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Innovative “Wind-Fishery Integration” Model Bears Fruit in Zhuhai Jinwan
January 18, 2025 – Guangdong Energy Group’s Zhuhai Jinwan Marine Ranch Demonstrates Initial Success with Bumper Harvest The Phase I of Guangdong Energy Group’s Zhuhai Jinwan Marine Ranch Demonstration Project has recently witnessed its first harvest, with over 5,000 kilograms of seabass harvested from the initial fishing expedition, marking a preliminary achievement for the project….
Global Chemical Giants Announce Price Adjustments Amid Cost Pressures
January 18, 2025 – The chemical industry has kicked off the new year with a wave of price hikes as global giants announce adjustments to their product prices in response to escalating cost pressures. On January 15th, Wanhua Chemical announced an increase in the selling prices of MDI (diphenylmethane diisocyanate) and TDI (toluene diisocyanate) in…
The Rise of Eco-Friendly Color-Spun Yarn in Fashion
January 15, 2025 – The textile industry is undergoing a transformation thanks to the unique “dye first, spin later” process of color-spun technology. This innovative approach not only streamlines production for downstream processors but also cuts costs and adds significant value to products. Compared to the traditional “spin first, dye later” method, color-spun yarns boast…
PVC Paste Resins Face New Anti-Dumping Duties in Indian Market
January 3, 2025 – India Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties on PVC Paste Resins from Multiple Countries In a significant move, India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry has announced a definitive anti-dumping final determination on Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) paste resins originating from Mainland China, South Korea, Malaysia, Norway, Thailand, and Taiwan region of China. Effective from June…
Inner Mongolia Company’s THF Production Takes Off, Reaches South Korea
January 3, 2025 – Inner Mongolia Meibang Zhongke’s Tetrahydrofuran Makes International Debut in South Korea Good news has emerged from the Hainan High-tech Industrial Development Zone, as the first batch of 14.4 tons of tetrahydrofuran (THF) produced by Inner Mongolia Meibang Zhongke New Materials Co., Ltd. has successfully departed for South Korea after rigorous inspection…
Taixing-based Sennic Chemicals Shines with Major Foreign Investment Project Recognition
January 3, 2025 – Great News from Taixing, Jiangsu: Sennic Chemicals (Taixing) Co., Ltd.’s Organic Pigment Project Makes the Commerce Ministry’s Prestigious Foreign Investment Project List Sennic Chemicals (Taixing) Co., Ltd. has recently received accolades with its 8,500-ton annual capacity expansion project for high-fastness, high-performance organic pigments being selected for the Commerce Ministry’s significant foreign…
Transport Challenges Prompt Japanese Beverage Makers to Switch to Square Bottles
January 2, 2025 – Japanese Beverage Industry Embraces Packaging Revolution Amid Transport Challenges The Japanese beverage industry is undergoing a significant packaging transformation, driven by new government regulations and the need to adapt to reduced truck driver working hours. In response to transportation challenges, numerous beverage manufacturers are considering a switch from traditional round plastic…
Beverage Industry Faces Changes with California’s Cap Bill
January 2, 2025 – California Proposes New Bill to Mandate Attached Caps for Plastic Bottles by 2027 California has recently introduced a new bill that requires plastic bottle manufacturers to equip containers under 3 liters with securely attached caps by 2027. The bill, proposed by San Diego Democratic Senator Steve Padilla, is scheduled for a…
Barium Carbonate from China, India under EU Anti-Dumping Investigation
December 31, 2024 – EU Initiates Anti-Dumping Investigation on Barium Carbonate from China and India On December 20, 2024, the European Commission officially announced the launch of an anti-dumping investigation into barium carbonate products originating from China and India. This move follows an application submitted by the EU company Kandelium Group GmbH on November 5th….
Mexico Imposes 35% Tariff on Textiles to Safeguard Industry Jobs
December 26, 2024 – Mexico Implements Significant Measures to Safeguard Textile Industry Jobs In a major move to protect employment in its domestic textile sector, the Mexican government has recently taken decisive action. On December 19th, President Claudia Sheinbaum and Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard jointly signed a new decree imposing a 35% import tariff on…