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Next-Gen PA6 Composites Achieve Unprecedented Wear Resistance Levels
July 20, 2025 – Breakthroughs in Wear-Resistant PA6 Technologies Open New Application Frontiers Recent advancements in polyamide 6 (PA6) modification technologies are revolutionizing the engineering plastics sector, with researchers achieving remarkable improvements in wear resistance through innovative blending and reinforcement techniques. The materials science community has made significant progress in polymer blending approaches. Industry tests…
Strategic UHMWPE Plant Nears Completion with 100-Day Construction Sprint
July 20, 2025 – Qingdao Chengzhi Huaqing Launches Final Push for Flagship Polymer Project Qingdao Chengzhi Huaqing Chemical New Materials Co., Ltd. has entered the critical construction phase for its 40,000-ton/year ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) facility. The company recently held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of a 100-day construction sprint at the…
From PU to Recyclable Foams: Key Trends to Watch at Foam Expo 2026
July 20, 2025 – Foam Industry Prepares for Major North American Trade Event in 2026 The global foam materials sector is gearing up for Foam Expo North America 2026, scheduled for June 23-25 at the Novi Exhibition Center in Michigan. Organized by Tarsus Group, this premier trade show will bring together manufacturers, suppliers, and innovators…
Private Equity Eyes DuPont’s Heritage Assets as Company Pivots to High-Tech Materials
July 17, 2025 – DuPont de Nemours has initiated a landmark divestment of its legendary Nomex and Kevlar businesses, marking a pivotal shift in the chemical giant’s strategic focus. The proposed $2 billion transaction, currently drawing interest from prominent private equity firms including Advent International, represents one of the most significant portfolio realignments in recent…
From Groundbreaking to Production: How ExxonMobil’s Huizhou Plant Set New Speed Records
July 17, 2025 – ExxonMobil has officially launched operations at its landmark $10 billion Huizhou ethylene complex in Guangdong province, marking a new era for China’s petrochemical sector. The wholly foreign-owned facility represents both the first major U.S.-funded chemical project in China and the pioneering foreign-invested petrochemical development in the Greater Bay Area. AsiaMB’s industry…
German Giant Goes Big in China: BASF’s Zhanjiang Site Nears Production Phase
July 15, 2025 – BASF’s Zhanjiang Megaproject Accelerates with Key Infrastructure Milestones AsiaMB reports significant progress at BASF’s €10 billion Zhanjiang Verbund site as the chemical giant activates critical support facilities in Guangdong province. The German multinational’s largest overseas investment is taking shape with strategic infrastructure coming online to support future production units. Newly operational…
From Follower to Leader: How Sinopec’s Fluidized-Bed Innovation is Reshaping Chemical Production
July 15, 2025 – Sinopec’s Fluidized-Bed Hydrogen Peroxide Technology Disrupts Global Chemical Markets AsiaMB reports a technological revolution in hydrogen peroxide production as Sinopec’s proprietary fluidized-bed process achieves international commercialization. This breakthrough positions China as a leader in advanced chemical manufacturing technology, with the innovation now being licensed to Western markets through Europe’s largest engineering…
Borealis Wins Major Patent Battle as Court Redefines Prior Art Standards for Solar Films
July 15, 2025 – Landmark Ruling Reshapes Patent Landscape for Solar Materials Industry AsiaMB reports a groundbreaking decision by the European Patent Office (EPO) that has sent shockwaves through the specialty chemicals sector. In a final ruling, EPO invalidated Mitsui Chemicals’ patent for polyolefin elastomer (POE) encapsulant films used in solar panels, marking a decisive…
From Refining to Recycling: Jieyang Emerges as Green Petrochemical Leader
July 15, 2025 – Jieyang Emerges as Green Petrochemical Powerhouse in Greater Bay Area AsiaMB reports that Jieyang’s Dainanhai Petrochemical Industrial Zone is rapidly transforming into a world-class petrochemical hub through strategic investments exceeding 65.4 billion yuan. The 45.6-square-kilometer complex has become Guangdong’s newest petrochemical growth engine after passing provincial accreditation in April 2025. The…
Precision Meets Sustainability: Amcor Launches Industry-First Custom PCR System
July 15, 2025 – Amcor’s Smart Factory Breakthrough Enables Fully Customizable PCR Packaging Solutions AsiaMB reports a game-changing development in sustainable packaging as Amcor completes its landmark smart factory upgrade in Nicholasville, Kentucky. The facility now boasts unprecedented capability to produce plastic packaging with precisely adjustable post-consumer recycled (PCR) content from 0-100%, marking a quantum…