

Future Prospects: 3D Printing Technology in the Plastics Industry
November 29, 2024 – Since the introduction of the first commercial stereolithography 3D printer by 3D Systems in 1988, plastic 3D printing technology has undergone more than three decades of development and is demonstrating increasingly broad application prospects in the plastics industry. In recent years, this technology has garnered enthusiastic support from plastic processors, becoming…

Navigating the World of Car Maintenance Belt Materials
May 11, 2025 – In the realm of automotive maintenance, the car maintenance belt is steadily emerging as a favored tool among vehicle owners and automotive enthusiasts, owing to its practicality. This convenient device not only serves as a storage solution for various maintenance tools but also acts as an essential companion for routine vehicle…

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…

Veolia’s German Plant Closures Signal Major Shift in European Plastic Recycling
July 20, 2025 – European Plastic Recycling Sector Faces Major Restructuring as Veolia Shuts Key German Facilities In a strategic shift shaking Europe’s circular economy landscape, environmental services leader Veolia has confirmed plans to decommission its two flagship plastic recycling plants in Bernburg, Germany by year-end. The impending closures of the MultiPet and Multiport facilities…

Hebei Xinhai Unveils RMB 25.4 Billion Chemical New Materials Base in Gangcheng Industrial Hub
September 26, 2024 – Hebei Xinhai Holding Group Unveils Ambitious Chemical New Materials Base Project in Gangcheng Industrial Park In a grand ceremony held within the petrochemical cluster of Gangcheng Industrial Park, Hebei Xinhai Holding Group announced the launch of its groundbreaking Chemical New Materials Base Project, a monumental undertaking with an investment of RMB…

Tianjin (Zhongda) Group’s Major Investment in Yangquan: First Phase Nears Completion
October 21, 2024 – A significant investment project in the outskirts of Yangquan, Shanxi Province, spearheaded by Tianjin (Zhongda) Group Co., Ltd., has reached a pivotal stage. The first phase of the Yangquan Jinwang Building Materials Factory, an automated production line capable of producing 1.5 million tons of calcium carbonate aggregates annually, is now undergoing…

New Plastic from RIKEN: Stable in Daily Use, Dissolves in Saltwater
April 10, 2025 – In the field of plastic research and development, Japan’s RIKEN has achieved an impressive result. The institute has successfully developed a new type of plastic. Its innovation lies in the reconstruction of the plastic molecular logic, endowing it with the unique property of being stable in daily use and being able…

A large barite deposit has been discovered in Duyun, Guizhou, with reserves reaching 23 million tons
Recently, the reserves evaluation agency in Guizhou Province conducted a review of a significant geological exploration project and it passed successfully. This project was undertaken by the Sichuan No.3 Geological Brigade Jinzuan Mineral Exploration Engineering Co., Ltd., with the exploration site located in Duyun, Guizhou. The exploration achieved remarkable results, successfully identifying a barite deposit…

From Lab to Landfill: Bluepha’s PHA Breakthroughs Tackle Global Plastic Crisis
May 19, 2025 – Amid escalating global plastic pollution and the pursuit of “dual carbon” goals, Shanghai Bluepha Biotechnology Co., Ltd., in collaboration with renowned academic institutions such as Fudan University and the University of Oxford, has achieved three pivotal breakthroughs in polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biomanufacturing technology. These achievements include setting a new world record of…

Europe’s Advanced Recycling Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Color Masterbatch Supply
June 24, 2025 – Chemical Recycling Breakthrough Opens New Era for Masterbatch Sustainability AsiaMB Exclusive – Versalis, the Italian chemical giant, has inaugurated Europe’s most advanced plastic waste recycling demonstration plant in Mantua, presenting new opportunities for sustainable color masterbatch production. The facility’s revolutionary Hoop® pyrolysis technology achieves an industry-leading 83% conversion rate, transforming mixed…