From Market Perform to Underperform: Dow Chemical Faces Mounting Headwinds
June 25, 2025 – Dow Chemical Faces Mounting Challenges as Analyst Sentiment Turns Negative AsiaMB Market Watch: BMO Capital Markets has delivered a sobering assessment of Dow Chemical’s prospects, downgrading the chemical giant’s stock rating from “Market Perform” to “Underperform” while slashing its price target by 24% to $22. This dramatic revision signals growing skepticism…
Asia’s Automotive Industry Embraces Avient’s PCR-Based TPE Innovation
November 04, 2024 – Avient, a leading global supplier of specialized engineering materials, has recently announced the official launch of its reSound™ REC recycled thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) AF 7210 grade in the Asian market. This innovative product, which has already been successfully introduced in Europe, brings a new eco-friendly solution to automotive interior applications with…
Jiangxi Guangyuan New Materials Honored as Provincial ‘Green Factory
August 15, 2024 – Jiangxi Guangyuan New Materials Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Guangyuan Group, has recently been awarded the provincial “Green Factory” title in the 2024 Jiangxi Provincial Green Manufacturing List released by the Jiangxi Provincial Industry and Information Technology Department. This honor marks another milestone in Guangyuan Group’s journey towards green development, as…
Novamont’s “Closed-Loop Stranglehold” Leads to Hefty €32M Competition Law Fine
June 27, 2025 – Italian Bioplastics Giant Faces Record €32.1M Antitrust Fine In a landmark decision shaking Europe’s sustainable materials sector, Italy’s Competition and Market Authority (AGCM) has imposed massive penalties totaling €32.1 million on bioplastics leader Novamont and its parent company Eni for alleged monopolistic practices between 2018-2023. Market Dominance Under ScrutinyThe investigation, triggered…
Guangjin New Materials Makes Significant Progress in BDO-PBAT Project
August 10, 2024 – Significant Progress in Guangjin New Materials’ BDO-PBAT Integrated Project Wuhai Guangjin New Materials Co., Ltd. is making substantial headway in its ambitious BDO-PBAT integrated project, located within the Low-Carbon Industrial Park of the Hainan District High-Tech Industrial Development Zone. According to Deputy General Manager Tang Hao, the overall project progress has…
China’s Polyethylene Industry: Capacity Growth and Regional Shifts
September 03, 2024 – Driven by the era of large-scale refining and domestic demand-boosting policies, China’s polyethylene (PE) production capacity has been increasing year by year, albeit at a slower rate. By the end of 2023, China’s PE production capacity had reached 31.558 million tons. Among various PE products, the output growth of high-density polyethylene…
CBC: A Game-Changer in the Chemical Industry
October 26, 2024 – Revolutionary Cyclic Block Copolymer (CBC) Making Waves in Chemical Industry A new type of olefin copolymer, Cyclic Block Copolymer (CBC), is creating ripples in the chemical industry. This polymer material is produced through the copolymerization of vinyl aromatic hydrocarbons and conjugated olefins, followed by a unique and efficient catalytic hydrogenation process….
The Versatility of TPU Films: From Low to High Temperature Resistance
January 21, 2025 – Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) Films: The Unsung Hero in Various Industries’ Heat Resistance Needs Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) films, known for their exceptional physical and chemical properties, play a vital role across numerous industries, ranging from automotive interiors and medical devices to athletic footwear and fitness equipment. Among its myriad attributes, the heat…
Dover Bets Big on Growth: Seals 550 Million Euro Deal for SIKORA
May 8, 2025 – In a major strategic maneuver set to reshape industry dynamics, Dover Corporation has announced its intention to acquire Germany – based SIKORA AG for a hefty 550 million euros in cash. As a key player in the global business landscape, Dover, headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, aims to fortify its position…
Global TPU Market: China’s Rising Prominence and Shifting Price Trends
November 15, 2024 – China’s TPU Industry Soars to New Heights Amidst Global Competition China has cemented its status as a major producer and consumer in the global TPU (thermoplastic polyurethanes) market. By 2023, the country’s TPU output skyrocketed to 707,000 tons, with consumption closely following at 610,000 tons. This vast market has attracted a…