A New Era in 3D Printing: Arkema and Yimai Intelligent’s PEKK Partnership
October 31, 2024 – Arkema and Yimai Intelligent Join Forces to Revolutionize 3D Printing with High-Performance Kepstan® PEKK Material In a groundbreaking collaboration, Arkema and Yimai Intelligent have announced a partnership to deliver advanced 3D printing solutions based on Kepstan® PEKK, a high-performance polymer. This alliance aims to enable users to rapidly manufacture PEKK printed…
New Polyethylene Wax Polymerization Technology Patented by Qingdao Elai
February 8, 2025 – Qingdao Elai New Materials Co., Ltd. Secures Utility Model Patent for Innovative Polyethylene Wax Polymerization Reactor Qingdao Elai New Materials Co., Ltd. has made a significant technological breakthrough in the field of polyethylene wax production, successfully obtaining a utility model patent titled “A Polymerization Reactor for Polyethylene Wax Raw Materials.” The…
Sichuan Petrochemical’s Lean Management and Transformation Drive Remarkable Success
January 18, 2025 – Sichuan Petrochemical Achieves Remarkable Success in 2024 Operations Sichuan Petrochemical has announced impressive achievements in its 2024 operations. At a recent production and operation management meeting, various functional departments within the company presented outstanding performance reports, highlighting a 19% year-on-year increase in crude oil processing volume and surpassing the targeted ethylene production, both…
Waterproof Coatings Unveiled: Varieties and Smart Selection Strategies
April 24, 2025 – Waterproof coatings play a pivotal role in building waterproofing projects, as their performance directly impacts the waterproof quality and service life of buildings. With a wide variety of waterproof coatings available on the market, each with its own unique characteristics, consumers often face numerous considerations when making their purchase decisions. In…
Solvay’s Multi-Year PVDF Pacts with Auto Giants: A €150M Leap into Battery Material Future
May 19, 2025 – Solvay, a global leader in advanced materials, has announced a major strategic coup with the signing of multi-year supply agreements worth over €150 million. Teaming up with renowned automotive manufacturers and battery producers, the company will supply its flagship battery-grade Solef® polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) starting from the first quarter of 2025….
Polypropylene Market Struggles Amid Falling Crude Oil Prices
October 23, 2024 – Polypropylene Market Faces Challenges Amidst Falling Crude Oil Prices The polypropylene market has been experiencing a sluggish performance, influenced by a combination of factors. The continuous decline in crude oil prices has significantly weakened the cost support, causing futures markets to retreat from their highs. This shift has generally dampened market…
LG Chem Invests in Zhongyin Plastics, Strengthening Plastic Recycling Collaboration
October 16, 2024 – LG Chem, a leading chemical company, has recently announced its investment in Guangdong Zhongyin Plastics Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Zhongyin Plastics”), with a capital injection of RMB 1.15 million, acquiring a 4.7619% share in the company. This move signifies LG Chem’s high recognition of Zhongyin Plastics and heralds a…
East China’s New Materials Hub Takes Shape: Rongsheng’s 30+ Unit Complex Enters Construction Phase
June 4, 2025 – A major milestone has been reached in the construction of Rongsheng New Materials (Zhoushan) Co., Ltd.’s Jin Tang Island chemical complex, as the first steel structure column for its 300,000-ton-per-year polyethylene oxide (PEO) unit was successfully hoisted. The event marks the official launch of the installation phase for the facility, highlighting…
Tariff Turmoil: BASF Sounds the Alarm on US – Led Global Chemical Industry Crisis
May 6, 2025 – The recent tariff hikes by the United States have drawn intense attention from the international chemical industry. On May 2, BASF Group, the German chemical giant, issued a stern warning regarding this matter, stating categorically that the unilateral actions of the US are inflicting severe damage on the global industrial chain….
Shanghai SECCO Unveils Environmental Impact Report for Ethylene Feedstock and Product Optimization Project
September 06, 2024 – Shanghai SECCO Petrochemical Company Limited has recently embarked on a pre-approval public consultation phase for the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report pertaining to its Ethylene Feedstock Optimization and Product Enhancement Project. This landmark initiative, spearheaded by SECCO in collaboration with Shanghai Danebella Environmental Technology Development Co., Ltd., is situated within the…