View copy
ON THE COVER:
Media Kit 2025
Feature Latest Headlines
- » Green tie-ups: Landbell/PureCycle to advance PP recycling in Europe; VTT/Lut University research conversion of wood-based CO2 emissions into plastics raw materials New
- » M&As: Shell completes sale of Singapore refinery to Chandra Asri-Glencore jv; Lanxess completes sale of urethane biz to Ube
- » Expansions: KazMunayGaz breaks ground on US$7 bn ethane cracker/PE project in Kazakhstan
- » Expansions: Lubrizol opens tech/innovation centre in India; BASF sets up production for anode binders in US
- » Expansions: ExxonMobil to invest US$100 mn in upgrading isopropyl alcohol facility; Wanhua Chemical/IBU-tec to develop European LFP battery material
- » Green tie-ups: Agilyx/Circular in jv for recycled plastics; Braskem/SCG jv for feedstock agreement with Mitr Phol Bio for ethanol-to-ethylene project in Thailand
- » Green tie-ups: Resonac/Microwave Chemical launch microwave-chemical recycling tech; Kemira/IFF in jv for biobased materials
- » Green news: TotalEnergies Corbion/Benvic partner on PLA for auto/electronics sectors; Versalis to start recycled polymer production plant in Italy
- » Expansions: BASF starts up its first plant for recycled PA6; Covestro to open laboratory for coating and adhesive formulations
- » Erema launches new version of standard recycling machine
- » Husky commemorates 25 years in India with expanded facilities; introduces new Advantage system solution
- » Green news: Avantium proceeds to commercialisation of PEF production; Evonik advances pyrolysis oil capability with launch of Purocel series
- » 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
Company News
Adnoc/OMV merger to create US$60 bn chemical giant Borouge Group
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company and Austrian chemical firm OMV are set to merge their polyolefin businesses to create a chemicals powerhouse with a US$60 billion enterprise value, as the Gulf state oil company advances... Read More»
M&As: Lone Star acquires Radici’s speciality chemicals/polymers business; XSYS completes buy out of MacDermid Graphics
Lone Star Funds has announced that an affiliate of Lone Star Fund XII L.P. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the specialty chemicals... Read More»
Material News
Chinaplas 2025: Malaysia’s industrial growth to push demand for plastics
Malaysia’s Gross domestic product (GDP) is projected, by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), to grow at 4.6% in 2025, contributed by strong private consumption, lower inflation growth, favorable... Read More»
Kraiburg TPE showcases advanced TPE solutions at Chinaplas 2025
Kraiburg TPE, a global leader in thermoplastic elastomers, introduces Light Effect TPE, a high-performance thermoplastic elastomer designed for consumer electronics and automotive applications... Read More»
Machinery News
Chinaplas 2025: Unlocking the power of industry innovation
Amid rapid technological advancements and sustainable transformation, Chinaplas 2025 is set to deliver an unparalleled lineup of concurrent events, highlighting the latest breakthroughs and emerging trends in the plastics ... 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»
