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…
From Groundbreaking to Production: How ExxonMobil’s Huizhou Plant Set New Speed Records
July 17, 2025 – ExxonMobil has officially launched operations at its landmark $10 billion Huizhou ethylene complex in Guangdong province, marking a new era for China’s petrochemical sector. The wholly foreign-owned facility represents both the first major U.S.-funded chemical project in China and the pioneering foreign-invested petrochemical development in the Greater Bay Area. AsiaMB’s industry…
From Plastic to PLA: Can the Bubble Tea Industry Solve Its Waste Dilemma?
July 17, 2025 – The bubble tea industry’s plastic footprint has reached alarming levels, with packaging waste emerging as the sector’s most pressing sustainability challenge. AsiaMB’s latest industry analysis reveals that beverage chains generated over 440,000 metric tons of waste last year – enough to fill 1,200 Olympic-sized swimming pools – with single-use plastics accounting…
TPE Emerges as Preferred Choice for Premium Toys as Safety Standards Tighten
July 17, 2025 – The toy manufacturing sector is undergoing a transformative phase as safety and sustainability concerns reshape material preferences. Industry analysts at AsiaMB report a notable shift toward thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) in premium toy production, driven by increasingly stringent global regulations and consumer awareness. Medical-grade TPEs, particularly those based on SEBS compounds, are…
Precision in Pigments: How Advanced Masterbatch Ensures Power Grid Safety
July 15, 2025 – Cable Industry’s Color Coding Revolution: How Masterbatch Ensures Power Grid Safety AsiaMB reports a growing emphasis on precision color solutions in power infrastructure as global electricity demand surges. With summer peak loads testing grid resilience, cable manufacturers are turning to advanced masterbatch technologies to meet stringent safety standards. Key developments in…
German Giant Goes Big in China: BASF’s Zhanjiang Site Nears Production Phase
July 15, 2025 – BASF’s Zhanjiang Megaproject Accelerates with Key Infrastructure Milestones AsiaMB reports significant progress at BASF’s €10 billion Zhanjiang Verbund site as the chemical giant activates critical support facilities in Guangdong province. The German multinational’s largest overseas investment is taking shape with strategic infrastructure coming online to support future production units. Newly operational…
From Follower to Leader: How Sinopec’s Fluidized-Bed Innovation is Reshaping Chemical Production
July 15, 2025 – Sinopec’s Fluidized-Bed Hydrogen Peroxide Technology Disrupts Global Chemical Markets AsiaMB reports a technological revolution in hydrogen peroxide production as Sinopec’s proprietary fluidized-bed process achieves international commercialization. This breakthrough positions China as a leader in advanced chemical manufacturing technology, with the innovation now being licensed to Western markets through Europe’s largest engineering…
Borealis Wins Major Patent Battle as Court Redefines Prior Art Standards for Solar Films
July 15, 2025 – Landmark Ruling Reshapes Patent Landscape for Solar Materials Industry AsiaMB reports a groundbreaking decision by the European Patent Office (EPO) that has sent shockwaves through the specialty chemicals sector. In a final ruling, EPO invalidated Mitsui Chemicals’ patent for polyolefin elastomer (POE) encapsulant films used in solar panels, marking a decisive…
From Refining to Recycling: Jieyang Emerges as Green Petrochemical Leader
July 15, 2025 – Jieyang Emerges as Green Petrochemical Powerhouse in Greater Bay Area AsiaMB reports that Jieyang’s Dainanhai Petrochemical Industrial Zone is rapidly transforming into a world-class petrochemical hub through strategic investments exceeding 65.4 billion yuan. The 45.6-square-kilometer complex has become Guangdong’s newest petrochemical growth engine after passing provincial accreditation in April 2025. The…
Precision Meets Sustainability: Amcor Launches Industry-First Custom PCR System
July 15, 2025 – Amcor’s Smart Factory Breakthrough Enables Fully Customizable PCR Packaging Solutions AsiaMB reports a game-changing development in sustainable packaging as Amcor completes its landmark smart factory upgrade in Nicholasville, Kentucky. The facility now boasts unprecedented capability to produce plastic packaging with precisely adjustable post-consumer recycled (PCR) content from 0-100%, marking a quantum…