September 14, 2024 – Flame-Retardant Materials: A Comparative Analysis of PC/ABS Alloys and ABS
September 14, 2024 – As the booming electric vehicle industry and the constant upgrading of household appliances and gas equipment bring electricity and fire applications into our daily lives more prominently, they usher in unprecedented convenience. However, these technological advancements also carry potential safety hazards, making the flame retardancy of materials a crucial factor. Amid…
Innovative Recycling: LOTTE Chemical Transforms Waste into Smartphone Components
March 16, 2025 – LOTTE Chemical and Samsung Electronics Pioneer Recycling Innovation in Galaxy S25 Smartphone In a landmark collaboration, LOTTE Chemical and Samsung Electronics have announced a joint venture to incorporate recycled plastic materials into Samsung’s latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S25, further cementing their partnership in the realm of resource circulation. Leveraging its…
Behind the Plush Revolution: The Masterbatch-Enhanced Fiber Behind Global Toy Craze
June 29, 2025 – Behind Labubu’s Global Success: Chinese Fiber Tech Creates Next-Gen Plush Experience AsiaMB Special Report – The secret behind Labubu’s irresistible plush texture lies in Suzhou Longjie Special Fiber’s groundbreaking biomimetic technology. This Jiangsu-based innovator has revolutionized plush toy materials through its patented dual-layer fiber structure, combining masterbatch-enhanced coloration with advanced polymer…
South Korea to Unveil New PP Recycling Standards
March 26, 2025 – South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy, through its Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS), has recently announced plans to develop and unveil standards for polypropylene (PP) recycling, aiming to boost plastic recycling efforts in the country. Since 2021, the South Korean government has been actively devising and…
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…
UK’s Plastic Packaging Tax Overhaul: New Rules from 2027
May 8, 2025 – The UK’s HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) recently announced significant changes to the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) set to take effect from April 2027. This move is part of the UK’s broader effort to drive sustainability in the plastic packaging industry and will have far – reaching implications for businesses involved….
Haitian International Impresses at PLASTICO BRASIL with Tailored Tech Solutions
April 2, 2025 – Haitian International Steals the Show at PLASTICO BRASIL 2025 with Innovative Solutions From March 24th to 28th, PLASTICO BRASIL 2025, the premier event for the South American plastics industry, took place at the Sao Paulo Expo Center in Brazil, drawing nearly a thousand exhibitors and 45,000 professional visitors from around the…
Adidas, Nike, Decathlon Spearhead Recycled Polyester Revolution in Athletic Apparel
June 5, 2025 – As global environmental awareness continues to rise, the textile and apparel industry is accelerating its transition toward sustainability. Leading international sportswear brands are significantly increasing the proportion of recycled polyester in their products, driving green development across the sector. In the realm of athletic fashion, international brands have set a remarkable…
China Chemical Reports Strong Half-Year Results, Led by Industrial and New Materials Segments
September 09, 2024 – China Chemical recently released its 2024 half-year financial report, revealing impressive numbers. The company achieved revenues of nearly 90.6 billion yuan in the first half of the year. Despite minor fluctuations in net profit attributable to shareholders and non-GAAP net profit, the industrial and new materials segments showed strong performance. In…
Chinese Titanium Market Faces Challenges in Q3 2024: Prices Decline Amid Weak Demand
September 28, 2024 – The Chinese titanium market exhibited persistent weakness in the third quarter of 2024, with titanium product prices generally declining amidst the slow macroeconomic recovery and sluggish end-demand. Elevated raw material costs have plunged titanium slag and sponge titanium production into a loss-making predicament. Despite the arrival of the traditionally busy “Golden…