Key Points Volkswagen and its supplier Magna selected PLEXIGLAS® Piano Black PMMA material for the rear spoiler, side panels, and pillar trim of the ID. Buzz model. The painting process accounts for about 40% of the energy consumption in complete ve

On July 27, 2026, Guofeng New Materials disclosed on an investor interaction platform that the G1 line of the company’s project with an annual capacity of 1 billion square meters of optical-grade polyester base film—namely the optical-grade polyester

Greene Tweed collaborates with Arrow McLaren to design a lightweight anti-roll bar lever using Xycomp DLF thermoplastic composite material for the NTT IndyCar Series race cars. High-performance materials manufacturer Greene Tweed partnered with Arrow

International News Briefs Raw Material News Pirelli, Pyrum, Synthos and BASF launch joint cooperation to convert waste tires into recycled materials. Automotive News A U.S. Senate committee approved a bill to further tighten market access re

The project collects end-of-life and waste tires across Germany, sourcing them from Driver retail stores, various motorsport events, and the Pirelli Breuberg plant as raw materials for the integrated recycling process. Pyrum uses a pyrolysis process

International News Brief Feedstock News – South Korea Approves Yeosu Petrochemical Restructuring and Commits USD 472 Million in Support to Address the Industry Downcycle The South Korean government has approved a major petrochemical restructuri

International News Highlights: Raw Materials News - €1.1 Billion Claim! Dow Sues Clariant and Three Other Companies, Reviving Old Antitrust Case Automotive News - Chinese Automakers See Nearly 30% Sales Growth in Mexico in First Half of Year Equ

As China’s automotive exports have risen to the top globally and the pace of globalization continues to accelerate, the North American market remains a key barrier for Chinese automakers advancing into the high-end segment. Restricted by stringent t

According to the latest industry data released by the UK’s Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) on July 6, new car registrations in the UK rose 11.4% year-on-year in June to 213,166 units, marking the best performance for the month sinc

On July 4, Guangzhou Tinci Materials Technology Co., Ltd. (“Tinci Materials”) announced that it will terminate the 243,000-ton-per-year lithium battery and fluorine-containing new materials project undertaken by its subsidiary, Tinci Materials (Nan

International News Digest: Raw Material News - SK Chemicals and Omya Reach Cooperation to Expand TPEE Product Distribution Network in Europe Policy News - EU Passes Vehicle Recycling Regulation Automotive News - Honda Transitions to Energy Storage Se

As emerging industries such as new energy, wind-solar-storage, and artificial intelligence rise rapidly, they continue to impose higher performance requirements on key foundational materials. On July 1, electronica China 2026, known as a bellwether f

On June 29, 2026, the Council of the European Union formally adopted the End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation (ELVR), which sets out circularity requirements for vehicle design and the management of end-of-life vehicles. Previously, the European Parliamen

News Highlights: Raw Material News - India's only TDI facility resumption postponed again, tariff exemption extended for another half month, providing short-term opportunities for exports to India. Policy Highlights: EU PFAS Ban to Take Effect in Au

On June 30, 2026, India’s Ministry of Finance issued the latest customs notification, once again extending the basic import duty exemption for 40 categories of petrochemical and chemical products, including polyurethane raw materials. The duty-free w

I. Core Conclusion 1. The industry as a whole is in the early growth stage, transitioning from a “supporting material for consumer electronics” to a “core substrate for AI and automotive intelligence.” Plastic optical fiber (POF), also known as polym

Recently,Kingfa Sci. & Tech. Polyetherimide (PEI)There is new activity in the field! On June 24, Kingfa Sci. & Tech. disclosed on the interactive platform.The company has established and put into operation a pilot production line for poly

Top News Briefing: Raw Material News-Syensqo partners with Bucci Composites to advance mass production of automotive composites Medical NewsMitsui Chemicals acquires U.S. company HAOCHI for 6.1 billion yuan. Automotive NewsPorsche China is making a m

On June 30, Syensqo announced that it has entered into a partnership with Bucci Composites, a leading company in the design and manufacture of structural composite components based in Faenza, Italy. The agreement includes a technology license for Sy

Founded in 2017 amid a wave of transformation in Chinese manufacturing, Weihai RuiMu Precision has evolved into the upcoming “hidden champion”: a high-tech enterprise integrating precision mould development, injection moulding, vapor depo