Europe’s 2031 Plastic Mandate Drives Innovation: Toyota Boshoku and ISONO Unveil High-Performance Recycled Automotive Plastics
May 23, 2025 – As the European Commission continues to tighten environmental regulations, particularly its revised plans for the End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) Directive, the automotive industry is undergoing a green transformation. Under the new rules, all new vehicles sold in Europe must incorporate a specified proportion of recycled plastics by 2031, aiming to boost resource…
Advanced Recycling System Boosts Ester Industries’ Sustainable Growth”
November 26, 2024 – Ester Industries Embraces Green Transformation with Advanced Recycling System in Hyderabad In line with the global shift towards sustainability, the packaging industry in India is witnessing new avenues of growth. Ester Industries, a pioneering force in polyester (PET) film production, has announced the integration of the cutting-edge Gneuss OMNI 200 recycling…
Academician Jin Zhengyu’s Team Drives Myande’s Starch Deep-Processing Advancements
March 23, 2025 – The Myande Grain and Oil Deep Processing Academician Collaborative Innovation Center was recently unveiled, marking the second academician workstation established by the company within two months. Led by the team of Academician Jin Zhengyu from the Chinese Academy of Engineering, the center focuses on technological breakthroughs and the transformation of research…
Transforming India’s Plastic Industry: New Policies and Opportunities
February 8, 2025 – India’s Bold Moves in Combating Plastic Pollution: A Push for Sustainable Packaging by 2030 India’s government has been actively tackling the global challenge of plastic pollution in recent years, unveiling a series of policies aimed at promoting sustainable plastic packaging. The ambitious target is to ensure that all plastic packaging contains…
From Trash to Treasure: Eastman’s High-Tech Solution for Sustainable Plastics
June 23, 2025 – AsiaMB Exclusive: Eastman’s Molecular Recycling Revolution Transforms Plastic Waste Management In a groundbreaking development for the plastics industry, Eastman Chemical Company has pioneered an advanced molecular recycling technology that’s setting new standards for circular economy solutions. This innovative approach chemically breaks down post-consumer plastic waste into molecular building blocks, enabling the…
Supply Chain Resilience: How Evonik’s Shanghai Move Redefines Specialty Chemicals Distribution
June 29, 2025 – Evonik Shifts Strategic Production to China with POLYVEST® Localization AsiaMB Exclusive – In a significant move to strengthen its Asian supply chain, German specialty chemicals leader Evonik has announced the relocation of its liquid polybutadiene POLYVEST® ST-E 60 production to Shanghai. The transition, scheduled for completion in Q3 2025, marks a…
Revolutionary BIOFRONT®PLA Resin from Teijin Frontier: A New Era in Biodegradable Materials
November 12, 2024 – Teijin Frontier Unveils Revolutionary BIOFRONT®PLA Resin for Enhanced Biodegradability Teijin Frontier, a renowned global chemical company, has recently announced the launch of its latest innovation, BIOFRONT®PLA (polylactic acid) resin. This groundbreaking biodegradable resin demonstrates superior decomposition capabilities in natural environments, such as oceans, rivers, and soil, surpassing traditional PLA and offering…
Triple Rainbow’s Impressive Financial Results and Technological Advancements in 2024
January 2, 2025 – Triple Rainbow Publishes Impressive Q3 2024 Financial Report Triple Rainbow has recently released its third-quarter report for 2024, revealing strong performance across its business segments. For the first three quarters, the company achieved a revenue of RMB 939 million, marking a 1.60% increase compared to the same period last year. Notably,…
ABS Market Stays Steady Amid Crude Oil and Styrene Market Turbulence
September 06, 2024 – As September dawned, the crude oil market unexpectedly plunged, sparking shockwaves among industry insiders who had anticipated a vibrant “golden September” only to find themselves confronted with a “startling September” instead. Amidst this pervasive pessimism, however, the ABS market remained an island of calm, unswayed by the broader market turmoil. The…
Titanium Dioxide Market Faces Price Adjustments Amid Cost Pressures and Weak Demand
September 09, 2024 – In August, the domestic titanium dioxide market underwent a slight price adjustment. Despite the continuous rise in the price of raw material titanium concentrate and the maintenance of high sulfuric acid prices, which provided strong cost support for titanium dioxide, the sluggish downstream demand remained unchanged. The market sentiment remained cautious,…