Sulzer and Sika Unveil 50-50 Joint Venture to Tackle Europe’s Construction Plastic Waste Crisis
June 6, 2025 – Two Swiss industrial powerhouses, Sulzer and Sika, have recently announced a strategic partnership to establish a joint venture aimed at driving technological innovation in architectural plastic recycling. This collaboration marks a pivotal stride for Europe’s construction industry in its transition toward a circular economy. Under the signed memorandum of understanding, the…
Recycled Silica: The Key to Sustainable Tire Production from Solvay and Hankook Tire
February 11, 2025 – Solvay and Hankook Tire Join Forces to Pioneer Recycled Silica Development for a Sustainable Tire Future Recently, Solvay, a leading global chemical company, and Hankook Tire, a tire manufacturer, announced a significant agreement to collaborate on technological innovation and jointly develop “recycled silica” materials. This partnership marks a crucial step forward…
Low-Ash Polypropylene: A High-Performance Material with Extensive Application Prospects
October 15, 2024 – Polypropylene Ash Content: A Key Factor in Determining Material Quality and Application Polypropylene, a widely used plastic material, leaves behind a non-volatile residue known as polypropylene ash after high-temperature incineration. This ash content, typically controlled to an extremely low level of 0.005% or less in high-quality polypropylene products, is referred to…
Mitsubishi Chemical to Transform and Expand with KV35 Strategy
November 18, 2024 – Mitsubishi Chemical Group has unveiled its ambitious business vision, “KAITEKI Vision 35 (KV35),” aiming to make its chemical business the core driver of growth. The company aspires to achieve a core operating revenue of 570 billion yen (approximately 26.37 billion RMB) by 2029 and further soar to 900 billion yen (around…
Discoloration Woes in Flame-Retardant Modified Materials: Key Culprits Revealed
April 28, 2025 – The discoloration of flame-retardant modified materials during processing and storage has long been a persistent headache for chemical manufacturing enterprises. This issue not only undermines the visual quality of products but also risks eroding customer trust and dampening market sales. So, what exactly are the culprits behind the discoloration of flame-retardant…
The Role of Waterproof Membranes in Ensuring Building Durability
March 5, 2025 – Waterproof Membranes: A Vital Component in the Construction Industry with Diverse Applications In the realm of construction, waterproof membranes stand as a cornerstone material, playing an indispensable role in safeguarding structures from moisture infiltration. From rooftops to basements and bathrooms, wherever waterproofing is a necessity, these membranes are the go-to solution….
PVC Paste Resins Face New Anti-Dumping Duties in Indian Market
January 3, 2025 – India Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties on PVC Paste Resins from Multiple Countries In a significant move, India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry has announced a definitive anti-dumping final determination on Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) paste resins originating from Mainland China, South Korea, Malaysia, Norway, Thailand, and Taiwan region of China. Effective from June…
Closed-Loop Recycling Breakthrough: Aocell Secures TÜV Certification for Automotive PCR Materials
March 17, 2025 – TÜV Rheinland Greater China, a leading international third-party testing, inspection, and certification body, has awarded Shanghai Aocell Material Technology Co., Ltd. (Aocell) with a Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) material content verification certificate for automotive applications. The certification ceremony, attended by Dr. Wenjun Xia, Founder and President of Aocell, Hou Jingyue, Executive Director…
Baoding Haorui Machinery: Leading the Global Plastic Recycling Revolution
September 04, 2024 – Baoding Haorui Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd., a professional enterprise that has been deeply involved in the field of plastic recycling equipment since 1992, has established a solid reputation globally thanks to its excellent product quality and extensive sales network. The company specializes in the production of PET bottle recycling equipment, as…
Breakthrough at Tianjin Petrochemical: New High Melt Index PE Product Launched
December 3, 2024 – Tianjin Petrochemical has announced a significant breakthrough in the domestic polyethylene market with the successful development and inaugural production of PE-L H2799D, a new polyethylene product boasting the highest melt index in China. This remarkable achievement, with a melt index surpassing 150 grams per 10 minutes, not only fills a gap…