Amcor’s 2024 Sustainability Report Highlights Recycling and PCR Material Use
November 04, 2024 – Global packaging giant Amcor has recently released its fiscal year 2024 sustainability report, showcasing the company’s latest achievements and unwavering commitment to driving the green transformation of the packaging industry. Dedicated to designing more environmentally friendly packaging solutions, Amcor aims to meet the high standards of its customers while minimizing its…
October 14, 2024 – Huajin Aramco Project: A Giant Leap Forward in China’s Petrochemical Industry
October 14, 2024 – The colossal Huajin Aramco Fine Chemical and Raw Material Engineering Project in Panjin, with a staggering total investment of 83.7 billion yuan, is steadily advancing at a robust pace. Since its inception, the project has witnessed remarkable progress in various construction tasks, with over half of the overall engineering work completed…
The Art and Science of Bonding Plastics in Cars: A Deep Dive into Key Methods
May 9, 2025 – With the automotive industry booming, plastic components have become increasingly indispensable in vehicle manufacturing and maintenance. The quality of bonding techniques applied to these plastics is a make-or-break factor for a car’s overall performance and safety, sparking intense interest in identifying the most suitable bonding approach. Three primary methods dominate the…
Huilong, Syre Group & Others Invest Billions in Southeast Asia’s Circular Textile Projects
May 28, 2025 – Driven by the evolving global economic landscape and the deepening commitment to environmental sustainability, Southeast Asia is rapidly emerging as a new frontier for global industrial development. Chinese enterprises such as Huilong New Materials and Chaodai Environmental Protection are actively investing in cutting-edge projects like green fibers and recycled spinning in…
ABS Market Stays Steady Amid Crude Oil and Styrene Market Turbulence
September 06, 2024 – As September dawned, the crude oil market unexpectedly plunged, sparking shockwaves among industry insiders who had anticipated a vibrant “golden September” only to find themselves confronted with a “startling September” instead. Amidst this pervasive pessimism, however, the ABS market remained an island of calm, unswayed by the broader market turmoil. The…
Key Equipment and Processes Shaping the Future of Masterbatch Industry
January 24, 2025 – The Crucial Role of Production Techniques and Equipment in Masterbatch Manufacturing Masterbatch, an essential additive in synthetic materials such as plastics and rubbers, plays a pivotal role in determining the quality and application effects of these materials. Currently, the production processes for masterbatch are mainly divided into two categories: wet and…
Recycled Plastics: Paving the Way for a Greener Chemical Industry
September 03, 2024 – In recent years, with the rising awareness of environmental protection, recycled plastics have gained increasing popularity in the chemical industry, attracting the attention of numerous chemical giants and renowned brands. Advances in additive technology have significantly enhanced the polymerization degree of virgin plastics, resulting in redundant performance during initial use. This…
Vietnam’s Plastics Sector to Shine at the 2025 VietnamPlas Exhibition
March 28, 2025 – Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is gearing up for a significant event in the plastics industry – the 2025 VietnamPlas International Plastics and Rubber Industry Exhibition. Scheduled to take place from September 17th to 20th at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), this exhibition stands as one of the premier…
The Rising Popularity of Inorganic Pigments in the Plastic Color Masterbatch Industry
March 18, 2025 – Inorganic pigments are demonstrating remarkable advantages within the plastic color masterbatch industry. Derived primarily from natural minerals, these pigments exhibit exceptionally stable performance characteristics, including outstanding weather resistance, lightfastness, and chemical stability. Even when exposed to prolonged sunlight, varying climatic conditions, or humid environments, inorganic pigments maintain their color integrity without…
SMI’s Innovative Solution Paves the Way for Label-Free Packaging Revolution
April 22, 2025 – A new packaging trend is quietly emerging in the food and beverage manufacturing industry, with label-free bottles gaining significant popularity. Portuguese company Carvalhelhos, which adheres to the concepts of sustainable development and environmental responsibility, has successfully created new PET and recycled PET (rPET) containers without plastic labels, leveraging SMI’s EBS 8…