Diversifying Applications: Mitsui Chemicals’ Strategy to Boost POE Sales
January 18, 2025 – Mitsui Chemicals Expands POE Material Horizons Amidst China Market Challenges Mitsui Chemicals is actively seeking new end-use and regional markets for its Polyolefin Elastomer (POE) materials, particularly its “tafmer” brand, to counter the decline in sales in the Chinese market. The demand for “tafmer” POE, primarily used as a solar cell…
Qiya Group Leads the Way in Efficient Coal-to-Methanol Transformation
August 06, 2024 – Qiya Group Pioneers Efficient Coal Utilization and Industrial Transformation with Streamlined Coal-to-Methanol Strategy In the quest for optimizing coal resource utilization and catalyzing industrial transformation, Qiya Group stands out with its distinctive vision and strategic blueprint, spearheading the soar of modern coal chemical industries. Diverging from the intricate transitions witnessed in…
Rising US Ethane, Propane Output Meets Global Chemical Feedstock Needs
March 24, 2025 – A recent report by ICIS highlights that the production of ethane, propane, and other natural gas liquids (NGLs) in the United States is set to rise in the near future, while domestic demand for these chemical feedstocks remains stable. ICIS reached this conclusion due to the absence of final investment decisions…
Recycled Content Crackdown: Beverage Giants Face Hefty Fines in Washington’s Green Push
June 12, 2025 – Washington State has intensified its crackdown on non-compliant plastic manufacturers, issuing $277,000 in collective penalties to 23 companies failing to meet post-consumer recycled content mandates. The enforcement action highlights growing regulatory pressure on packaging producers to adopt sustainable practices. Leading beverage and consumer goods firms faced the steepest fines, with Arizona…
Closing the Loop: JEPLAN’s Innovation Transforms Electronics Manufacturing Waste
June 13, 2025 – Breakthrough in Electronic Waste Recycling: JEPLAN Transforms MLCC Waste into Premium PET Raw Material AsiaMB reports a revolutionary advancement in plastic circularity from Japan’s JEPLAN Corporation. The pioneering recycling specialist has successfully converted discarded PET films from multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufacturing into high-purity BHET through innovative chemical recycling technology –…
Röhm’s 15-Year Shanghai Journey: From Production Base to Innovation Powerhouse
May 23, 2025 – During Shanghai’s recent “Face-to-Face with Headquarters” initiative, journalists accompanied officials on an exclusive tour of Röhm Chemical’s integrated production base and Asian Technology Center in the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park. As a global leader in methacrylate chemicals, Röhm has, over the past 15 years since establishing its first Shanghai facility in…
From Graphene to ‘Virus Maze’: How Advanced Fibers Are Combating Pathogens
June 29, 2025 – Breakthrough Antiviral Fiber Technologies Reshape Protective Equipment Landscape The global fiber industry is witnessing revolutionary advancements in antiviral material development, with cutting-edge nanotechnology enabling next-generation protective solutions. Leading manufacturers are leveraging masterbatch compounding techniques to create fibers with unprecedented virus-fighting capabilities. At the forefront of innovation, Fujian Yongrong Jinjiang’s antiviral nylon…
BASF’s Styrodur® Brand Changes Hands: BACHL Takes Over in 2025 Deal
January 18, 2025 – Chemical Giant BASF Announces Major Business Realignment: Styrodur® Insulation Material Sold to BACHL At the beginning of the new year 2025, BASF, a leading chemical company, has announced a significant business adjustment by transferring its Styrodur® insulation material business to Karl Bachl Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH & Co. KG (hereinafter referred to as…
Discover Innovation at KOPLAS 2025: The Plastics and Rubber Expo
January 23, 2025 – KOPLAS 2025: A Premier Event for the Plastics and Rubber Industry in South Korea The Korea International Plastics and Rubber Industry Exhibition (KOPLAS 2025) is set to take place from March 11 to 14, 2025, at the KINTEX International Exhibition Center in South Korea. Organized by E&EX Co., Ltd., this biennial…
BPF Sounds Alarm on Fraudulent Recycled Plastic Claims Threatening UK Industry Integrity
May 18, 2025 –The British Plastics Federation (BPF) has recently raised significant concerns over fraudulent reporting practices within the plastic recycling sector. The BPF highlights that certain companies, driven by financial gains or a desire to project an eco-friendly image, are deliberately inflating the actual recycled plastic content in their products. Such practices not only…