Shanghai SECCO Petrochemical Embarks on Ethylene Project Optimization
September 05, 2024 – Shanghai SECCO Petrochemical Co., Ltd., a leading player in China’s petrochemical industry, has recently made public the environmental impact report of its ethylene project’s raw material structure and product optimization initiative. This undertaking aims to diversify and lighten the ethylene feedstock, along with optimizing the polyethylene plant’s output, thereby bolstering the…
Alpla Expands Global Footprint with PET Recycling Investment in South Africa
December 6, 2024 – Austrian Packaging Giant Alpla Takes Major Step in South Africa with PET Recycling Plant Launch In a significant move for the packaging industry, Austrian manufacturer Alpla has opened its first PET recycling plant in South Africa, located in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal. The factory, spanning 90,000 square meters and with a total investment…
Waste Tires’ New Life: A Journey to Black Gold
February 25, 2025 – Old Tires’ Remarkable Transformation: From ‘Black Pollution’ to ‘Black Gold’ In today’s thriving automotive market, the demand for tires is soaring alongside the prosperity of the automobile industry. However, this boom has brought about a significant challenge: what to do with the millions of worn-out tires? China, as the world’s largest…
Portuguese Experts Aid Hamingji in PVC Line Debugging for Mass Production
February 21, 2025 – Hamingji (Ningbo) Automotive New Materials Co., Ltd., based in Chunxiao, Beilun, Ningbo, is embracing an international technical cooperation extravaganza. Recently, a technical team comprising 25 Portuguese experts arrived at this Sino-Portuguese-American joint venture, with the mission to assist in equipment debugging, tackle production technical challenges, and ensure the smooth commissioning of…
Breakthrough HMW-PLA Project Launched in Henan Province
November 25, 2024 – A landmark agreement was recently signed in Zhengzhou between the Shancheng District Government of Hebi City, Henan Province, and Henan Biological Industry Group, marking a significant step forward in the field of bio-based new materials. The signing ceremony for the high-molecular-weight polylactic acid (HMW-PLA) demonstration project signifies a collaborative effort to…
Sustainable Straws by CJ Biomaterials Hit TOUS les JOURS U.S. Locations
February 13, 2025 – TOUS les JOURS Embraces Sustainable Innovation with Plant-Based Straws Across U.S. Stores Renowned South Korean bakery chain TOUS les JOURS (also known as “TLJ”), a subsidiary of CJ Group, the largest food company in South Korea, has announced the nationwide rollout of innovative plant-based plastic straws at all its U.S. locations…
Polyplastics Introduces Sustainable LAPEROS® bG-LCP for a Greener Future
October 23, 2024 – Global Engineering Plastics Leader Polyplastics Unveils Sustainable Innovation with LAPEROS® bG-LCP Polyplastics Co., Ltd., a leading player in the engineering plastics industry, has recently announced a significant breakthrough with the introduction of LAPEROS® bG-LCP. This latest addition to their product portfolio is a sustainable solution crafted from biomass-derived materials using the…
Xin’an Corporation Acquires Quartz Sandstone Mine to Boost Silicon Supply Chain
September 27, 2024 – Xin’an Corporation Unveils Strategic Acquisition of Quartz Sandstone Mine in Yunnan In a move aimed at fortifying its strategic position, Xin’an Corporation announced yesterday that its board of directors has approved a resolution to acquire a quartz sandstone mine in Yunnan province, with an estimated reserve of no less than 100…
Global Polypropylene Film Trade in Turmoil as South Korea Renews Anti-Dumping Measures
April 28, 2025 – As the global polypropylene film market witnesses intensifying competition, the shadow of trade disputes looms large once again. South Korea, a significant consumer and importer of such products, has recently made a trade decision that has sparked widespread attention. According to the “2025 – 2030 Global and Chinese Polypropylene Industry Market…