Innovia Films has launched Propafilm CHBM, an ultra-high-barrier metallized BOPP film that reportedly provides “special” product protection and enhances recyclability by replacing aluminum foil in polypropylene-based laminated structure

Headlines Digest: Raw Material News-The United States initiates anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations on Chinese amine compounds, with the highest tariff rate.352.32% Automotive News-Volkswagen Group plans to freeze employee wages unti

International News Digest: Raw Material News: Hengyi Petrochemical's profits surge over 100-fold; BASF makes significant concessions in acquisition of Evonik; Celanese raises prices Packaging News: U.S. Just Eased Tax Rebate Restrictions on Aluminum

Headlines Digest: Raw Material News- HDIStable Monomer Supply! Tosoh Acquires Asahi Kasei's Stake in Nanyang Chemical50% Automotive News-China and the EU reach consensus in consultations; CAAM, Chery, and BYD have all issued statements. Packaging N

International News Highlights: Raw Material News: Sumitomo Chemical Completes Acquisition of Selsco's Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) Resin Business Additives News: Henkel Successfully Completes Acquisition of Dutch Specialty Coatings Company Stahl Pac

ALPLA, an international packaging and recycling specialist from Hard, Austria, is further expanding its production capacity in Turkey. Its new facilities in Izmir and Adana have officially commenced operations, with both sites being modern factories.

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

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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

Amcor has partnered with Ocean Potion to create innovative packaging for a new mineral-based kids’ SPF 30 sunscreen lotion, using advanced printing technology. Global packaging leader Amcor partners with Ocean Potion to create eye-catching composite

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Grupo Plastilene combines advanced blown film technology with ExxonMobil Signature Polymers resins to produce high-end thermoforming films in Colombia. This collaboration delivers outstanding optical properties, mechanical strength, and hermetic sea

The Rwandan government is significantly accelerating the country's transition away from traditional plastics and promoting the development of a green economy. Kigali—Rwanda is set to formally approve biodegradable packaging materials for inclusion in

In the context of regulatory changes and increasing competition, thermoforming packaging manufacturers are facing growing pressure to achieve automation, reduce product weight, and integrate recycled materials. Advanced heating technologies, 3D-prin

The accelerated obsolescence of packaging equipment components requires the entire industry to strengthen supply chain coordination, communicate in advance, and establish formal management processes. Industry stakeholders lack formal processes to re

The "Tracking Plastics Act" will establish a federal working group responsible for developing standardized methods for verifying the recycled plastic content in consumer products. This bipartisan legislation aims to combat misleading environmen

International News Highlights: Device News - Dover Acquires Cloeren to Enhance Polymer Extrusion Equipment Capacity; INEOS 5 Billion Euro Olefins Cracker Module Arrives at Port. Raw Materials News - Due to a collaborative cement plant with Indorama,

New investments by bottling partners are expanding Coca-Cola’s global refillable glass and PET bottle packaging programs. In 2024, refillable packaging offered by the Coca-Cola system in multiple markets accounted for 14% of its total beverage sales.

ReBento’s durable, leak-proof lunchbox replaces single-use plastic waste in subscription meal delivery services and has been recognized with the 2026 Berlin Green Product Award. Polish design student Kaja Brunke has designed ReBento, a reusable conta

Dow reported earnings on July 23, with adjusted earnings per share of $1.44, compared with a loss of $0.42 per share in the same period last year. The results were well above the analyst consensus estimate of $1.28 compiled by S&P Capital IQ. Dow