New Harmony Invests Billions to Forge a Nylon New Material Industry Chain in Tianjin

New Harmony recently unveiled a major investment plan to construct a nylon new material project in the Tianjin Nangang Industrial Zone. The company’s board of directors has approved this initiative, and a corresponding Investment Cooperation Agreement has been signed with the Tianjin Economic and Technological Development Zone Management Committee. The estimated total investment for this…

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Daqing Petrochemical’s Breakthrough: 514 Tons of Innovative Polyethylene Resin Produced

August 14, 2024 – Daqing Petrochemical Company recently announced that they have successfully trial-produced 514 tons of a new product, the micro-crosslinked low haze metallocene linear polyethylene resin LKHMS1810. This innovative product has undergone rigorous testing, with all indicators meeting the required standards. This achievement not only fills a domestic technological gap but also marks…

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Lianyungang Forum to Explore Developments in Ethylene Downstream Industry

September 11, 2024 – The chemical industry’s spotlight has once again fallen on Lianyungang, where a forum on the development of high-end new materials in the ethylene downstream industry is set to take place. Organized by ASIACHEM Consulting, this forum aims to explore new policies, market opportunities, and technological advancements in high-end downstream new materials…

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Indian Brand Duroflex’s Eco-Innovation: From Waste PET Bottles to High-End Mattress Textiles

June 6, 2025 – Indian mattress brand Duroflex has unveiled a major environmental achievement: transforming 2 million discarded PET plastic bottles into premium mattress fabrics through innovative technology. This breakthrough provides a new paradigm for plastic waste recycling and highlights the company’s leadership in sustainable development. To commemorate this milestone, Duroflex showcased a turtle sculpture…

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End of an Era: SABIC Shuts Down Historic UK Ethylene Plant Amid European Industry Crisis​

​​June 30, 2025 -​​ ​​SABIC Shuts Down UK Olefins Plant, Marking End of an Era for European Petrochemicals​​ In a significant move reflecting the shifting dynamics of the global chemical industry, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) has permanently decommissioned its Olefins 6 cracker in Teesside, UK. The facility, which had been idle since 2020, will…

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Titanium Market Insights: China’s September Imports Decline, Yet Yearly Growth Persists

October 21, 2024 – China’s titanium ore imports in September experienced a notable decline compared to the previous month, yet remained resilient on a year-over-year basis. Specifically, the nation imported a total of 268,000 tonnes of titanium ore, marking a substantial 57.1% decrease from August. However, this figure still represented a 6.2% increase when compared…

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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…

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