H&M-Backed Syre Group Unveils Plan for Carbon-Neutral Textile Recycling in Vietnam
April 29, 2025 – A major investment initiative is set to reshape Vietnam’s textile industry landscape. On April 25, Binh Dinh Province in Vietnam and Sweden-based Syre Group inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a groundbreaking polyester fiber fabric recycling and production complex project. With a planned investment of approximately $1 billion, Syre Group…
Shandong Xianghai Titanium to Invest 4.5 Billion Yuan in New Titanium Dioxide Plant
September 04, 2024 – Shandong Xianghai Titanium Resource Technology Co., Ltd. is planning to invest 4.5 billion yuan to establish a new production facility capable of manufacturing 300,000 tons of titanium dioxide pigment annually using the chloride process. The ambitious project, set to occupy approximately 538.65 acres with a gross building area of 184,100 square…
New Era for Sinopec in Henan: Refining & Chemical Subsidiary Commences Operations
January 2, 2025 – Sinopec (Henan) Refining & Chemical Company Limited (hereinafter referred to as “Sinopec Henan Refining & Chemical”), has officially commenced operations as of January 1st, marking the simultaneous cessation of operations for the former Sinopec Luoyang Branch. Sinopec Henan Refining & Chemical, wholly owned by Sinopec Corporation, emerged from the assets reorganization…
Global Chemical Shakeup: Asahi Kasei Closes Thai Factory
November 27, 2024 – In a significant move, global chemical giant Asahi Kasei has announced plans to shut down its joint venture factory in Thailand, which produces acrylonitrile (AN), methyl methacrylate (MMA), and ammonium sulfate, among other products. According to a resolution passed at Asahi Kasei’s shareholder meeting, its subsidiary, PTT Asahi Chemical Co., Ltd….
Polyphenylene Ether (PPE): The Lightweight Engineering Plastic Taking Industries by Storm
August 12, 2024 – Polyphenylene ether, commonly known as PPE or PPO, stands out as the lightest engineering plastic, garnering attention for its exceptional dimensional stability and inherent halogen-free flame retardant properties. This versatile material has found its place in various sectors, including photovoltaics, automotive, electronics, home appliances, and water treatment. Notably, this innovative plastic,…
Unveiling the Secrets: Steps to Perfect Automotive Paint Matching
April 19, 2025 – The precise formulation of automotive paint is not only crucial for a vehicle’s aesthetic appeal but also a highly specialized task that demands meticulous attention to technical details and operational nuances. To achieve a perfect match with the original car paint, every step in the process, from obtaining the original color…
The Impact of Temperature on TPE Color Stability: Insights and Solutions
April 2, 2025 – In the realm of plastic processing, TPE materials have garnered significant favor due to their unique blend of plastic processing capabilities and rubber-like physical properties. However, TPE materials sometimes encounter issues with color instability during production, which not only mars the product’s appearance but may also diminish its market competitiveness. So,…
Nolikai Plastics’ New Patent Boosts Bubble Film Production Efficiency
January 4, 2025 – Nolikai Plastics (Kunshan) Co., Ltd. Secures Utility Model Patent for Innovative Bubble Film Production Feeding Device Nolikai Plastics (Kunshan) Co., Ltd. has recently been granted a utility model patent for its “Automatic Feeding Device for Bubble Film Production,” with the application dating back to April 2024. This patented technology revolves around…
From Plastics to Sealants: How Carbon Black is Evolving to Meet Industry Demands
June 25, 2025 – Pigment Carbon Black Emerges as Versatile Performer in Modern Industries AsiaMB Special Report: The pigment carbon black market is experiencing dynamic growth as this functional material demonstrates increasingly sophisticated applications across multiple industries. With evolving performance requirements from downstream sectors, manufacturers are developing innovative solutions to meet diverse technical specifications. Technical…
Plastic Modification: Elevating Performance and Cutting Costs
October 27, 2024 – Plastic Modification Technologies: Enhancing Performance and Reducing Costs In the plastic processing industry, modification technologies are gaining increasing attention as vital means of enhancing plastic properties and reducing costs. Through scientific modification methods, various aspects of plastics, including hardness, appearance, processability, transparency, mechanical properties, electromagnetic properties, aging resistance, wear resistance, thermal…