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Plastic Recycling Partnership: Chengfa and RCDPLAS Forge New Collaboration
January 24, 2025 – Chengfa Environment and RCDPLAS Forge New Path in Plastic Recycling On January 7th, the R&D center of Chengfa Environment hosted a unique plastic recycling cooperation exchange meeting, bringing together representatives from Chengfa Environment and Portugal-based RCDPLAS. During this meeting, the two parties delved into the latest advancements in plastic recycling technology…
Global Aramid Market Shifts as Teijin Announces Production Site Closure
January 23, 2025 – Teijin Group Announces Closure of Arnhem Aramid Fiber Production Site as Part of Cost-Saving Measures Teijin Group, through its subsidiary Teijin Aramid, has recently announced the closure of its aramid fiber production facility in Arnhem, the Netherlands, as part of a series of cost-saving measures. Amidst intensifying global competition, particularly from…

Fashion Giant SHEIN Takes Sustainability Leap with Innovative Recycling Breakthrough
January 23, 2025 – Fashion Industry Witnesses Major Sustainability Breakthrough with SHEIN and Donghua University’s Innovative Polyester Recycling Technology Global fashion giant SHEIN has joined forces with Donghua University to successfully develop a groundbreaking polyester recycling technology, marking a significant milestone in the fashion industry’s journey towards sustainability. This innovative technology not only effectively processes…

Major Changes Ahead: HB Fuller Announces Restructuring and Financial Update
January 21, 2025 – Global Adhesive Giant HB Fuller Unveils 2024 Financial Results and Major Restructuring Plan HB Fuller, a leading player in the global adhesive industry, has recently released its financial results for fiscal year 2024, announcing a significant restructuring plan that involves shutting down nearly one-third of its factories worldwide and drastically reducing…

Blockchain Technology Paves the Way for Transparent Chemical Recycling Supply Chains
January 21, 2025 – Mitsubishi Chemical and Chaintope Complete Pilot Test for Chemical Recycling Supply Chain Traceability System Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation has recently announced the successful completion of a pilot test for a supply chain traceability system for chemical recycling in collaboration with Chaintope. The test results demonstrate that critical information, such as the type…

ArabPlast 2025: Shaping the Sustainable Future of Plastics and Petrochemicals
January 18, 2025 – ArabPlast 2025 Concludes Successfully in Dubai, Securing Major Deals and Highlighting Sustainable Innovations The 17th edition of the Arab Plastics, Petrochemicals, Recycling, and Sustainability Exhibition (ArabPlast 2025) successfully drew to a close on January 9 in Dubai. The event witnessed the signing of several significant cooperation agreements between Emirati, Gulf, and…

Sichuan Petrochemical’s Lean Management and Transformation Drive Remarkable Success
January 18, 2025 – Sichuan Petrochemical Achieves Remarkable Success in 2024 Operations Sichuan Petrochemical has announced impressive achievements in its 2024 operations. At a recent production and operation management meeting, various functional departments within the company presented outstanding performance reports, highlighting a 19% year-on-year increase in crude oil processing volume and surpassing the targeted ethylene production, both…

New Milestone for Ningmei Olefin: Polypropylene Production Surpasses Expectations
January 18, 2025 – Ningmei Olefin Company Sets New Polypropylene Production Record in 2024 Ningmei Olefin Company has reached new heights in polypropylene production, celebrating an historic peak in 2024. With an annual output of 1.1042 million tons, the company has not only surpassed its annual target but also exceeded its designed capacity, writing a…

Breakthrough in Private Sector: Sinopec’s Cracking Gasoline Catalyst in Yulong Project
January 18, 2025 – Sinopec’s Homegrown Cracking Gasoline Hydrogenation Catalyst Triumphs in Yulong Petrochemical’s New Ethylene Project A breakthrough has been achieved in the promotion and application of Sinopec Research Institute of Petroleum Processing’s self-developed cracking gasoline hydrogenation catalysts within the private sector, as the catalysts successfully initiated operations in Yulong Petrochemical’s newly established ethylene…

Diversifying Applications: Mitsui Chemicals’ Strategy to Boost POE Sales
January 18, 2025 – Mitsui Chemicals Expands POE Material Horizons Amidst China Market Challenges Mitsui Chemicals is actively seeking new end-use and regional markets for its Polyolefin Elastomer (POE) materials, particularly its “tafmer” brand, to counter the decline in sales in the Chinese market. The demand for “tafmer” POE, primarily used as a solar cell…