LCP in 5G Antennas: Challenges and Opportunities Despite Kuraray’s Production Shift
April 3, 2025 – Kuraray Co., Ltd. has recently announced the discontinuation of its Vecstar™ FCCL (Flexible Copper Clad Laminate) production, while its facility in Saijo, Japan, will continue to focus on manufacturing and expanding the application scope of Vecstar™ Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) films. Notably, Vecstar™ stands as the world’s first LCP film, developed…
Wansheng Shares Makes Strategic Move with Thailand Investment
December 26, 2024 – Wansheng Shares Tackles Challenges with Strategic Investment in Thailand Wansheng Shares, a prominent player in China’s flame retardant market, has faced a myriad of challenges in recent years. The interplay of geopolitical conflicts, inflationary pressures in Europe and the US, and capacity expansions has significantly altered the supply-demand dynamics for its…
A Breakthrough in Color Masterbatch Detection Technology
January 18, 2025 – Guangzhou Baoliangde Unveils Revolutionary Color Masterbatch Detection Technology and Equipment A recent patent application by Guangzhou Baoliangde Plastic Technology Co., Ltd., titled “Novel Color Detection Technology and Ancillary Equipment for Color Masterbatches,” has been published by the National Intellectual Property Administration, with the application dated back to December 2024. This patent…
Calcium Carbonate: A Key Ingredient for Enhanced Adhesive Performance
August 15, 2024 – Calcium carbonate plays a pivotal role in the adhesives industry. By incorporating an appropriate amount of calcium carbonate powder, the adhesive properties and stability of glues can be significantly enhanced. The microfine structure and porous nature of calcium carbonate increase the contact area between the adhesive and the material being bonded,…
Scrap Vehicles Turn into Gold: Longling’s New ELV Dismantling Project
January 3, 2025 – Longling County, Baoshan City, Yunnan Province Takes a Leap in Green Circular Economy Longling County in Yunnan Province has made a significant stride in promoting green circular economy with the recent completion and commencement of operations of its first end-of-life vehicle (ELV) dismantling project – the Huayi ELV Resource Recycling Processing…
Plastic Pollution Crisis: INC-5 Kicks Off with High Stakes and Tight Deadline
November 26, 2024 – With Just a Week Left to Secure New Global Plastic Pollution Agreement, INC-5 Kicks Off in South Korea As the countdown to November 25, 2025, looms large, marking the deadline for nations to forge a new international pact on plastic pollution, the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) has…
Titanium Dioxide Market Stays Steady Amid Cost Pressures and Production Adjustments in July
Domestic titanium dioxide (TiO2) market remained resilient throughout July, defying notable fluctuations in pricing dynamics. Early in the month, despite the persistent surge in titanium ore prices and high sulfuric acid costs, as well as some manufacturers’ decision to postpone maintenance shutdowns to August, TiO2 prices held steady. This stability persisted as market forces balanced…
Sichuan Yongying’s 800,000-Ton Functional New Material Project Gears Up for Trial Production
August 19, 2024 – The installation of equipment and piping is currently underway for Sichuan Yongying’s 800,000-ton annual functional new material integrated industrial chain project. Reports indicate that the project is expected to enter the trial production phase in mid-October and is anticipated to officially commence operations by the end of this year. This large-scale…
CNPC Accelerates in New Materials Field with Record Output
January 15, 2025 – China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) has marked a significant milestone in its new materials industry by achieving its annual production target 10 days ahead of schedule in 2024. The output has once again witnessed leapfrog growth, surpassing the 2 million tonne mark. This achievement signifies that CNPC’s new materials industry is…
South Korea and Saudi Arabia Impose Restrictions on Chinese Chemical Imports
October 24, 2024 – South Korea and Saudi Arabia Impose Anti-Dumping Measures on Chinese PET Resin and Titanium Dioxide In a recent move, the South Korean government has announced plans to implement anti-dumping measures on PET resin imported from China. According to a report by CaiLian Press, the Trade Commission of the Ministry of Trade,…