
Sustainable Straws by CJ Biomaterials Hit TOUS les JOURS U.S. Locations
February 13, 2025 – TOUS les JOURS Embraces Sustainable Innovation with Plant-Based Straws Across U.S. Stores Renowned South Korean bakery chain TOUS les JOURS (also known as “TLJ”), a subsidiary of CJ Group, the largest food company in South Korea, has announced the nationwide rollout of innovative plant-based plastic straws at all its U.S. locations…

Tosoh Strengthens Market Position with Nanyang Factory Expansion for HDI Derivatives
December 6, 2024 – Tosoh Expands Factory to Boost HDI Derivative Production Capacity Tosoh, a leading Japanese chemical company, has announced plans to expand its Nanyang factory located in Chunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. The expansion aims to enhance the production capacity of hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) derivatives. Upon completion, the factory’s annual HDI production capacity is…

Nano-Calcium Carbonate: Revolutionizing Plastic Performance and Processing
August 30, 2024 -In the realm of plastics manufacturing, modified nano-calcium carbonate has emerged as a pivotal factor in elevating product performance to new heights. Far surpassing its conventional role as mere filler, nano-calcium carbonate imparts remarkable enhancements to plastic products, not only augmenting their bulk but also dramatically bolstering their hardness, strength, and heat…

Exploring New Perspectives: An Insightful Article
Recently, Global New Material International announced a major agreement with Germany’s Merck Group, acquiring the latter’s global surface solutions business for approximately 5.187 billion yuan (665 million euros) in cash. This transaction, expected to be completed by 2025, marks a significant milestone for Global New Material International and the Chinese pearlescent materials industry, indicating that…

BASF’s New Ultrason® Material Enhances Design Flexibility in Electronics
April 2, 2025 – BASF Unveils Innovative High-Flow Material: Ultrason® D 1010 G6 U40 for Electronics Industry BASF has recently launched an innovative high-flow material, Ultrason® D 1010 G6 U40, developed based on a polyethersulfone (PESU) blend, specifically designed to meet the demanding requirements of the electronics and electrical industry. This cutting-edge Ultrason® material not…

Nelumbo Acquisition by Kuraray Signals Expansion in Surface Modification Technologies
April 7, 2025 – Kuraray, a prominent player in the chemical industry, has announced its intention to acquire Nelumbo, a company headquartered in Hayward, California, USA. The transaction, facilitated through Kuraray’s U.S. subsidiary, Kuraray Holdings U.S.A., Inc., is set to proceed with the acquisition price currently undisclosed to the public. It is anticipated that this…

Calcium Sources in Liaoning Xinda Talc Powder and Their Impact on Plastic Applications
May 21, 2025 – In the dynamic realm of plastic modification, talc powder, as a pivotal filler material, exerts a profound influence on the properties of plastic products, with its elemental composition playing a crucial role. This article delves deep into the origin of calcium in the talc powder products of Liaoning Xinda Talc Group…

Dubang Photoelectric Ushers in New Era of Optical Technology in Nanyang
August 07, 2024 – Inside the Photoelectric Industrial Park of Henan Dubang Photoelectric Co., Ltd. (abbreviated as Dubang Photoelectric) located in the high-tech zone of Nanyang City, modern production facilities such as the main workshop building, power center, and finished product warehouse are rapidly emerging. Workers are busily and orderly engaged in equipment installation and…

Xin’an Corporation Acquires Quartz Sandstone Mine to Boost Silicon Supply Chain
September 27, 2024 – Xin’an Corporation Unveils Strategic Acquisition of Quartz Sandstone Mine in Yunnan In a move aimed at fortifying its strategic position, Xin’an Corporation announced yesterday that its board of directors has approved a resolution to acquire a quartz sandstone mine in Yunnan province, with an estimated reserve of no less than 100…

Landmark Merger: ADNOC, OMV Join Forces Under Borouge Group International
March 28, 2025 – Global Petrochemical Industry Witnesses Major Merger as ADNOC and OMV Join Forces to Create New Giant In a landmark deal for the global petrochemical industry, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) of the United Arab Emirates and Austria’s OMV Group have officially announced the merger of their respective polyolefin businesses under…