Strategic Merger: Shitian Expands Portfolio with Sumitomo Chemical’s Assets
December 21, 2024 – In a groundbreaking move, Shitian Technology announced on December 12, 2024, the successful completion of its comprehensive acquisition of Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.’s (Sumitomo Chemical) polypropylene (PP) composites and thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) business in the Chinese market. With this strategic takeover, Shitian has also smoothly assumed control of production bases located…
The Struggle for Consensus: Updates on the Global Plastic Pollution Treaty
December 21, 2024 – Global Plastic Pollution Crisis: Progress and Challenges in Crafting an International Treaty The issue of plastic pollution has emerged as a pressing environmental dilemma, posing significant threats to marine ecosystems and human health worldwide. In response to this global challenge, the international community, with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and…
Global Trade Update: Tax Changes Impact Chinese Products and E-commerce Platforms
December 21, 2024 – Global Trade Landscape Shifts as Countries Implement New Tax Policies and Tariff Adjustments on Chinese Products and Foreign E-commerce Platforms In recent weeks, several countries have announced new tax policies or tariff adjustments on Chinese products and foreign e-commerce platforms, sparking widespread concern across the globe. The United States, through its…
Unlocking the Secrets of Transparent TPE Pellet Production
December 18, 2024 – The Challenges and Solutions in Producing Transparent TPE Pellets The demand for transparent TPE pellets is on the rise, particularly in the production of transparent toys and components. However, many manufacturers have encountered a perplexing issue: despite using transparent TPE material, the final products often lack the desired clarity. So, what’s…
TPR Sole Production: The Science of Baking and Deformation Prevention
December 18, 2024 – Unraveling the Science Behind TPR Sole Baking: Benefits and Challenges The production of TPR soles involves a crucial step of high-temperature baking, a process that is far from arbitrary. This procedure not only accelerates glue drying and sole shaping but also facilitates the evaporation of solvents in adhesives and curing agents,…
Bottle-to-Bottle PET Recycling in Turkey: Doğa’s Innovative Approach
December 18, 2024 – Turkey’s PET Bottle Recycling Industry Soars with Doğa’s Innovative Bottle-to-Bottle Recycling As global environmental awareness continues to rise, the PET bottle recycling industry is embracing new opportunities for growth, particularly in Turkey, where the trend of bottle-to-bottle PET recycling is becoming increasingly prominent. Among the pioneers in this green sector is…
Advanced Polycarbonate Resin from SABIC Offers Unparalleled Chemical Resistance
December 18, 2024 – SABIC Unveils LNP™ ELCRES™ CXL Polycarbonate Copolymer Resin for Enhanced Chemical Resistance SABIC has recently announced the successful launch of its LNP™ ELCRES™ CXL polycarbonate (PC) copolymer resin, a cutting-edge material that offers novel solutions for customers across the automotive, electronics, industrial, and infrastructure sectors. In the face of escalating challenges…
Circular Economy in Packaging: Liveo Research’s PET Blister Pack Gets Certified
December 18, 2024 – Liveo Research has made a significant stride in the packaging industry by securing certification for its One-Material PET Blister Pack (OMB) from Petcore Europe’s blister recyclability assessment platform. This achievement not only bolsters the drive for sustainability in the packaging sector but also underscores the importance of circular economy principles in…
Game-Changing PLA Plant: Emirates Biotech Partners with Sulzer
December 17, 2024 – Emirates Biotech Partners with Sulzer for Groundbreaking PLA Production Facility in UAE In a significant move towards sustainable plastics production, Emirates Biotech has announced the selection of Swiss company Sulzer as its technology partner for an upcoming polylactic acid (PLA) manufacturing plant in the United Arab Emirates. With a total investment…
Revolutionizing PLA Production: Wuxi Nanda’s Major Technological Milestone
December 17, 2024 – Wuxi Nanda Achieves Breakthrough in PLA Material Technology Wuxi Nanda Applied Materials, located in the Circular Economy Industrial Park of Qianzhou Street, Huishan District, has made a significant breakthrough in polylactic acid (PLA) material technology, pioneering a green catalytic system and polymerization process technology in China. This enterprise, a product of…