Solvay, the Brussels-based group, has officially inaugurated a new bio-circular silica production unit at its Livorno plant in Italy. This milestone marks a significant step forward in the European industry's transition toward sustainable development

With less than five months to go until the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico, the economic fervor for the event is already building. Yiwu, Zhejiang, known as the world's small commodity hub, is leveraging the

According to data from the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic), on January 28, 2026, Europe... since 2022. The surge in plant closures, accounting for approximately 9% of Europe's total capacity, coupled with a sharp decline in new investment

BeFra, the parent company of Betterware and Jafra, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Tupperware's operating assets in Latin America, focusing on the region's two major markets: Mexico and Brazil. This transaction also includes a perpet

Mitsubishi Chemical Group, Asahi Kasei Corporation, and Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. have announced plans to establish a new joint operating entity to manage two ethylene production facilities in western Japan. As part of a comprehensive operational reform

"Joining Hands, Building the Future" - Leed Group Global Open Day Vietnam Station 2026 was held in Vietnam on January 28th. Northern directly-administered municipality Hai Phong city held. Ms. Liu Yingying, Vice President of L.K. Group, Mr. Xie X

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On January 1, 2026, the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) officially came into effect, marking the transition of the world's first "carbon tariff" from policy text to practical implementation. Although its current scope is li

Recently, the convergence of global extreme weather and geopolitical turbulence has been continuously reshaping the energy market landscape. Consequently, the plastics industry, which is closely tied to energy, is facing an unprecedented dual impact.

Key Takeaways The correlation coefficient between the building materials manufacturing industry and plastic production reaches 0.90, indicating a very high degree of industry association. - Residential construction investment has seen positive growt

Moscow Launched! Lexiang Smart Welcomes First VIPs The cold winter in Moscow cannot stop the enthusiasm for industry exchanges. Today (January 27), the 2026 Russian International Plastics and Rubber Exhibition (RUPLASTICA) grandly ope

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ExxonMobil announced on January 24 that it will temporarily shut down some units at its Baytown, Texas, refining and petrochemical complex due to anticipated freezing weather over the next three days. The complex, located east of Houston, includes ch

On January 27, according to Zhuan Su Shi Jie, the Volkswagen Group will invest approximately 90 million euros to transform its Zwickau plant into the group's core hub for circular economy business, with part of the funding provided by the Saxon state

New Jersey recently launched a new offensive in its war against plastic, with Governor Phil Murphy, on the eve of his departure from office, officially signing Bill S3195 this month – the statewide "Reduce Single-Use Products" Act, further escalating

International News Highlights Raw Material News - Toray achieves dual breakthrough: World's first high heat resistance OPP film and high anti-static ABS resin are launched simultaneously. Robot -AsiaInfo ABB Robotics Co-founds "Embodied Intelligen

According to CPRJ on January 26th, Indorama Ventures has sold its 85% stake in Czech-based UCY Polymer to minority shareholder Maximilian Josef Söllner, with the transaction completed through his affiliated company UCY Global Invest. The equity trans

Nike is partnering with Zellerfeld to create a new multi-colored version of the Air Max 1000 sneaker. This follows the release of the monochrome 3D-printed Nike Air Max 1000 in late 2024. TPUMaterial. Recently, Nike and its long-term additive manufa

In January 2026, the U.S. experienced extreme cold weather, causing natural gas futures prices to surge by the largest weekly gain in nearly 35 years. This sharp energy price fluctuation was transmitted through the industrial chain, significantly imp

In January 2026, UK newborn care medical technology company mOm Incubators announced that its core product, the Essential Incubator, had received 510(k) market clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), making it one of the few port