From Tax Haven to Tariff Trouble: PepsiCo’s Irish Dilemma in the US Market
May 11, 2025 – The “tariff wave” sweeping across the United States is impacting American daily life in unexpected ways, and even the common cola bottles in people’s hands are not spared. PepsiCo, in particular, has been severely affected. Going back to the 1970s, driven by cost considerations, PepsiCo relocated its core beverage concentrate production…
100 Million Yuan Investment: Komair’s Colored Masterbatch Project Set to Revitalize Industry
April 19, 2025 – In the Circular Economy Industrial Park of Xianrendu Town, a bustling construction scene unfolds. At the site of the 12,000 – ton – per – year colored masterbatch project invested 100 million yuan by Hubei Komair Technology Co., Ltd., construction machinery operates non – stop, and workers are racing against time…
The Evolving Landscape of Colorants: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities
January 21, 2025 – Colorants, the magical substances that breathe life into plastic products with vibrant hues, are thriving amidst the evolving market landscape. These colorants can be broadly classified into pigments and dyes, with pigments further divided into inorganic and organic categories, while dyes come in various forms such as powders, pastes, concentrated masterbatches,…
UK Faces Uphill Battle in Plastic Film Recycling Ahead of 2027 Mandate
May 18, 2025 -The UK is bracing for a significant challenge in plastic film recycling as the 2027 deadline for mandatory recycling requirements approaches, necessitating the urgent establishment of a scalable and economically viable recycling system. Currently, both the recycling infrastructure and public awareness in the UK fall short of the demands posed by this…
Global TPU Market: China’s Rising Prominence and Shifting Price Trends
November 15, 2024 – China’s TPU Industry Soars to New Heights Amidst Global Competition China has cemented its status as a major producer and consumer in the global TPU (thermoplastic polyurethanes) market. By 2023, the country’s TPU output skyrocketed to 707,000 tons, with consumption closely following at 610,000 tons. This vast market has attracted a…
Innovations in Polyolefin Foam: Enhancing Insulation with COC Technology
October 24, 2024 – Polyolefin foam, a lightweight and versatile material, has demonstrated extensive application potential in various sectors including packaging, construction, and automotive. This type of foam plastic, based on polyolefin, forms a unique pore structure through the expansion of blowing agents at high temperatures. This not only reduces material density but also significantly…
Coal-Based POE Technology: A Breakthrough for Energy, Economy, and Environment
November 26, 2024 – A groundbreaking achievement has been made in the continuous production technology of coal-based polyolefin elastomer (POE), marking a significant leap forward in various aspects including resource utilization, energy security, economic value, environmental sustainability, and technological innovation. In terms of resource utilization and energy security, this coal-based POE technology has opened up…
CJ Biomaterials Unleashes New PHA Grades for Biodegradable Straw Manufacturing
November 26, 2024 – CJ Biomaterials Unveils Innovative PHACT™ PHA Compounds for Straw Production CJ Biomaterials, a subsidiary of South Korea’s CJ CheilJedang and a leader in polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers, has announced the successful production of straws using its new PHACT™ PHA compound, CB0400A. Headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, the company has developed both amorphous (aPHA)…
Cangzhou Dahua’s PC Products Gain EU Market Access with REACH Certification
November 18, 2024 – Cangzhou Dahua has announced the successful completion of the EU REACH certification for its Polycarbonate (PC) products. The smooth shipment of the first 51 tons of PC products to Europe not only signifies that Cangzhou Dahua’s PC products fully comply with European safety and environmental standards but also marks the company’s…
The Link Between Takeout – Associated Microplastics and Cardiovascular Diseases
April 10, 2025 – In today’s fast – paced life, takeout has become a convenient choice for many “working people” to solve their three meals a day. However, while enjoying the convenience of takeout, people often overlook the hidden health hazards. Besides the commonly criticized issues of high – oil, high – salt, and low…