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Lego’s Vietnam Factory: Sustainable Steps and Market Reach
April 10, 2025 – Lego Group, a global leader in the toy industry, has recently taken a significant strategic step with the official inauguration and operation of its manufacturing plant in Binh Duong Province, southern Vietnam. This newly-built facility marks the sixth manufacturing base of Lego Group worldwide and represents a crucial addition to its…
Times New Material: Big Wind Blade Contract & Breakthrough in Recyclable Tech
April 8, 2025 – On April 3, Times New Material Technology Co., Ltd. (Stock Code: 600458) released an announcement. In the first quarter of 2025, the company successfully signed a “Blade Sales Contract” with leading wind turbine manufacturers in the wind power industry. The total contract value reached a staggering 1.98 billion yuan (including tax),…
EU’s Anti – Dumping on Adipic Acid: Impact and China’s Breakthrough Strategies
April 8, 2025 – Recently, the European Commission issued an announcement. In response to the applications submitted by Lanxess Germany and RadiciGroup on January 28, it launched an anti – dumping investigation on adipic acid originating from China. The time scope of this investigation is from January 1 to December 31, 2024, and the injury…
PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Meet Their Match: Lummus’ Operational Treatment Unit
April 8, 2025 – On April 1, 2025, Lummus Technology announced an exciting development: its demonstration unit for per – and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals”, has been successfully put into operation and is operating stably. This commercial – scale treatment system ingeniously combines the cutting – edge technologies of Lummus and…
BASF to Launch Eco – friendly Composite Platform at CHINAPLAS 2025
April 8, 2025 – The chemical industry is on the verge of a grand event. From April 15 to 18, 2025, the CHINAPLAS 2025 International Rubber and Plastics Exhibition will be held with great fanfare. Notably, the Dispersions and Resins Business Unit of BASF will make its debut at this exhibition. During the event, BASF…
Nelumbo Acquisition by Kuraray Signals Expansion in Surface Modification Technologies
April 7, 2025 – Kuraray, a prominent player in the chemical industry, has announced its intention to acquire Nelumbo, a company headquartered in Hayward, California, USA. The transaction, facilitated through Kuraray’s U.S. subsidiary, Kuraray Holdings U.S.A., Inc., is set to proceed with the acquisition price currently undisclosed to the public. It is anticipated that this…
Ningbo Masterbatch Gears Up to Seize DuPont’s Vacated Share in Color Masterbatch Industry
April 7, 2025 – Global chemical powerhouse DuPont is currently under antitrust scrutiny, a development that could trigger a ripple effect across the color masterbatch industry, presenting structural advantages for Ningbo Masterbatch (SZ301019), a leading domestic player in the field. DuPont boasts significant technological barriers and market share in the color masterbatch sector, capturing approximately…
The Colombo Plastic and Rubber Show: Catalyzing Industry Growth and Connectivity
April 7, 2025 – A grand event in the plastics and rubber industry is set to take place at the BMIC Exhibition Centre in Colombo, Sri Lanka from August 29 to 31, 2025. The Colombo Plastic and Rubber Innovation Exhibition, jointly organized by the seasoned Smart Expos & Fairs India Pvt Ltd and the Plastics…
LCP in 5G Antennas: Challenges and Opportunities Despite Kuraray’s Production Shift
April 3, 2025 – Kuraray Co., Ltd. has recently announced the discontinuation of its Vecstar™ FCCL (Flexible Copper Clad Laminate) production, while its facility in Saijo, Japan, will continue to focus on manufacturing and expanding the application scope of Vecstar™ Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) films. Notably, Vecstar™ stands as the world’s first LCP film, developed…
Revolutionary HDPE Corrugated Pipe: Durability Meets Sustainability
April 3, 2025 – A new type of plastic piping, the HDPE Rib-Reinforced Spiral Corrugated Pipe, is revolutionizing the industry with its innovative design and exceptional performance. This novel pipe, crafted from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and featuring an advanced spiral winding technique combined with rib reinforcement, has quickly gained traction in the market due to…