Ube Shifts Gears: Exiting Nylon, Embracing Specialty Chemicals for Growth
February 17, 2025 – Ube Industries, a leading player in the nylon polymer market for European food packaging, has announced a significant restructuring plan. UBE Corporation Europe S.A.U., its Spanish subsidiary, will continue producing caprolactam and nylon polymers, with plans to introduce an eco-friendly nylon product line to meet the market’s demand for sustainable products….
Innovative Spray-Free ABS Material Transforms Refrigerator Production
February 17, 2025 – The refrigerator manufacturing industry is undergoing a materials revolution with the emergence of spray-free ABS material, bringing unprecedented changes to the sector. This innovative material, with its unique advantages, is quickly becoming the preferred choice for refrigerator manufacturers. Spray-free ABS material excels in simplifying the production process. Traditional sheet metal spraying…
“Artificial Leaf” Technology Paves the Way for Cleaner Fuel Production
February 17, 2025 – An international research team has made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of energy conversion, successfully developing an innovative “artificial leaf” device. This device mimics the photosynthesis process of plants, cleverly utilizing solar energy to convert carbon dioxide into clean fuels and chemicals. The research, a collaborative effort between prestigious institutions…
ADNOC and OMV in Talks to Form New Global Polyolefins Giant
February 16, 2025 – ADNOC Announces Positive Talks for Merger and Acquisition to Form Global Polyolefins Giant Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) officially announced on February 1st that it is engaged in active and constructive negotiations with OMV AG to consolidate their stakes in Borouge plc and Borealis AG, aiming to create a brand-new…
Efficient Polyurethane Recycling: BASF’s Innovative Patent Explained
February 16, 2025 – BASF Europe Unveils Groundbreaking Patent for Efficient Polyurethane Material Recycling BASF Europe has recently announced a significant technological innovation with the successful application of a patent titled “A Novel Method for Efficient Recovery of Raw Materials from Polyurethane Materials.” This patent introduces an unprecedented recycling process for polyurethane materials, marking a…
The Rise of Solvent Dissolution: A Promising Plastic Recycling Technique
February 16, 2025 – Solvent Dissolution Recycling: A Promising New Approach to Tackling Global Plastic Pollution As global plastic production continues to soar, with projections indicating a doubling by 2050, the associated emissions and annual waste plastic output are set to increase significantly by 2060, posing a major challenge to the global environment. Amidst this…
Indian Sugar Giant BCML Aims High with PLA Plant and New Leadership
February 16, 2025 – Indian Sugar Giant BCML Announces PLA Plant Expansion and Appoints Industry Veteran as Chemicals Business President Indian sugar industry titan Balrampur Chini Mills (BCML) has recently unveiled plans to construct a 75,000-tonne per annum polylactic acid (PLA) plant in Uttar Pradesh. With ambitions to scale up, the company aims to increase…
Carlsberg’s Zero Packaging Waste Initiative: Progress and Ambitions
February 16, 2025 – Carlsberg Reports Significant Progress in Zero Packaging Waste Initiative, Marching Steadily Towards Sustainability Goals In its newly released 2024 annual report, Carlsberg announced it has achieved remarkable results in its zero packaging waste initiative, making steady progress towards its sustainability objectives. The company has set an ambitious target to ensure that…
Balancing TPE Performance and Fluidity: Adjustments for Quality Output
February 15, 2025 – Mastering the art of melt flow regulation is pivotal in ensuring the quality and efficiency of TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) pelletizing and product manufacturing processes. So, how can one effectively adjust the melt flow of TPE? Here are some practical tips. Firstly, tweaking the oil-extended ratio of the base material serves as…
TPE Frosting Mystery Solved: From Causes to Formulation Adjustments
February 15, 2025 – TPE Products Face Frosting Challenge: Causes and Prevention TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) product manufacturers have long been troubled by the issue of surface frosting. This phenomenon, characterized by a layer of white powdery or frosty substance on the material’s surface, is primarily caused by the migration and crystallization of internal components. So,…