The Rise of DRPO Modified Polyolefin Pipes: A Game-Changer in the Piping Industry
January 7, 2025 – An innovative DRPO modified polyolefin double-wall hollow spiral pipe has recently garnered significant attention in the industry. This pipe, featuring a unique double-wall design and hollow spiral structure, successfully combines the dual advantages of plastic and metal materials, offering the market a lightweight yet robust piping solution. The DRPO modified polyolefin…
From Waste to Food-Grade: PureCycle’s 3-Continent PP Recycling Push
June 20, 2025 – PureCycle Unveils Ambitious Global PP Recycling Network In a groundbreaking move for the circular plastics economy, PureCycle Technologies has revealed its strategy to establish nearly 1 billion pounds of annual polypropylene (PP) recycling capacity by 2030—a volume representing roughly one-third of today’s global recycled PP market. The Ohio-based innovator will deploy…
Unveiling the World of Antibacterial Agents for Rubber & Plastic Materials
April 11, 2025 – In the application realm of rubber and plastic materials, a highly significant type of functional additive is quietly playing a crucial role. This is the antibacterial agent for rubber and plastic. The primary function of this additive is to inhibit or kill microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and molds on the…
Global Polymer Power Shift: Russia’s Rising Dominance and Asia’s Growing Appetite
May 19, 2025 – The global market for base polymers continues to expand, with polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) surpassing $250 billion in annual sales. These lightweight yet durable materials have become indispensable in modern industry, driving applications across automotive lightweighting, home appliance manufacturing, packaging innovation, and municipal infrastructure due to their exceptional performance attributes….
Sumitomo vs. Kingfa: The Bio-LCP Race Heating Up in Global Markets
June 16, 2025 – Bio-Based LCP Breakthroughs Reshape Electronics Materials Landscape A quiet revolution is transforming the liquid crystal polymer (LCP) sector as major producers pivot toward sustainable solutions. Sumitomo Chemical’s newly developed biomass-derived LCP technology, slated for commercial launch by 2027, represents the industry’s most significant eco-innovation to date. AsiaMB industry analysts reveal Sumitomo’s…
Wanhua Chemical Partners with International Firms to Launch Special Polyolefin Project in Fujian
【Color Masterbatch Industry Network】July 25th news, Wanhua Chemical Group has announced a joint venture with international partners to build a special polyolefin project. Recently, Wanhua Chemical, together with Wanrong New Materials (Fujian) Co., Ltd., Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Borealis, and Borouge, signed a Project Cooperation Agreement in Beijing. This collaboration will focus on…
Sustainable Flooring Breakthrough: RPC Technology Debuts in Thailand Facility
June 30, 2025 - Breakthrough in Sustainable Flooring: NewTechWood and Nature Home Launch Revolutionary RPC Production in Thailand A groundbreaking collaboration between Meixin Technology (NewTechWood) and Nature Home is set to redefine eco-friendly flooring solutions as their joint venture in Thailand prepares for trial production. The state-of-the-art facility, located in Chonburi Province, represents a 65…
Landmark Merger: ADNOC, OMV Join Forces Under Borouge Group International
March 28, 2025 – Global Petrochemical Industry Witnesses Major Merger as ADNOC and OMV Join Forces to Create New Giant In a landmark deal for the global petrochemical industry, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) of the United Arab Emirates and Austria’s OMV Group have officially announced the merger of their respective polyolefin businesses under…
Second Wave of MDI Price Increases Hits Asian Markets
May 30, 2025 -AsiaMB Reports: Global MDI Market Faces Sustained Price Surge The color masterbatch industry is bracing for significant cost impacts as Wanhua Chemical announces new price adjustments for its MDI products across Southeast Asia. Effective June 1, both polymeric and pure MDI prices will increase by $100/ton, marking the company’s second regional price…
Beverage Industry Faces Changes with California’s Cap Bill
January 2, 2025 – California Proposes New Bill to Mandate Attached Caps for Plastic Bottles by 2027 California has recently introduced a new bill that requires plastic bottle manufacturers to equip containers under 3 liters with securely attached caps by 2027. The bill, proposed by San Diego Democratic Senator Steve Padilla, is scheduled for a…