Advanced Polycarbonate Resin from SABIC Offers Unparalleled Chemical Resistance
December 18, 2024 – SABIC Unveils LNP™ ELCRES™ CXL Polycarbonate Copolymer Resin for Enhanced Chemical Resistance SABIC has recently announced the successful launch of its LNP™ ELCRES™ CXL polycarbonate (PC) copolymer resin, a cutting-edge material that offers novel solutions for customers across the automotive, electronics, industrial, and infrastructure sectors. In the face of escalating challenges…
Private Equity Eyes DuPont’s Heritage Assets as Company Pivots to High-Tech Materials
July 17, 2025 – DuPont de Nemours has initiated a landmark divestment of its legendary Nomex and Kevlar businesses, marking a pivotal shift in the chemical giant’s strategic focus. The proposed $2 billion transaction, currently drawing interest from prominent private equity firms including Advent International, represents one of the most significant portfolio realignments in recent…
Coatings Industry Shake-Up: Will AkzoNobel Acquire BASF’s Divested Business?
April 30, 2025 – AkzoNobel Eyes BASF’s Divested Coatings Business: A Game-Changer in the Global Coatings Industry? A bombshell was dropped in the global coatings industry on April 27, as reported by the Dutch financial daily Het Financieele Dagblad. AkzoNobel, the Amsterdam-based coatings behemoth, is reportedly eyeing the coatings business unit that German chemical titan…
Bio-based Nylon Alliance Forms to Drive Industry Growth
Recently, several leading enterprises in the textile industry have jointly established the Bio-based Nylon Textile Industry Alliance to promote the development of the bio-based nylon industry. This alliance brings together industry leaders, including Heilongjiang Yipin New Material Co., Ltd. as the chairman unit, Fujian Yongrong Jinjiang Co., Ltd. and Guangdong Textile Import and Export Corporation…
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…
Second Wave of MDI Price Increases Hits Asian Markets
May 30, 2025 -AsiaMB Reports: Global MDI Market Faces Sustained Price Surge The color masterbatch industry is bracing for significant cost impacts as Wanhua Chemical announces new price adjustments for its MDI products across Southeast Asia. Effective June 1, both polymeric and pure MDI prices will increase by $100/ton, marking the company’s second regional price…
Global Backing Powers Turkey’s Landmark $2 Billion PP Production Project
April 19, 2025 – A significant investment project has landed in Turkey’s industrial sector. Rönesans Holding, a major Turkish contracting and investment conglomerate, recently finalized financing to kickstart the development of the Ceyhan Polypropylene (PP) production plant and terminal facilities. With a staggering value of $2 billion, this initiative stands as one of the largest…
Shanghai SECCO Unveils Environmental Impact Report for Ethylene Feedstock and Product Optimization Project
September 06, 2024 – Shanghai SECCO Petrochemical Company Limited has recently embarked on a pre-approval public consultation phase for the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report pertaining to its Ethylene Feedstock Optimization and Product Enhancement Project. This landmark initiative, spearheaded by SECCO in collaboration with Shanghai Danebella Environmental Technology Development Co., Ltd., is situated within the…
US Postpones Final Ruling on Chinese Epoxy Resins Anti-Dumping Case
December 12, 2024 – US Department of Commerce Postpones Final Ruling on Epoxy Resins Anti-Dumping Case from China to March 2025 The US Department of Commerce has recently announced a postponement of the final ruling date for the Less Than Fair Value (LTFV) case, concerning imports of certain epoxy resins from China, to March 28,…
Japan’s Limestone Riches Fuel Global Calcium Carbonate Industry Leadership
October 12, 2024 – Japan, a Prominent Player in Limestone Resources, Fuels Calcium Carbonate Industry Growth Japan boasts a significant position in the global limestone market, with its abundant reserves spread across the country. From Hokkaido to Kyushu, approximately 200 limestone mines dot the landscape, providing a solid foundation for the thriving calcium carbonate industry….