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Asia’s Rise in the Global Bottle-Grade PET Industry
November 04, 2024 – The global bottle-grade PET industry is undergoing a significant transformation, with its focal point gradually shifting from Europe and the United States to Asia. As the industrial restructuring deepens, Asia has emerged as a hub for new and expanded bottle-grade PET projects. Despite limited growth in global polyester bottle chip capacity…
A New Era in 3D Printing: Arkema and Yimai Intelligent’s PEKK Partnership
October 31, 2024 – Arkema and Yimai Intelligent Join Forces to Revolutionize 3D Printing with High-Performance Kepstan® PEKK Material In a groundbreaking collaboration, Arkema and Yimai Intelligent have announced a partnership to deliver advanced 3D printing solutions based on Kepstan® PEKK, a high-performance polymer. This alliance aims to enable users to rapidly manufacture PEKK printed…
Middle East Becomes Hotspot for China’s Polyester Industry Expansion
October 31, 2024 – The rapid expansion of China’s polyester industry has led to a situation where the domestic market can no longer satisfy its growing demand, making it imperative for the industry to venture overseas. The Middle East market, serving as a vital production hub connecting Europe, is emerging as a popular destination for…
Asian Plastic Recycling Industry Gears Up for Inaugural PRS Event in Singapore
October 30, 2024 – Premier Asian Plastic Recycling Show (PRS) Set to Open at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore The inaugural Asian Plastic Recycling Show (PRS), scheduled for November 13-14, 2024, is poised to kick off at the prestigious Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre in Singapore. This two-day event promises to bring together elite professionals…
Mitsubishi Chemical Unveils High-Bio-Content BENEBiOL™ Polycarbonate Diol
October 29, 2024 – Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG) has unveiled its latest breakthrough, BENEBiOL™, a polycarbonate diol with a significantly higher bio-based content. This groundbreaking product will make its debut at the 4th Sustainable Materials Exhibition, held at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan, at the end of October. According to MCG, BENEBiOL™ is the…
Ruifeng Advanced Materials Faces Challenges Despite Revenue Growth in 2024 Financial Report
October 29, 2024 – Ruifeng Advanced Materials Reports Mixed Financial Results for First Three Quarters of 2024 Ruifeng Advanced Materials (SZ 300243) has recently released its financial report for the first three quarters of 2024. The report reveals that the company achieved approximately RMB 1.47 billion in revenue during this period, marking an 11.66% increase…
Leading the Pack: China’s Plastic Film Industry and Its Future Trajectory
October 28, 2024 – China’s plastic flexible packaging industry, with over 50 years of development, has emerged as a pivotal player in the packaging sector. Dominated by plastic films since its inception in the late 1970s, the industry has swiftly secured a leading position in the domestic market. Today, plastic films are not only extensively…
Collaborative Milestone: Rewind®PET Process Package Patent Hits Global Market
October 28, 2024 – In a collaborative move that signals a significant advancement in the field of PET recycling, Japan Environment Planning Agency (JEPLAN), Axens, and IFP Energies nouvelles (IFPEN) have jointly announced the global launch of their comprehensive Rewind®PET process package patent. This milestone marks a breakthrough achievement for the partners within the scope…
Waste Plastic Bottles Transformed into Polyester Fibers in Jieyang
October 27, 2024 – Innovative Recycling Practices Transform Waste Plastic Bottles into Polyester Staple Fibers in Puning, Jieyang An innovative environmental practice is being implemented in the production workshop of Guangdong Yuanhui Environmental Protection Fiber Co., Ltd. in Puning City, Jieyang. Discarded plastic bottles undergo a complex and meticulous process, including sorting, high-temperature flotation, crushing,…
Innovating Plastic Safety: Elementis Introduces CHARGUARD™ Flame Retardant Synergists
October 25, 2024 – Elementis, a global leader in specialty additives, has recently announced the expansion of its product line with the addition of plastic compounding applications, and the grand introduction of CHARGUARD™ organic clay-based flame retardant synergists. This innovative product is designed to significantly enhance the anti-dripping and charring efficiency of non-halogenated flame retardants,…