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GreenDot Acquires Italian Recycled HDPE/PP Compounder Forplast
On December 9, Specialized Plastic World learned that GreenDot has recently acquired an 80% stake in the Italian company Forplast, with the specific amount undisclosed. Forplast is a specialized company in recycled high-density polyethylene and polyp
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ProAmpac Invests $1.51 Billion in Strategic Acquisition of TCP to Strengthen Global Sustainable Packaging Reach
Through strategic acquisitions, ProAmpac has entered the dairy, meat, medical, and pharmaceutical packaging sectors. This transaction will increase production capacity in multiple locations in North America, Latin America, the United Kingdom, and N
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Color Masterbatch Major Supplier Selected as Shandong Province Champion!
The Shandong Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology recently announced the proposed recognition list for the ninth batch of Shandong Province Manufacturing Single Champions. The core product of Shandong Jinhai Titanium Resources
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Investing 1 Billion Yuan! Hongtian Jinhao High-Performance Eco-Friendly Adhesive Industry Chain Project Launched, Covering Modified Epoxy Curing Agents, Epoxy Adhesives
Recently, Foshan Hongtian Jinhao New Material Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Hongtian Jinhao") held a grand groundbreaking ceremony for its high-performance environmentally friendly adhesive industry chain project in Datang Town, S
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Hoisko CLT Simplifies Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) Production Process With Single Polyurethane Adhesive
Large timber structures are reshaping the way we build. As the construction industry seeks more environmentally friendly solutions, cross-laminated timber (CLT) has emerged as a sustainable and cost-effective material. In each pi
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BASF Europe's Core Plant Sudden Shutdown Puts Global Ethylene Glycol Supply Chain Under Pressure
Recently, BASF announced that the supply of ethylene glycol and related derivative products from its production site in Antwerp, Belgium, has been officially declared as force majeure. This supply interruption is due to a technical failure that occur
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Zhongzai zihuan subsidiary wins midea green recycling project bid worth 205 million yuan
On December 8, China Re Resources and Environment announced that its subsidiary received a bid-winning notification from Wuhu Ande Zhilian Technology Co., Ltd. regarding Midea's Green Recycling Project for the years 2025-2026. The basic situation of
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World's First! Breakthrough in Recycled Carbon Fiber
Recently, National Chung Hsing University teamed up with Swancor Holding to tackle a challenging problem. By leveraging innovative technology, they successfully solved the issue by using Swancor Holding's exclusive "microwave pyrolysis technology" to
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Aptyx Expands Precision Extrusion Capabilities Through Acquisition of Argos
AptyxAs a leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of complex devices and components in the life sciences industry, has announced the acquisition of.Argos Company.A precision extrusion company headquartered in Massachusetts. This acquisit
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Coperion Twin-Screw Extrusion Granulation System: The High-Efficiency Engine Driving Mechanical Plastic Recycling
After consumptionFrom PET bottles to polyolefin daily miscellaneous materials, and from complex multilayer composite films to industrial edge scraps, Coperion's innovative twin-screw extrusion solutions continuously break through the boundaries of ef
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Global Chemical Giants Ignite: TDI/MDI Price Storm Sweeps Asia and Europe, Who Is Fueling This Cost Frenzy?
On December 1, 2025, what seemed like an ordinary price adjustment actually stirred up a massive wave in the global polyurethane industry chain.BASF announced a price increase of $200/ton for TDI products in Southeast Asia and South Asia; Wanhua Chem
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Dow, Wanhua, Huntsman Intensively Raise Prices! Who Controls the Global MDI Prices?
On December 3, 2025, Dow Chemical announced a price increase of 300 euros per ton (or equivalent local currency) on all MDI products sold in the Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India (EMEAI) region. Since December, major global MDI manufacturers suc
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Major Domestic Modified Plastic Enterprises See Rising Profits from Bioplastics by 2025
1. Jinfatech Jinfa Technology Co., Ltd. is primarily engaged in the research and development, production, and sales of new chemical materials. The main products of Jinfa Technology include modified plastics, environmentally friendly high-performance
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Dalian Petrochemical: Latest Progress on (Xizhong Island) Refining and Chemical Integration Project
On December 3rd, Wu Kai, Executive Director and Party Secretary of PetroChina Dalian Petrochemical Company, presided over a general layout coordination meeting for the (Xizhong Island) refining and chemical integration project in a company meeting ro
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New material undercover battle: China Petrochemical Has Already Taken the Lead
在“双碳”目标深入推进与全球绿色经济转型的背景下,低碳新材料正成为化工行业高质量发展的核心赛道。作为能源化工领域的领军企业,近年来,中国石化持续加大在该领域的布局力度,通过技术创新、产能建设与产业链协同,构建绿色低碳材料体系。2025年11月25日,中国石化旗下中石化湖南石油化工有限公司(简称“湖南石化”)与山佛塑科技集团股份有限公司(简称“佛塑科技”)共同出资9.6亿元成立湖南省广新聚合新材料有限公司,经营范围涵盖塑料制品制造与销售、化工产品生产与销售等核心业务,这一举措标志着中国石
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Asahi Kasei Decides to Gradually Halt Production of Hexamethylenediamine (HMD) to Focus on High-Value Business Growth
On December 5, 2025, Asahi Kasei Group of Japan announced that it would cease its hexamethylenediamine (HMD) production operations. This decision is an important measure in the group's ongoing efforts to optimize its product portfolio, with the core
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2025 Major Events in the Polyurethane Industry - Highlighted Events Edition
In 2025, the polyurethane industry still failed to shake off the sluggish cycle. Despite manufacturers in Europe, Japan, and South Korea continuously selling off or shutting down polyurethane assets, the capacity expansion of key polyurethane r
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Clariant CATOFIN Catalyst and CLARITY Flagship Boost Shandong Shenchih Carbon Three and Four Combined Dehydrogenation Unit
Clariant, a specialty chemicals company focused on sustainability, recently announced,The CATOFIN™ catalyst performs exceptionally well in the isobutane dehydrogenation (iBDH) unit of Shandong Shenchi Petrochemical Co., Ltd. (Shandong Shenchi).Me
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BASF Joins Hands With Mastercard To Empower Shanxi Xinhui Food, Creating China's First Benchmark Project For Low Thermal Conductivity Polyurethane Cold Storage
In 2025, chemical giant BASF reached a deep cooperation with leading cold chain company Master Cold Chain, successfully signing the Shanxi Xinhui Food Project. This collaboration is not only an important starting point for the three parties to achiev
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Arkema's Italian Polyester Resin Plant Receives ISCC+ Certification
Arkema Group has announced that its specialty polyester resin production site in Gissi, Italy, has successfully obtained ISCC+ certification, in alignment with Arkema's global mass balance roadmap. This supports customers in implementing more sustain
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