Ores in Shaping Modern Industry

April 27, 2025 – As a fundamental cornerstone of industrial production, ores have long been an indispensable part of human societal development. These natural mineral aggregates, formed through intricate geological processes, can be categorized in various ways based on different criteria. Each type of ore, with its unique properties and values, is deeply integrated into…

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World Earth Day Move: DESCENTE Unveils Green Initiatives with “Design that sustain”

April 24, 2025 – As World Earth Day approaches, DESCENTE, a high – end professional sports brand, has made a significant announcement. It officially unveiled its new environmental initiative, “Design that sustain,” and launched a member – exclusive used clothing recycling program, taking tangible steps to uphold the principles of sustainable development. DESCENTE has long…

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