The Rise of Calcium Carbonate Filled Masterbatch: Benefits and Applications

December 2, 2024 – A new material called Calcium Carbonate Filled Masterbatch has recently garnered significant attention in the plastics industry. This masterbatch, crafted through a blend of calcium carbonate and a PP carrier, is tailored for the production of various polyethylene products, spanning injection molding, piping, blow molding, sheeting, vacuum forming, woven bags, colored…

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October 16, 2024 – Jiangsu Jinghong Secures Approval for Major PLA Production Project

October 16, 2024 – Jiangsu Jinghong New Material Technology Co., Ltd., located in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, has recently received approval from the Jiangsu Provincial Development and Reform Commission for the energy-saving review of its annual 55,000-ton polylactic acid (PLA) and equipment manufacturing project, with a second-phase construction scale of 50,000 tons. Since its establishment…

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Nippon Holdings Consolidates Indian Footprint After Share Repurchases

November 22, 2024 – Nippon Paint Holdings Completes Repurchase of Indian Subsidiaries Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Nippon Holdings) has officially announced the completion of the repurchase of shares in two significant Indian paint manufacturing companies, reintegrating them into its fold as subsidiaries. The transaction was finalized on November 16, 2024….

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Innovations in Elastic Nonwoven Fabrics: Durability and Versatility

January 24, 2025 – Versatile Elastic Nonwoven Fabrics: A Blend of Performance and Sustainability Elastic nonwoven fabrics have emerged as a multifaceted material, distinguished by their unique composition comprising a fusion of polypropylene (PP), polyester, and elastomers. Among these, polypropylene dominates, accounting for over 70%, contributing to the material’s robustness and resilience. Its abrasion and…

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Groundbreaking Patent Filed by Shanghai Yitong for Advanced Drainage Pipes

December 23, 2024 – Shanghai Yitong Technology Co., Ltd. has announced a significant advancement in the field of plastic piping technology, having filed a new patent titled “An Improved Polyethylene Trench Drainage Pipe for Construction and Its Manufacturing Method” in November 2024. This innovative achievement marks a technical breakthrough in the construction drainage pipe industry….

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Europe’s Chemical Exodus: How BASF’s €10B China Bet Signals a Global Industry Reset

March 17, 2025 – Europe’s chemical industry is undergoing a dramatic contraction, with the European Chemical Industry Council reporting the shutdown of approximately 11 million tons of annual production capacity between 2023 and 2024. Olefins capacity has been reduced by 26%, resulting in a loss of 2.86 million tons of ethylene and propylene output. According…

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