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Liquid silicone rubber is making a splash as a high-value, high-performance material in key industries, as the global billion-dollar market surges ahead.
Media Kit 2026
Feature Latest Headlines
- » Expansions: Covestro to invest in MDI train in China and undertake UAE feasibility study; Arkema starts up 15% PVDF capacity expansion in US New
- » Indian expansions: Toray to launch PPS compounding; Milliken opens pilot plant New
- » Integration/Insolvency: Sumitomo Chemical integrates PP/LLDPE businesses into Prime; Leuna-Polyamid files for insolvency New
- » Tie-ups: SI/Shengxiao in jv to expand biphenol capacity in China New
- » M&As: IMCD to acquire Merit to advance in compounding industry in Thailand New
- » Kebo/Plastisud merge for mould and hot runner solutions New
- » TPE scores points in pickleball and AI toys
- » Automotive: Materials drive automotive sector July issue
- » Packaging to suit needs and requirements July issue
- » Country Focus: Net zero industries for greener pastures in Thailand July issue
- » Building Industry: Fail-proofing buildings with sustainable plastics July issue
- » Plastic waste hacks transform crisis into circular opportunity July issue
- » Consortiums tie-up to reduce carbon footprint of plastics July issue
- » Advertorial: Wanhua Chemical Automotive Materials Innovative Solutions July issue
- » Bio-based polyesters and foams open up possibilities July issue
- » StackTeck’s quick change system for moulds July issue
- » SML stretches layers with Nano101 July issue
Company News
Country Focus: Net zero industries for greener pastures in Thailand
The World Bank was not mincing its words in a recent Thailand Economic Monitor report. It stated that the country’s growth, long regarded as one of Southeast Asia’s stronger economic performers, is projected to slow to 1.6% in 2026... Read More»
Trillium raises US$13 mn for demo plant for bio-based acrylonitrile
Trillium Renewable Chemicals (Trillium), a US bio-based chemical manufacturer, announced that it has raised a US$13 million Series B financing round. The financing was led... Read More»
Material News
Plastic waste hacks transform crisis into circular opportunity
While sustainability innovations are able to combat climate change, plastic waste can emerge as an unsung hero, augmenting scarce essentials such as fuel, food, and medicine under force majeure conditions... Read More»
Packaging to suit needs and requirements
In response to consumer preferences and brand owner commitments, many converters are facing the challenge of developing hygiene compression packaging films with sustainability benefits such as downgauging, .. Read More»
Machinery News
SML stretches layers with Nano101
Building on the success of previous generations of SmartCast stretch film lines, extrusion machinery maker SML has now installed the fourth generation of the SmartCast Infinity in its Technology Centre in Austria... Read More»
SML launches FlexiPET line for PET thermoforming sheet
Germany’s Frimo Innovative Technologies and China’s Chango Group, founded in 1996 and specialising in advanced manufacturing, automation, and welding technologies, have entered into a technology partnership.... Read More»
Automotive: Materials drive automotive sector
The composite materials industry has experienced significant growth in sectors such as aerospace, railway, naval and renewable energy, thanks to its ability to provide lightweight... Read More»
LSR stretches its industrial footprint
Liquid silicone rubber, or LSR, is an advanced elastomer that has gained traction in high-value sectors such as healthcare, automotive, and electronics, with further scope of applications expected... Read More»
Shell to license XTL process to Engie for e-SAF project
Shell Catalysts & Technologies has signed a technology license agreement with energy provider Engie for the France KerEAUzen project, which aims to produce synthetic aviation fuel (e-SAF) from captured biogenic... Read More»
