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As we round up 2025, the plastics sector has been inundated with opportunities being flagged by the industry to maintain its image in the global market as a useful, lightweight, cost-saving material that is sustainable as well
Media Kit 2026
Feature Latest Headlines
- » Clariant rejects ethylene-purchasing cartel damage claims from MOL, Braskem New
- » India Expansions: Aarti secures methanol/toluene feedstock supply; Indian Peroxide to construct chlor-alkali plant New
- » M&As: Arkema to divest plastic additives biz to India’s Praama; Mitsui Chemicals, Idemitsu Kosan, and Sumitomo Chemical conclude integration of PP/LLDPE biz New
- » Green news: RadiciGroup/Lycra launch recycling of mixed-fibre garments; UPM launches circular renewable black pigment New
- » Expansions: Kumho Mitsui Chemicals to increase capacity of MDI; Toppan to install pilot line for semicon packaging New
- » Green news: Prysmian/Versalis partner on chemical recycling of plastic cable scrap; UPM starts up Leuna biorefinery in Germany
- » Wittmann expands production plant in China for competitively priced machinery
- » Braskem to be sold to private equity firm IG4
- » Green news: Rohm awards feasibility study for PMMA recycling plant to Nextchem; Borealis takes 10% share in BlueAlp, sells stake in Renasci
- » Kraiburg TPE’s material breakthroughs for smarter water storage and waste management
- » Brückner acquires PU machine/plant manufacturer Hennecke
- » Plants: Mitsubishi ups capacity for carbon fibre in Japan, US; Westlake to close vinyl/styrene plants in US
- » Borealis, EU Project Electro target hard-to-recycle plastics into high-value materials
- » M&As: Kuraray to sell MMA subsidiary to Chinese firm; Ancom Nylex to sell 50% of subsidiary to Thai chemical firm
- » Recycling: SK Chemicals to set up plant in China in jv with Kelinle; Covestro/Allmed partner to pioneer recycling of artificial kidney filters
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» M&As: GreenDot takes stake in Italian recycler; Hexion sells US Gulf Coast formalin
business - » Green news: Borealis/Borouge launch brand for mechanically recycled solutions; Alpla secures grant and sets up recycling plant for food-grade rHDPE
- » Medical Sector: Healthy propositions for medical devices December issue
- » Advertorial: Chinaplas 2026; Driven by technology, thriving future powered by green solutions December issue
- » Recycling: Fraunhofer repurposes waste into fibres for roofing December issue
- » Specialty chemicals: staying on course for growth December issue
- » Packaging: Reducing weight, keeping mechanical performance December issue
- » Building Industry: Creating sustainable building materials December issue
- » A panoptic plastic waste solution under pressure December issue
- » Research project to address PET-based textile waste in Europe December issue
- » COP30: funding approved; future without fossil fuels remains unseen December issue
- » PRI: FCS to showcase all-electric/multi-cavity machinery
Company News
Specialty chemicals: staying on course for growth
As the going gets tough in the global market, the chemical industry is bracing itself with a plan to gallop ahead into 2026, with joint ventures and expansion plans in Asia... Read More»
Braskem to be sold to private equity firm IG4
After two failed attempts to sell it, Brazilian petrochemical producer Braskem said Novonor (formerly known as Odebrecht) has agreed to transfer nearly all of the shares it holds... Read More»
Material News
Recycling: Fraunhofer repurposes waste into fibres for roofing
Among the dissenting voices on rising plastic waste, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has reported that more than 20 million tonnes leak into waterways and aquatic... Read More»
Packaging: Reducing weight, keeping mechanical performance
Driven by economics and legislation, for example the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) it is becoming desirable to decrease the weight of packaging and produce materials that are designed for recyclability... Read More»
Machinery News
Chinaplas 2026: Quality growth driven by technology, thriving future powered by green solutions
On April 21 to 24, 2026, the industry's acclaimed trade fair - Chinaplas 2026 will take place at National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Hongqiao, Shanghai, China.... Read More»
Brückner acquires PU machine/plant manufacturer Hennecke
Germany-based Brückner Group says it continues to pursue its growth strategy with the acquisition of the Hennecke Group, which will expand the company... Read More»
Tech centres: Polyvantis sets up tech centre in Shanghai; SI opens tech centre in UK
With the increasing demand for sustainable, compliant, and future-proof materials, materials suppliers are offering propositions built to support the needs of the medical industry... Read More»
Nokian Tyres launches “smart” tyre technology with load-sensing
Space exploration is making history with landmark events, while the use of rubber in tyres contributes to humankind’s broader knowledge of the infinite expanse of space... Read More»
Arkema/Semcorp tie-up for battery separators
Speciality materials firm Arkema and Semcorp, a Chinese manufacturer of lithium-ion battery separators, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic collaboration aimed... Read More»
