Green Innovation: Sinopec Launches Pioneering Bio-Based Polyolefin Product
November 19, 2024 – Sinopec has reached a landmark achievement in the field of bio-based materials with the official launch of China’s first domestically produced bio-based polyolefin. This not only signifies a significant breakthrough in China’s research and development of bio-based materials but also lays a solid foundation for promoting green and low-carbon development. Sinopec…
Wansheng Shares Makes Strategic Move with Thailand Investment
December 26, 2024 – Wansheng Shares Tackles Challenges with Strategic Investment in Thailand Wansheng Shares, a prominent player in China’s flame retardant market, has faced a myriad of challenges in recent years. The interplay of geopolitical conflicts, inflationary pressures in Europe and the US, and capacity expansions has significantly altered the supply-demand dynamics for its…
Soil Crisis: Fungal Solution Emerges Against Microplastic Pollution
June 11, 2025 - Fungal Breakthrough Offers Hope in Fight Against Microplastic Soil Pollution A groundbreaking study led by China’s Kunming Institute of Botany has uncovered the cascading effects of microplastics on agricultural ecosystems while identifying a potential fungal solution. The international research team’s findings reveal alarming impacts on soil health and crop productivity, alongside…
Indonesia Launches Anti-Dumping Probe into Polypropylene Imports
December 24, 2024 – Indonesia’s Anti-Dumping Commission has officially announced the initiation of an anti-dumping investigation into Polypropylene Homopolymer (PP Homopolymer) imported from China, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Philippines, and South Africa. The products under investigation have been identified under the Indonesian tax code 3901.10.40. This measure marks not the first anti-dumping action…
FSSAI’s rPET Ruling: Catalyzing India’s Circular Economy in Packaging
April 22, 2025 – The packaging industry in India has received a significant policy boost. Recently, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) officially approved the use of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) for food contact materials. This decision is regarded as a crucial milestone in India’s journey towards sustainable development, poised to reshape…
LG Chem Invests in Zhongyin Plastics, Strengthening Plastic Recycling Collaboration
October 16, 2024 – LG Chem, a leading chemical company, has recently announced its investment in Guangdong Zhongyin Plastics Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Zhongyin Plastics”), with a capital injection of RMB 1.15 million, acquiring a 4.7619% share in the company. This move signifies LG Chem’s high recognition of Zhongyin Plastics and heralds a…
Breakthrough in Injection Molding: Youtai’s New Patent on Temp Control
December 31, 2024 – Shijiazhuang Youtai Plastic Products Co., Ltd. Makes a Breakthrough in Injection Molding Equipment Technology with a New Utility Patent Shijiazhuang Youtai Plastic Products Co., Ltd. has recently achieved a significant breakthrough in the field of injection molding equipment technology, successfully obtaining a utility patent with the authorization announcement number CN 222201570…
RadiciGroup and Lone Star Ink Agreement for Global Business Expansion
February 27, 2025 – Lone Star Fund XII, L.P., an affiliate of the US private equity giant Lone Star, has officially signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Specialty Chemicals and High-Performance Polymers business segment of Italy’s RadiciGroup. Since its establishment in 1941, RadiciGroup has grown from its headquarters in Bergamo, Italy, to become a…
Color Deviation in Plastics: Costly Pitfalls and the Path to Optimization
April 27, 2025 – In plastic product manufacturing workshops, the seemingly minor issue of color deviation actually conceals a significant cost pitfall. Industry data reveals that color discrepancies in plastic products lead to a staggering 5% scrap rate, largely due to companies’ insufficient understanding of pigments and color masterbatches. Behind this multi – billion –…
Krones-Powered Recycling Plant Sets New Standard for Food-Grade rPET Production
June 12, 2025 – AsiaMB Exclusive: Europe’s PET Recycling Revolution Reaches New Heights with Belgian Mega-Facility Belgium has entered a new era of circular economy with the inauguration of its first state-of-the-art PET bottle recycling plant in Filao. The joint venture between bottled water leader Sources ALMA and environmental services giant Veolia represents a €50…