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As 2024 draws to a close, we can see that plastic recycling is evidently becoming a global focus to combat pollution and ease environmental burdens.
Media Kit 2025
Feature Latest Headlines
- » Green news: Avantium proceeds to commercialisation of PEF production; Evonik advances pyrolysis oil capability with launch of Purocel series New
- » Plants: Covestro modernises Dormagen TDI plant; Mitsui Chemicals establishes coating centre in India
- » Green tie-ups: Aduro Clean/NexGen Polymers to collaborate on HCT demo plant; OMV receives EU funding for industrial-scale chemical recycling plant in Austria
- » Green news: Braven to supply recycled feedstock to BASF in US; Agilyx’s Styrenyx reduces CO2 footprint of styrene manufacturing by up to 86%
- » Green tie-ups: Elix collaborates with Repsol/AnQore for 100% recycled resins; ABG, BASF and Sto use recycled PS in insulation board in pilot project
- » LyondellBasell/Covestro to permanently shut down jv propylene/styrene monomers unit in Netherlands
- » Stork launches all-electric injection machines; lower energy use
- » Husky acquires Multishot injection/rotary technology from MGS
- » High performance TPEs for electronics and automotive
- » Automotive: BASF Coatings/NIO tie-up for automotive coatings; Sumitomo Chemical to sell chemically-recycled PMMA to auto companies
- » Investments: Lotte Chemical to sell 25% stake in Indonesian ethylene project; Xycle obtains funding for Rotterdam recycling plant
- » Chinaplas 2025: Unlocking the power of industry innovation
- » Green tie-ups: Syensqo/Vartega to advance use of recycled carbon fibre composites in auto sector; Lummus/Resynergi commercialise microwave-powered plastic pyrolysis technology
- » Engel opens new plant in Mexico
- » Chinaplas 2025: Malaysia’s industrial growth to push demand for plastics
- » Expansions: Covestro ups capacity for PC films in Thailand; Jindal launches BOPA nylon films in India
- » M&As: Private equity firm to buy stake in Nextchem for EUR110 mn; Constantia Flexibles completes acquisition of majority shares in Aluflexpack
- » Green news: Syensqo achieves breakthrough in mechanical recycling of PVDC; BASF develops biomass-balanced PESU, claims it’s the first in world
- » Adnoc/OMV merger to create US$60 bn chemical giant Borouge Group
- » Expansions: SCGC progresses on ethane feedstock project in Vietnam; LyondellBasell to expand propylene capacity in Houston
- » M&As: Lone Star acquires Radici’s speciality chemicals/polymers business; XSYS completes buy out of MacDermid Graphics
- » Expansions: TSMC invests US$100 bn in US semiconductor footprint; BASF enhances capacity of microcellular PU in India for auto sector
- » Expansions: Henkel strengthens its electronics footprint in India; inaugurates application centre in South Korea
Company News
LyondellBasell/Covestro consider shutting POSM facility in Netherlands
In line with the review of its European assets started last year, chemicals firm LyondellBasell is to reorganise its Maasvlakte propylene oxide (PO) and... Read More»
Dow to cut 1,500 jobs in line with US$1 bn cost savings
US materials firm Dow Inc has announced targeted actions to deliver US$1 billion in cost savings. These actions will further reduce the company's costs in response to ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty... Read More»
Material News
Chinaplas 2025: Auto industry drives demand for sustainable plastics
The global automotive industry is undergoing constant transformation. Automotive plastics, as a key component material, are evolving toward high performance... Read More»
Kraiburg TPE showcases advanced TPE solutions at Chinaplas 2025
With a strong focus on sustainability, safety, and performance, Kraiburg TPE is set to demonstrate the versatility of its TPE solutions at Chinaplas 2025. Visitors to Booth Q71 in Hall 17 in the Shenzhen World Exhibition &... Read More»
Machinery News
Chinaplas 2025: Integrating latest innovations and solutions into practice
As China's manufacturing landscape undergoes a profound transformation, the nation is strengthening its competitive edge in the global market... Read More»
Colines, Gneuss and ExxonMobil collaborate on LLDPE stretch film with recycled content
As interest in recycling has grown in importance in recent years, a wide variety of plastic waste streams are being evaluated for their recyclability potential.... Read More»
Husky acquires Multishot injection/rotary technology from MGS
Injection moulding machine maker Husky Technologies has announced the acquisition of secondary injection unit and rotary platen technologies, known as Multishot, from MGS Healthcare Manufacturing (MGS)... Read More»
Nokian Tyres to lead R&D to develop solutions for future mobility
Finland’s Nokian Tyres says it will lead the country’s Futureproof R&D programme to confront the key challenges of future mobility through solutions related to for example the digitalisation of tyres and... Read More»
Topsoe’s facility to start supplying solid oxide electrolyser cells
Danish manufacturer Topsoe says its new factory in Herning, Denmark, will soon start delivering energy efficient stacks to customers from its new Solid Oxide Electrolyser Cell (SOEC). This technology can turn renewable electricity ... Read More»
