Major Propylene Production Boost for LyondellBasell in US Market
March 16, 2025 – LyondellBasell Announces Major Propylene Production Expansion in Channelview, USA Global chemical giant LyondellBasell has recently unveiled plans to construct a new propylene production facility at its integrated Channelview complex near Houston, USA, as part of its strategy to boost production capacity. The groundbreaking ceremony for this ambitious project is anticipated in…
Egypt Steps Up Sustainability Efforts with New PET Recycling Initiative
November 13, 2024 – Egypt Takes a Bold Step Towards Sustainability with $20 Million PET Recycling Facility In a groundbreaking collaboration, the Nile River Recycling Company and the Master Development Company (MDC), an industrial developer, have recently signed an agreement to build a $20 million polyethylene terephthalate (PET) recycling facility within the Sokhna Integrated Industrial…
UN120A5 by Yizumi Draws Attention at Slovenia’s PLAGKEM
April 10, 2025 – On April 8th, local time, at the Celje Exhibition Center, a grand event in the plastics and rubber industry – the Slovenian International Plastics and Rubber Exhibition (PLAGKEM) – kicked off. This four – day exhibition has attracted significant attention from the industry. At this exhibition, Yizumi (300415), in collaboration with…
BASF Launches Major Lawsuit Over Ethylene Price Manipulation
January 18, 2025 – BASF Launches Billion-Euro Lawsuit Against Four Firms for Alleged Ethylene Price Manipulation German chemical giant BASF has recently initiated a lawsuit seeking billions in damages against four companies accused of manipulating ethylene procurement prices. Confirming the move, BASF officially filed the suit on January 16 against the firms implicated in the…
Beyond the Flame: How Plastics, Rubbers, and Fibers Conquer Extreme Heat
May 26, 2025 – High-Temperature Resistant Materials: Pioneering Innovations Across Industries with Thermal Fortitude In the realm of chemical engineering, high-temperature resistant materials have emerged as indispensable assets, with plastics, rubbers, and fibers redefining performance benchmarks in extreme thermal environments. These materials are transforming industries by combining durability, stability, and efficiency in ways previously unattainable….
Black Masterbatch: A Key Player in the Plastic Industry’s Safety and Quality Assurance
March 14, 2025 – Plastic Color Masterbatches: Navigating Safety Concerns and Highlighting the Role of Black Masterbatch Plastic color masterbatches, a crucial additive for imparting color to plastic products, have long been under the industry’s safety spotlight. These masterbatches consist of a carrier, dispersant, colorant, fillers, and various additives, with the colorant being the primary…
Jotun Nails 3C Certification in China, Powers Through Q1 with Strong Growth
May 27, 2025 – As China prepares to enforce a new regulation mandating that water – based interior wall paints listed in the mandatory 3C certification catalog must obtain the 3C mark and certification before entering the market starting July 1, 2025, global paint giant Jotun has announced a significant achievement in the Chinese market.…
Nano-Calcium Carbonate: Revolutionizing Plastic Performance and Processing
August 30, 2024 -In the realm of plastics manufacturing, modified nano-calcium carbonate has emerged as a pivotal factor in elevating product performance to new heights. Far surpassing its conventional role as mere filler, nano-calcium carbonate imparts remarkable enhancements to plastic products, not only augmenting their bulk but also dramatically bolstering their hardness, strength, and heat…
Chemical Price Surge: Winners and Losers in the High – Stakes Game of Survival
April 24, 2025 – A perfect storm of fluctuating tariff policies, skyrocketing raw material prices, surging logistics costs, tightened environmental inspections, and widespread global chemical plant maintenance has propelled the chemical industry into a “super cycle” of high – volatility pricing. During this extraordinary period, structural contradictions within the industry have become increasingly pronounced. The…
Custom Wig Production Gets a Green Makeover with Bio-Polyurethane
February 20, 2025 – Mitsui Chemicals and comprehensive hair salon service provider ARTNATURE have recently announced a groundbreaking collaboration to produce custom wig molds using bio-based polyurethane materials starting from February 2025. This innovative move is set to revolutionize the wig manufacturing industry. In the production process of custom wigs, 3D scanners are first used…