Srichakra Polyplast Triples Food-Grade rPET Capacity in India with New Starlinger Lines
April 29, 2025 – A significant milestone has been reached in India’s plastic recycling and waste management sector. On April 28, Srichakra Polyplast, a renowned Indian enterprise, announced the official commissioning of two advanced PET bottle-to-bottle recycling lines at its plant on the outskirts of Hyderabad. Sourced from Austrian firm Starlinger, these new lines have…
Energy and Chemical Sectors Face Uncertainties Amid Sino-US Trade War Renewal
February 8, 2025 – Sino-US Trade Tensions Stir New Waves, Pose Fresh Challenges for Energy and Chemical Markets The energy and chemical markets are bracing for new challenges as the Sino-US trade war takes another turn. Following the US imposition of a 10% tariff on Chinese goods, China swiftly retaliated by levying 15% and 10%…
From EV Waste to Critical Metals: BASF Builds Full Recycling Chain in Germany, Cuts Carbon Emissions
June 5, 2025 – Global chemical giant BASF has launched commercial operations at its Black Mass plant in Schwarzheide, Germany, marking a significant breakthrough in its battery recycling portfolio. With an annual processing capacity of 15,000 tons, the facility ranks among Europe’s largest lithium battery recycling hubs, capable of handling waste batteries from approximately 40,000…
Polypropylene Market Eyes ‘Silver October’ for Revival Amid Recent Fluctuations
September 27, 2024 – The polypropylene market has recently undergone notable fluctuations, drawing industry attention to the underlying market dynamics and economic environment. Despite the traditional “Golden September” failing to usher in the anticipated market boom, the impending “Silver October” brings fresh hope to the sector. Over the past few months, the polypropylene market has…
15 Key Projects Break Ground and Sign in Qingdao Dongjiakou, Fueling Regional Economy
April 19, 2025 – An industrial event centered around high – quality development has kicked off in Qingdao West Coast New Area. The key investment promotion projects signing and key projects groundbreaking ceremony in the second quarter of 2025 in Qingdao Dongjiakou Economic Zone was grandly held. With a total investment of 27.99 billion yuan,…
Mitsubishi Chemical Unveils High-Bio-Content BENEBiOL™ Polycarbonate Diol
October 29, 2024 – Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG) has unveiled its latest breakthrough, BENEBiOL™, a polycarbonate diol with a significantly higher bio-based content. This groundbreaking product will make its debut at the 4th Sustainable Materials Exhibition, held at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan, at the end of October. According to MCG, BENEBiOL™ is the…
Guoneng Chemical Secures Landmark Central Asian Order, Sets New Export Benchmark
May 20, 2025 – In a significant milestone for Guoneng Chemical Corporation, the company has secured a landmark order from Xinjiang Yansheng International Trade Co., Ltd., a Central Asian client, for the procurement of 2,552 tons of Guoneng’s polyolefin products. The consignment is set to be transported directly to the Sirdaryo Station in Uzbekistan under…
Nippon Holdings Consolidates Indian Footprint After Share Repurchases
November 22, 2024 – Nippon Paint Holdings Completes Repurchase of Indian Subsidiaries Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Nippon Holdings) has officially announced the completion of the repurchase of shares in two significant Indian paint manufacturing companies, reintegrating them into its fold as subsidiaries. The transaction was finalized on November 16, 2024….
Efficient Polyurethane Recycling: BASF’s Innovative Patent Explained
February 16, 2025 – BASF Europe Unveils Groundbreaking Patent for Efficient Polyurethane Material Recycling BASF Europe has recently announced a significant technological innovation with the successful application of a patent titled “A Novel Method for Efficient Recovery of Raw Materials from Polyurethane Materials.” This patent introduces an unprecedented recycling process for polyurethane materials, marking a…
Cabot Unveils Two New Sustainable Black Master Batch Products
June 24, 2024 – Cabot Corporation has recently announced the launch of two new REPLASBLAK® universal black master batch products, both incorporating sustainable materials that have been certified by ISCC PLUS (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification). These novel offerings, introduced through Cabot’s EVOLVE® sustainable solutions technology platform, underscore the company’s dedication to providing sustainably certified…