Indian Sugar Giant BCML Aims High with PLA Plant and New Leadership
February 16, 2025 – Indian Sugar Giant BCML Announces PLA Plant Expansion and Appoints Industry Veteran as Chemicals Business President Indian sugar industry titan Balrampur Chini Mills (BCML) has recently unveiled plans to construct a 75,000-tonne per annum polylactic acid (PLA) plant in Uttar Pradesh. With ambitions to scale up, the company aims to increase…
Japanese Nano-Calcium Carbonate Firms Lead Global Market with Advanced Technologies
October 23, 2024 – Japanese Nano-Calcium Carbonate Industry Demonstrates Robust Strength, with Multiple Companies Leading the Global Market Japanese companies such as Shiroishi Kogyo Co., Ltd., Maruo Calcium, and Takehara Chemical have established a prominent presence in the nano-calcium carbonate sector, thanks to their advanced technologies and extensive experience. Shiroishi Kogyo, a pioneer in the…
Plastic Industry on Edge After Trump’s Tariff and Policy Announcements
February 12, 2025 – The plastic industry is buzzing with anticipation following two recent moves by former U.S. President Trump, which are poised to have far-reaching implications for the sector. In a bold decision, Trump announced the imposition of steep tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States. This unwavering stance, with…
BASF’s Styrodur® Brand Changes Hands: BACHL Takes Over in 2025 Deal
January 18, 2025 – Chemical Giant BASF Announces Major Business Realignment: Styrodur® Insulation Material Sold to BACHL At the beginning of the new year 2025, BASF, a leading chemical company, has announced a significant business adjustment by transferring its Styrodur® insulation material business to Karl Bachl Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH & Co. KG (hereinafter referred to as…
Medical Plastics: Unraveling the Effects of Sterilization Techniques and Regulatory Constraints
May 13, 2025 – With the vigorous growth of the healthcare industry, medical plastics, as a crucial component of medical devices, have their sterilization tolerance closely intertwined with the reliability and lifespan of products. Different sterilization methods exert diverse impacts on the properties of medical plastics, which has become a key consideration for modified plastics…
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…
Hezhou Soars in Calcium Carbonate Industry: A Tale of Resourceful Growth and Innovation
August 30, 2024 – Guangxi Hezhou, a cornerstone of China’s calcium carbonate industry, has witnessed a robust surge in its sector’s growth trajectory in recent years. Boasting a proven marble reserve of an astonishing 2.6 billion cubic meters, accounting for approximately one-eighth of the nation’s total marble resources, Hezhou’s superior quality deposits have positioned it…
From Flow to Function: How Rheology Shapes Masterbatch Quality and Processing
August 29, 2025 – As the polymer materials industry advances towards high-end and functional applications, color masterbatch, a critical carrier that binds pigments/functional additives with resin matrices, plays a pivotal role in determining the performance and processing stability of downstream products. At the heart of masterbatch research, production, and application lies rheological properties—a core factor…
Domestic Transparent ABS Innovation Boosts China’s Polymer Independence
June 12, 2025 – AsiaMB Exclusive: Chinese Breakthrough in Transparent ABS Resins Shakes Up Global Masterbatch Market Tianjin Dagu Chemical Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Bohai Chemical Group, has achieved a major technological milestone with the successful industrialization of its self-developed transparent ABS resin (MABS) using emulsion graft bulk SAN blending technology. This advancement positions…
Multiple Factors Hit China’s Chemical Exports: A Closer Look
October 24, 2024 – China’s chemical enterprises are currently grappling with a severe challenge: a dearth of orders. The latest data released by the General Administration of Customs reveals a notable decline in China’s import and export figures for the first three quarters of 2024. Specifically, in September, China’s imports saw a year-on-year growth of…