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Closing the Loop: How a Belgian Facility is Redefining High-End Plastic Recycling
June 19, 2025 – Circular Economy Milestone: Morssinkhof-Rymoplast Breaks Ground on Flagship Recycling Facility Belgium’s plastics recycling landscape is set for transformation as Morssinkhof-Rymoplast initiates construction of its most advanced regeneration plant to date. The Lommel-based facility represents a €85 million investment in next-generation polyolefin recycling, specifically engineered to meet the exacting standards of premium…
Outdoor Coatings War Heats Up as RPM Snaps Up Ready Seal
June 19, 2025 – RPM Expands Outdoor Coatings Portfolio with Strategic Ready Seal Acquisition In a strategic move to strengthen its position in the premium wood coatings segment, RPM International has finalized its acquisition of specialty manufacturer Ready Seal. The deal positions RPM’s Rust-Oleum brand as a comprehensive solution provider in the North American outdoor…
Asian Paints Under Pressure as Reliance Cashes Out Amid Market Turmoil
June 19, 2025 – Reliance’s Strategic Exit from Asian Paints Signals Market Turbulence In a move that has sent shockwaves through India’s coatings industry, Reliance Industries has liquidated approximately 80% of its stake in market leader Asian Paints through a series of calculated transactions. The energy-to-retail conglomerate’s abrupt withdrawal, executed via undisclosed affiliate entities, represents…
Strategic Ethane Trade Pivot: How India is Gaining from US-China Market Shifts
June 19, 2025 – Global Ethane Trade Sees Strategic Shift as India Emerges Key Destination The maritime tracking system shows an unusual trajectory for the VLEC “STL Qianjiang” as it makes its way toward India’s Dahej port, signaling a strategic pivot in global petrochemical supply chains. The 87,000 cubic meter vessel, operated by Singapore-based Eastern…
Automotive-Grade Nylon Innovator Zhongwei Fiber Attracts Strategic Investment
June 18, 2025 - Chinese Nylon Specialist Zhongwei Fiber Secures Major Funding to Boost High-Performance Materials Production Zhongwei Fiber, a leading Chinese producer of specialized nylon materials, has successfully closed a Series B funding round worth hundreds of millions of yuan. The investment was led by prominent institutions including Shangqi Capital and SAIC Motor’s strategic…
Closing the Loop: How Syensqo is Reinventing Carbon Fiber Recycling
June 18, 2025 – Syensqo Advances Carbon Fiber Circular Economy Through Strategic Partnerships AsiaMB – In a significant push for sustainable materials innovation, global materials leader Syensqo has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with French cleantech firm Fairmat to revolutionize carbon fiber recycling. The partnership focuses on transforming prepreg waste from Syensqo’s UK facilities into high-performance…
Honeywell and DSM-Firmenich End Yearlong Fiber Tech Dispute
June 18, 2025 – Medical Materials Giants Reach Landmark Settlement in Patent Dispute AsiaMB – In a significant development for the medical materials sector, industry leaders Honeywell and DSM-Firmenich have announced the resolution of their high-profile patent dispute through an amicable settlement agreement. This conclusion comes after twelve months of legal proceedings concerning advanced medical…
From Waste to Wheels: Chinese Firm Bets Big on Sustainable Car Materials
June 17, 2025 – Wanbangda Bets Big on Sustainable Auto Materials with $1B Project AsiaMB reports that Beijing Wanbangda Environmental Technology (300055.SZ) is making a strategic pivot into the automotive materials sector with a 10 billion yuan investment in Anhui province. The environmental solutions provider plans to establish a state-of-the-art production base for eco-friendly vehicle…
From Trash to Packaging: INEOS Launches Circular Polymer Solution
June 17, 2025 – INEOS Breakthrough Enables Food-Grade Recycled Plastics from Waste AsiaMB reports that INEOS has achieved a major advancement in chemical recycling at its Lavéra facility in southern France. The petrochemical giant has successfully processed its first batch of pyrolysis oil derived from post-consumer plastic waste, marking a significant step toward circular polymer…
New Partnership Targets 30-40% Increase in Plastic Packaging Recycling
June 17, 2025 – China’s Plastic Industry Forges Cross-Sector Alliance for Sustainable Packaging Solutions In a landmark move for China’s circular economy, the Plastics Recycling Branch of China Synthetic Resin Association (CPRRA) and the China Beverage Industry Association (CBIA) have established a strategic partnership to revolutionize plastic packaging design. This collaboration represents a significant step…