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Given the tight supply of petrochemical-based polymers/ resins, one way of overcoming this is through improving recycling technologies and adopting waste plastic recycling to lessen the dependency on oil-based materials
Media Kit 2026
Feature Latest Headlines
- » Green tie-ups: Neste, Goldwin, Idemitsu and Toray partner to supply bio-nylon fibre to North Face New
- » Frimo/Chango tie up for technology partnership for welding New
- » Strengthening: Trinseo files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection process; Wacker reduces stake in Siltronic
- » Recycling: PureCycle on fast track approval for PP recycling plant in Thailand; Woosh/Borouge and BlueAlp recycle diaper plastics
- » Above the curve performance for automotive and wearables with Kraiburg TPE
- » Petronas takes full ownership of Pengerang; Aramco exits jv
- » Green news: Loop to set up PET recycling plant in Gujarat; Syntetica/Michelin advance nylon recycling in France
- » Closures: Mitsubishi/PTT shut down PBS business in Thailand; Asahi Kasei to discontinue PE/SM production in Japan from 2030
- » Green products: Nouryon offers solution to restore rPP performance in packaging; BASF/Lindex bring recycled PA to lingerie sector
- » Expansions: Covestro opens TPU R&D centre in China; Aster moves forward with US$80 mn ethylene expansion project in Singapore
- » BASF patents hot gas welding process for PPA plastics
- » Trillium raises US$13 mn for demo plant for bio-based acrylonitrile
- » Green news: UPM acquires IP from Avantium for bio-based glycols; Hyosung TNC opens bio-BDO plant in Vietnam
- » Recycling closures: Plastic Energy enters administration due to tight cash flow; Viridor to cease European chemical operations
- » M&As: Biesterfeld acquires majority stake In OSP; RadiciGroup/Domo join forces to create tier-1 compounder
Company News
Closures: Mitsubishi/PTT shut down PBS business in Thailand; Asahi Kasei to discontinue PE/SM production in Japan from 2030
After operating for almost ten years, Japan’s Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation says that it has decided to withdraw from the polybutylene succinate (PBS) business... 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
Kraiburg TPE sets sustainability and ergonomics in motion for robotics applications
The broader use of robotics across industries, from consumer electronics to smart homes and automotive, is leading manufacturers to tap advanced materials such as thermoplastic elastomers for robotic applications... Read More»
Circulate Capital raises US$220 mn in second fund for Asian recycling
Singapore-based circular economy investment manager Circulate Capital has bucked global fundraising trends to raise US$220 million for the first close of Circulate Capital Asia II fund. .. Read More»
Machinery News
Plast 2026 lines up comprehensive conference programme
The conference programme at Plast 2026, Milan-based plastics exhibition to be held from 9-12 June at Fiera Milano, addresses pressing topics for the plastics and rubber industry, bringing together institutions... Read More»
SML launches FlexiPET line for PET thermoforming sheet
Austrian machinery firm SML has launched FlexiPET, a brand-new production-scale demonstration line for thermoforming sheet located at SML’s Technology Centre... Read More»
Automotive: GIC project addresses challenges of ELV recycling
German chemical firmBASF says it has patented a novel hot gas welding process for plastics. The technology enables thermoplastic components – especially those... Read More»
Michelin to cut 1,500 jobs in France
Due to escalating costs and a competitive market situation, French tyre maker Michelin is mulling over reducing as many as 1,500 roles in France over the next three years through a voluntary scheme as it seeks to lower costs.... Read More»
Petronas takes full ownership of Pengerang; Aramco exits jv
Malaysian oil/gas firm Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) recently announced that its subsidiary Petronas Refinery and Petrochemical Corporation Sdn Bhd (PRPC) has signed an agreement to acquire the equity stake held by Saudi Arabia’s Aramco... Read More»
