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As 2024 draws to a close, we can see that plastic recycling is evidently becoming a global focus to combat pollution and ease environmental burdens.
Media Kit 2025
Feature Latest Headlines
- » Kraiburg TPE expands sustainable TPEs in cutter manufacturing; partners with Vinmar Polymers America New
- » Chinaplas 2025: Auto industry drives demand for sustainable plastics
- » Biomass can meet 20% of carbon demand in chemicals sector by 2050
- » Expansions: Lanxess inaugurates application centre in India; Toyobo to boost capacity of PET film by 30%
- » M&As: Lotte Chemical sells Pakistani PTA business for US$68 mn; Sumitomo Chemical acquires Syensqo’s liquid crystal polymer neat resin business
- » Engel/Cannon tie-up to advance Clearmelt PU technology
- » Battery expansions: UBE breaks ground on Li-on battery feedstock facility in US; PCBL to build India’s first acetylene black plant
- » Green news: Automotive pilot project launched to address ELV plastic waste; SK Chemicals to set up recycling centre in South Korea
- » Expansions: Fujifilm invests EUR25 mn in semiconductor materials capacity in Belgium; Lummus licenses superabsorbent tech in China
- » Expansions: Technip Energies opens new office/research centre in India; Syntegon reopens expanded site in Netherlands
- » LyondellBasell/Covestro consider shutting POSM facility in Netherlands
- » Neste to refocus from sustainable polymers/chemicals to fuels
- » M&As: Hexpol acquires majority share in Turkish cable compounder for EUR54 mn; BASF sells Brazilian decorative paints biz to Sherwin-Williams for US$1 bn
- » Green updates: Aduro progresses in chemical recycling pilot plant; LG Chem to produce 100% plant-based acrylic acid
- » Der Grüne Punkt/Haitian/ExxonMobil collaborate in toy project incorporating rPP
- » Chinaplas 2025: Integrating latest innovations and solutions into practice
- » Expansions: Indian Oil licenses LyondellBasell tech for PE plant at Paradip; Alpla opens 2nd plant in Thailand
- » Kraiburg TPE showcases advanced TPE solutions at Chinaplas 2025
- » Recycling: EU Commission approves French aid for chemical recycling; Oerlikon Barmag/Evonik partner for chemical recycling of PET
Company News
LyondellBasell/Covestro consider shutting POSM facility in Netherlands
In line with the review of its European assets started last year, chemicals firm LyondellBasell is to reorganise its Maasvlakte propylene oxide (PO) and... Read More»
Dow to cut 1,500 jobs in line with US$1 bn cost savings
US materials firm Dow Inc has announced targeted actions to deliver US$1 billion in cost savings. These actions will further reduce the company's costs in response to ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty... Read More»
Material News
Chinaplas 2025: Auto industry drives demand for sustainable plastics
The global automotive industry is undergoing constant transformation. Automotive plastics, as a key component material, are evolving toward high performance... Read More»
Kraiburg TPE showcases advanced TPE solutions at Chinaplas 2025
With a strong focus on sustainability, safety, and performance, Kraiburg TPE is set to demonstrate the versatility of its TPE solutions at Chinaplas 2025. Visitors to Booth Q71 in Hall 17 in the Shenzhen World Exhibition &... Read More»
Machinery News
Chinaplas 2025: Integrating latest innovations and solutions into practice
As China's manufacturing landscape undergoes a profound transformation, the nation is strengthening its competitive edge in the global market... 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»
Plants: Braskem to expand PE/PVC capacity in Brazil; Arkema to close chlor-alkali plant in France
Brazilian petrochemical firm Braskem says it will pump in US$100 million to expand its current domestic production capacity by around 139,000 tonnes... Read More»
Orion ties up with Contec for supply of tyre pyrolysis oil
Carbon black producer Orion SA has announced that it has signed a long-term supply agreement with Contec SA, which will provide Orion tyre... Read More»
Singapore’s largest electric supply boat launched
The Coastal Sustainability Alliance (CSA), an industry collaborative effort led by Kuok Maritime Group (KMG), marked a significant achievement... Read More»
