On September 10, LG Chem and TK Chemical, a subsidiary of SM Group, signed an MOU in Seoul on the development of eco-friendly biodegradable materials (PBAT) and business cooperation. PBAT (Polybutylene Adipate-co-Terephthalate) is a petroleum-based

Headlines: Raw Material News-Dow Chemical is considering exiting its joint venture with Saudi Aramco.Sadara Automotive News-The U.S. government has issued a warning regarding Ford's cooperation with Chinese companies. Packaging News-German flexible

Ascend Performance Materials LLC announced force majeure on adipic acid last month, citing a disruption in the supply of its raw material, cyclohexane. In an August 17 letter to customers, the company stated, “Despite actively taking remedial measure

At Fakuma 2026, a live production run of coat hangers for Leifheit shows off the strengths of the t-win series in high-volume manufacturing. Skills shortages, tight deadlines and stretched budgets are challenges only too familiar to many manufa

On September 3, Lotte Chemical’s naphtha cracking complex (NCC) at the Daesan Industrial Complex in South Korea was officially shut down indefinitely, with its associated butadiene extraction unit also ceasing operations. The facility has a designed

Hanwha Azdel SuperLite S25 composite material incorporates recycled polypropylene components, offering lightweight performance and providing automakers with a recyclable alternative material for automotive headliners and interior parts. This thermop

Headlines Overview: Raw Material News-US-Canada trade tensions escalate! Canada imposes tariffs on US molds15%Additional tariffs on plastic products50%Retaliatory tariffs Automotive News- 7Global sales declined year-on-year in [Month].5.3% Decline f

Recently, INEOS Inovyn, a subsidiary of the INEOS Group, signed an acquisition agreement to acquire the remaining 50% stake in Runcorn MCP Limited from Vynova Runcorn Limited, which has entered bankruptcy administration in 2025. The acquisition also

快速换模技术缩短注塑成型停机时间 Advanced quick mold change technology can help injection molding manufacturers reduce mold changeover time from hours to minutes, while also improving operational safety. Plastic manufacturing companies use mature technologies to mi

Proto Labs benefits from strong growth in its injection molding business Thanks to the rapid growth of its injection molding business, improved profit margins, and an upward adjustment of its full-year performance guidance, Proto Labs has reported re