Plastic Industry Updates & Resources

【eVTOL and High-End Production Capacity Deployment Accelerates, Robo.ai Announces Establishment of Dubai Smart Manufacturing Industrial Park】Nasdaq-listed technology company Robo.ai Inc. officially announced on September 15 that it will cooperate with Dubai Industrial City to build the "Robo.ai Industrial City" intelligent manufacturing industrial park. The project focuses on capacity layout in cutting-edge fields such as high-end intelligent vehicles and electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL), aiming to provide large-scale production support for its eVTOL joint venture RoVTOL and future emerging technology projects.

【Enjie Shares: Capacity Expansion in the Separator Industry Has Significantly Slowed, Supply Balance Expected in the Future】Enjie Co., Ltd.On September 16th, during an institutional survey, it was stated that the capacity expansion in the separator industry has significantly slowed down, and the oversupply situation is expected to gradually ease as demand continues to grow, with a potential for supply and demand to reach balance in the future. The company currently has ample orders on hand and a high capacity utilization rate. Meanwhile, the company’s downstream customer demand and orders have shown steady growth recently. With robust demand in the downstream energy storage sector, the company’s shipment volume is expected to further increase in 2025.

【Niche Polymer Acquires LyondellBasell Assets to Achieve Business Expansion】Niche Polymer has acquired four U.S. resin powder plants from LyondellBasell Industries, with the purchase amount undisclosed. The company has established a new business unit, Specialty Powders LLC, to manage its expanded powder manufacturing operations.

【Taihe Technology: Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK) Project Pilot Test Completed, Polyarylene Nitrile (PEN) and Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS) Projects in Pilot Stage】 According to the news agency, on September 13, some investors...Taihe TechnologyWhat business does the company have in robotics? Which specific clients are included? In response, Tahe Technology stated on the investor interaction platform on September 17,Taihe TechnologyThe polyether ether ketone (PEEK), polyarylethernitrile (PEN), and polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) products can be applied to robotics-related products. The pilot production of the polyether ether ketone (PEEK) project has been completed, while the polyarylethernitrile (PEN) and polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) projects are currently in the pilot production stage and have not yet been scaled up for mass production. Specific customer information is not disclosed.

【Europe Smartphone Market Grows 4% in Q2, Honor Leads Major Brands With 42% Growth】On September 16, Counterpoint Research released its Q2 2025 report on the European smartphone market: after a sluggish first quarter, the market rebounded, with shipments up 4% year-on-year. Despite economic and geopolitical challenges compounded by pressure from new EU ecological regulations, manufacturers’ innovative products and promotional strategies effectively offset downside risks. In terms of brand competition, The biggest highlight is the year-on-year shipment surge of 42%, leading the TOP 5 manufacturers in growth and entering the top four in Europe. This growth is attributed to its foldable product lineup and technological innovation, with the Magic V series laying the foundation. The new Magic V5 is a hot seller thanks to its slim design and on-device AI features.