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In the patient-centric medical market, gravitating towards innovation and affordability, as well as manufacturer returns, advancements have been made in medical technology for the benefit of all
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Company News
Tie-ups: SI/Shengxiao in jv to expand biphenol capacity in China
US additives maker SI Group and Shengxiao Group, supplier of liquid crystal polymer (LCP) monomers and specialty chemicals, have announced the formation of a joint venture to accelerate additional capacity of biphenol in China.... Read More»
M&As: IMCD to acquire Merit to advance in compounding industry in Thailand
Netherlands-based IMCD N.V., which is involved in the distribution and formulation of speciality chemicals and ingredients, recently announced it has signed an agreement to... Read More»
Material News
Smart living with TPEs in wireless earbuds, AED and baby walkers
Kraiburg TPE, a global manufacturer of thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) and customised material solutions for a wide range of industries, provides ideal TPE compounds ... Read More»
Indian expansions: Toray to launch PPS compounding; Milliken opens pilot plant
Japanese polymers maker Toray says it will build a new plant to produce polyphenylene sulphide (PPS) compounds at its site in Sri City... Read More»
Machinery News
Chinese plastics firm installs ZSK extruders from Coperion
Dongguan Baier Plastic Co., Limited, a provider of high-performance engineering plastics based in China, has acquired three ZSK Mc18 compounders from Coperion. With these twin screw extruders, the company says it is expanding its production capacity for engineering... Read More»
MAAG to acquire US die firm Cloeren
Switzerland-headquartered MAAG Group, a business unit of Pumps & Process Solutions which is a segment of the Dover Corporation, has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire... Read More»
Electrical/Electronics: Rewiring smart manufacturing and AI infrastructure
Recent developments in manufacturing, automation, energy and AI chart the electrical/electronic sector gaining place in the wider industrial ecosystem... Read More»
Gloves Sector: Malaysia’s gloves sector holds its place in a volatile market
As a main exporter of gloves globally, Malaysia is handling suitably geopolitical pressures and sustainability demands and has its sights set on new directions in markets... Read More»
Solvay to double capacity for hydrogen peroxide in Taiwan
Belgian chemicals group Solvay will more than double capacity for ultra-pure hydrogen peroxide in Taiwan by the end of 2026 to meet growing demand from semiconductor makers, according to a Reuters report.... Read More»


















