The EVOH Revolution: Why This Barrier Material is Outpacing Traditional Plastics
July 5, 2025 – EVOH Barrier Materials Market Enters New Growth Phase Amid Global Capacity Expansion The high-performance packaging materials sector is undergoing a significant transformation as demand for ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH) resins surges across multiple industries. With its unparalleled gas barrier properties, EVOH has become the material of choice for food packaging, pharmaceutical…
Syensqo Strengthens PPA and PPS Portfolio with Dual Expansions in China and U.S.
May 27, 2025 – Syensqo, a global leader in specialty materials, has recently announced the successful completion of a major expansion of its compounding production lines at its Changshu plant in China. The expanded lines, now fully operational, cover compounding capabilities for high – end products such as Amodel® PPA, Ryton® PPS, Kalix® HPPA, Omnix®…
From Colorants to Car Parts: The Domino Effect of Trump’s Hardline Trade Policy
July 1, 2025 - Trump’s Trade Ultimatum: Global Industries Brace for Impact In a Fox News interview airing June 29, former President Donald Trump declared no extensions would be granted for expiring global tariff exemptions set to lapse July 9. The hardline stance threatens to reignite trade wars, with Japan’s automotive sector emerging as a…
Smart Factories, Regional Focus: Inside Sika’s Game-Changing Global Production Network
June 27, 2025 – Sika’s Global Expansion Strategy Reaches New Heights with Tri-Continental Production Push Zurich – In a bold move to strengthen its worldwide presence, Sika AG has simultaneously broken ground on three new production facilities across China, Brazil, and Morocco. This strategic expansion underscores the Swiss specialty chemicals leader’s commitment to localized manufacturing…
Longbai Xiangyang’s Phase II Titanium Dioxide Project: A Smart Manufacturing Milestone
October 17, 2024 – Longbai Xiangyang Titanium Industry’s Phase II Titanium Dioxide Project Achieves Successful Production with Smart Manufacturing Leading Industry Trends Longbai Xiangyang Titanium Industry Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Longbai Group Co., Ltd., has emerged as a prominent player in the national high-tech enterprise sector. The company recently announced the successful production launch…
JSW Paints’ Bold Move: INR 120B Deal to Reshape Indian Paints Landscape
May 20, 2025 – The Indian paints market is abuzz with a significant development as JSW Paints has unveiled plans to acquire a 75% stake in AkzoNobel India for a staggering INR 120 billion (approximately USD 1 billion), marking a major consolidation move in the country’s paints sector. If the deal sails through smoothly, AkzoNobel…
From Labs to Real World: Extreme Water-Repellent Coatings Hit Commercial Scale
June 11, 2025 - Superhydrophobic Coatings Redefine Industrial Standards with Multi-Sector Applications A new generation of extreme hydrophobic coatings is transforming surface engineering across industries. These advanced materials – capable of achieving >150° contact angles and <10° sliding angles – are now enabling breakthroughs from solar energy infrastructure to next-gen medical devices. Five Revolutionary Capabilities…
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….
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September 27, 2024 – Calcium Carbonate: A Versatile Raw Material with Diverse Crystal Morphologies Catering to Various Industries Calcium carbonate, a vital raw material in the chemical industry, boasts a wide array of crystal morphologies, including cubic, spindle-shaped, chain-like, spherical, flake-like, and needle-like forms. Each unique morphology plays a distinctive role in specific industries. In…
Mitsubishi Chemical Invests Billions to Expand Flame – Retardant Functional Resin Capacity in China and France
April 30, 2025 – Mitsubishi Chemical Unveils Ambitious Capacity Expansion Plans for Flame – Retardant Functional Resins in China and France Mitsubishi Chemical, a global titan in the chemical industry, has recently made significant moves in its production capacity layout. In a strategic bid to align with market trends and meet the surging demands of…