Exploring the Factors That Drive Polypropylene Price Fluctuations
September 03, 2024 – Polypropylene (PP), a widely used chemical raw material in various fields such as plastic products, fibers, and films, has its price fluctuations significantly impacting related industries. This article delves into the primary factors influencing PP prices and their specific effects on the market. The foremost influencer of PP prices is undoubtedly…
Nanometer Molybdenum Powder: Unleashing Unique Value Across Industries
March 21, 2025 – Nanometer molybdenum powder, a molybdenum (Mo) powder material with nanoscale particle size, is increasingly demonstrating its unique value across multiple industrial sectors. Its exceptional properties make it an indispensable key material in numerous applications. At room temperature, nanometer molybdenum powder exhibits excellent stability, maintaining its performance even in air and showing…
EV Boom Drives Toray’s Fast-Track Resin Plant Opening in South China
June 12, 2025 – Toray Industries has marked a significant milestone in its China expansion strategy with the inauguration of its state-of-the-art resin production facility in Foshan’s Nanhai District. The Japanese materials giant completed the ¥400 million phase one project in a record-breaking 16 months, setting a new benchmark for foreign investment execution speed in…
Titanium Dioxide: The Versatile White Pigment Driving Industrial Innovation
August 31st Titanium dioxide, chemically known as TiO2, plays a pivotal role in various industrial sectors due to its remarkable properties. This white pigment and additive are widely used in coatings, plastics, inks, paper manufacturing, and cosmetics, thanks to its high covering power, excellent dispersibility, lightfastness, heat resistance, alkali resistance, and weatherability. According to the…
Eastman Pushes Sustainability with RecyClass-Certified Resins
February 15, 2025 – Eastman’s Eight Copolyester Resins Receive RecyClass Recyclability Certification Eastman has announced that eight of its copolyester resins, along with their equivalent renewable material grades (Renew grades), have successfully obtained RecyClass recyclability certification. These PET resins, which incorporate recycled materials, demonstrate Eastman’s commitment to sustainability. Notably, six of the copolyester resins, specifically…
Barium Carbonate from China, India under EU Anti-Dumping Investigation
December 31, 2024 – EU Initiates Anti-Dumping Investigation on Barium Carbonate from China and India On December 20, 2024, the European Commission officially announced the launch of an anti-dumping investigation into barium carbonate products originating from China and India. This move follows an application submitted by the EU company Kandelium Group GmbH on November 5th….
Wuxuan County: Leveraging Abundant Dolomite Resources for Calcium Carbonate Industry Growth
September 11, 2024 – Dubbed as the “Hometown of Dolomite in Guangxi,” Wuxuan County in Guangxi Province has gained a reputation both domestically and internationally for its abundant dolomite resources and superior quality. In recent times, the county has been leveraging this unique resource advantage to vigorously develop its calcium carbonate industry, with a focus…
From Shanghai to Semarang: Zhanchen’s Indonesian Factory Marks New Era in Global Coating Strategy
May 15, 2025 – Zhanchen New Materials Unveils Southeast Asia Expansion with Indonesia Production Hub Launch A pivotal milestone in Southeast Asia’s coating industry emerged on May 13 as Zhanchen New Materials officially commenced operations at its third overseas manufacturing facility in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia. Strategically located within the Kawasan Industrial Park, the plant…
September 24, 2024 – Major Chemical Project in Panzhihua: Boosting Calcium Product Output to 180,000 Tons
September 24, 2024 – A significant chemical project is set to grace the Geliping Industrial Park in Panzhihua, Sichuan: an upgraded production line capable of churning out 180,000 tons of calcium products annually. This ambitious venture stems from the expansion of an existing 140,000-ton nano-scale calcium hydroxide new material project, integrating multiple new production lines…
High-Purity BDO Production Kicks Off at Xinjiang Xinye’s Phase II Facility
December 1, 2024 – Xinjiang Xinye Energy & Chemical Co., Ltd. Achieves Major Milestone with Successful Launch of 200,000 TPA BDO Phase II Project Xinjiang Xinye Energy & Chemical Co., Ltd. has announced the successful startup of its 200,000 tons per annum (TPA) 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) Phase II project on November 27, following 18 months of…