Lego’s Sustainability Leap: Significant Progress in Sustainable Plastics Adoption
AsiaMB, August 31st — Lego, the globally renowned toy manufacturer, has recently announced significant advancements in its sustainability strategy during the first half of 2024, marking a notable leap in the adoption of sustainable plastics. According to Lego, a remarkable 30% of the raw resin procured in the first half of the year originated from…
Vietnam’s Plastics Sector to Shine at the 2025 VietnamPlas Exhibition
March 28, 2025 – Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is gearing up for a significant event in the plastics industry – the 2025 VietnamPlas International Plastics and Rubber Industry Exhibition. Scheduled to take place from September 17th to 20th at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), this exhibition stands as one of the premier…
Europe’s Chemical Exodus: How BASF’s €10B China Bet Signals a Global Industry Reset
March 17, 2025 – Europe’s chemical industry is undergoing a dramatic contraction, with the European Chemical Industry Council reporting the shutdown of approximately 11 million tons of annual production capacity between 2023 and 2024. Olefins capacity has been reduced by 26%, resulting in a loss of 2.86 million tons of ethylene and propylene output. According…
From Garbage to Gold: Microwave – Driven Waste Plastic Recycling
April 10, 2025 – In the field of solid waste treatment, a new breakthrough by a research team has drawn extensive attention, bringing a new turn of events to the thorny problem of waste plastic disposal. Researchers such as Ma Wangjing from the Oil and Gas Development Center of the Technical Institute of Physics and…
Masterbatches & Pigments: Differences that Matter in Plastic Coloring
December 3, 2024 – Exploring the Distinct World of Colorants: Pigment Powders vs. Color Masterbatches In the realm of plastic coloring, two prominent players stand out: pigment powders and color masterbatches. These colorants, though often used interchangeably, possess distinct differences that span their advantages, disadvantages, production methods, and application outcomes. Starting with their merits, color masterbatches…
Asia’s Automotive Industry Embraces Avient’s PCR-Based TPE Innovation
November 04, 2024 – Avient, a leading global supplier of specialized engineering materials, has recently announced the official launch of its reSound™ REC recycled thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) AF 7210 grade in the Asian market. This innovative product, which has already been successfully introduced in Europe, brings a new eco-friendly solution to automotive interior applications with…
Plastic Revolutionizes Rocket Manufacturing: A New Era in Aerospace Materials
February 21, 2025 – Plastic Emerges as a Game-Changer in Rocket Manufacturing, Ushering in a Material Revolution for Aerospace Technology. In the long journey of exploring the universe, an seemingly ordinary material – plastic – is gradually making its mark as a rising star in the field of rocket manufacturing. Traditionally, the selection of materials…
Alcantara Superfiber: A Highlight in Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra Luxury Car
March 14, 2025 – Xiaomi Unveils SU7 Ultra Luxury Vehicle, Featuring Alcantara Superfiber Upholstery as a Highlight Xiaomi has recently launched its SU7 Ultra, a domestically produced “new luxury car” that has captured the attention of many with its intelligent driving features and outstanding performance. Equally notable is the vehicle’s high-end configuration of materials, particularly…
Innovations in Transparent Polypropylene: A Booming Industry
October 25, 2024 – Transparent Polypropylene Industry in China: Thriving and Innovating In recent years, China’s transparent polypropylene (PP) industry has witnessed robust growth, with production and sales consistently rising, making it one of the fastest-growing varieties of polypropylene products. The continuous introduction of new processes and varieties has led to an expansion in the…
Innovative Technologies Tackle Oil Fume Emissions in Rubber & Plastic Industry
February 11, 2025 – The rubber and plastic materials manufacturing industry inevitably generates oil fume emissions during its production processes, primarily stemming from kitchens, injection molding, and vulcanization procedures. To tackle this environmental challenge, the industry and external stakeholders have been exploring and adopting a series of innovative technologies, striving to ensure that emissions meet…