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

On September 1, 2026, Dutch time, the EU-funded project ReBioCycle announced its latest results.Polylactic acid (PLA) bioplastics can be recovered from mixed plastic waste and reprocessed into recycled PLA with quality comparable to that of virgin ma

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

The Canadian federal government recently announced that retaliatory tariffs on U.S. molds and plastic products will officially take effect on September 8, 2026, leading to increased costs for key production equipment and plastic products for Canadian

In medical device manufacturing, a syringe may appear simple in structure, yet it consists of multiple precision plastic components that must fit together flawlessly. The needle holder and barrel must not only meet stringent dimensional accuracy, con

For packaging manufacturers and product developers currently evaluating biodegradable alternatives to conventional polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP), a study described by researchers as a global first offers new reference data. This study, jo

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

Avantium N.V.’s flagship FDCA production plant in Delfzijl, the Netherlands, is getting closer and closer to start-up, while the company continues to expand its commercial partnership projects and prepare new financing for the next phase of business

Saudi Basic Industries Corporation has newly launched ULTEM DU762 resin, a lightweight thermoplastic material that can replace metal in making smartphone frames, offering excellent manufacturing efficiency. 这款特种热塑性树脂可省去天线断缝设计，同时可通过先进物理气相沉积溅射工艺实现金属质感

Artificial intelligence empowers visual systems to identify subtle defects in plastics in real-time, reducing waste generation and enhancing quality control levels. Companies such as Krevera and Cognex are deploying advanced artificial intelligence v

On August 17, BASF announced on its official website that it will increase the prices of caprolactam, polyamide 6 (nylon 6), and copolyamide 6/66 (nylon 6/66 copolymer) in North America effective September 1, with an increase of 8 cents per pound (ap

BioBTX B.V. (Groningen, the Netherlands) is building the world’s first commercial-scale plant. Based on its independently developed ICCP (Integrated Catalytic Crackling Process) technology, the plant can convert mixed plastic waste into high-quality

According to Zhuansu Vision, starting from September 1, 2026 (or in accordance with existing contract terms), BASF will increase the price of all grades and packaging specifications of its NEOL® neopentyl glycol (NPG) in the United States and Canadia