China’s Polypropylene Industry Hits New Expansion Heights in 2024
September 12, 2024 – China’s polypropylene industry is embarking on a new peak of capacity expansion in 2024. Over the past five years, the industry has witnessed a steady growth in capacity with an average increase rate of 11.71%. However, the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 led to delays in some enterprises’ planned…
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…
Plastic Waste No More: Indonesia’s Import Ban and Waste Management Reform
November 15, 2024 – Indonesia has announced a definitive halt to the import of plastic waste by 2025, with Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurrofiq stating that the practice has already ceased this year. “The Ministry of Environment and Forestry firmly opposes the import of plastic waste, and this decision has been implemented,” Hanif emphasized. The…
SCG and PetroVietnam Join Forces for $700M LSP Complex Expansion
December 24, 2024 – In a strategic move to bolster production efficiency and cost competitiveness, Siam Cement Group (SCG) of Thailand has announced a collaboration with Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) for the expansion of the Long Son Petrochemical (LSP) complex in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province, southern Vietnam. The highlight of this partnership is…
Leju Technology: Transforming Plastic Bottles into a Green and Low-Carbon Future
August 07, 2024 – The journey of a plastic bottle after it’s tossed into a recycling bin remains a mystery to many. Today, let’s delve into the green and low-carbon adventure of a plastic bottle by exploring Shanghai Leju Technology Co., Ltd. (referred to as “Leju”). Leju, a technology-driven supply chain management company integrating smart…
ChinaReplas Golden Apple Award: Celebrating Innovation in Plastic Recycling and Design
August 19, 2024 – Since 2020, the ChinaReplas Plastic Recycling and Regeneration “Golden Apple Award” has emerged as a highly anticipated event in the industry. This award not only successfully recognizes several influential figures and outstanding women in the field but also honors a wide range of products. This fall, the 6th edition of the…
Tariff Turmoil: BASF Sounds the Alarm on US – Led Global Chemical Industry Crisis
May 6, 2025 – The recent tariff hikes by the United States have drawn intense attention from the international chemical industry. On May 2, BASF Group, the German chemical giant, issued a stern warning regarding this matter, stating categorically that the unilateral actions of the US are inflicting severe damage on the global industrial chain….
Guangdong Petrochemical Embarks on Critical VOC Pipeline Renovation
September 11, 2024 – Guangdong Petrochemical’s Third Branch has recently kicked off a significant VOC pipeline renovation project, aiming to upgrade its 800,000-ton-per-year full-density polyethylene plant. This ambitious undertaking, characterized by its vast scope and tight timeline, demands the installation of DN300 and DN200 pipelines, along with multiple valves and associated fittings, all within a…
Innovation in Firefighting: Polyethylene Pads Enhance Safety and Efficiency
December 25, 2024 – A high-performance engineering plastic product known as polyethylene outrigger pads has been making waves in the firefighting industry, emerging as a “stalwart assistant” for the support systems of large fire trucks. These pads have garnered widespread favor from fire departments thanks to their unique advantages. Firstly, the polyethylene outrigger pads stand…
Saigon Hosts Plastech Vietnam 2025: A Plastics Industry Extravaganza
February 8, 2025 – Plastech Vietnam 2025: Global Plastics Industry Converges in Saigon The 6th International Plastics Industry Exhibition, Plastech Vietnam 2025, is set to take center stage at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from June 25 to 27, 2025. As a prominent event in Vietnam’s plastics industry,…