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Lotte Chemical Divests Basic Chemicals to Stem Bleeding Can Four Growth Poles Support New Valuation
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ENGEL Group to Showcase ENGEL and WINTEC at Chinaplas 2026
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Amcor Unveils Major Innovations: Lighter Closures, Heat-Resistant PET Jars, and New Film Line in Europe
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BASF Partners with Customers to Drive #OurPlasticsJourney Carbon Journey, Supporting Sustainable Innovation
Shanghai, China – April 20, 2026 – BASF is joining hands with customers and partners to advance #OurPlasticsJourney, strengthening its presence in China and Asia. Focusing on performance-driven innovation and co-creation with customers, BASF is targe
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Major Hot Topic! United States Tariff Refunds Launched; South Korea Limits Raw Material Stockpiling; Iran’s Petrochemical Export Ban Takes Effect!
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Toray Industries and SGL Carbon Establish Carbon Fiber Supply Partnership for Aerospace Sector
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Targeting India Market, Teknor Apex Establishes Polymer Joint Venture PolyTek
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Us-Iran Negotiations Remain Stalled, Crude Oil Night Session Rises, High Volatility Continues! Divergent Trends in Plastic Futures
Overnight Crude Oil Market Dynamics Market concerns persist regarding the prospects of U.S.-Iran negotiations, and supply risks in the Middle East remain evident, driving up international oil prices. NYMEX crude oil futures for May contract rose by $
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PPG Announces Global Price Hikes of Up to 20%, Further Increases Not Ruled Out
On April 15, 2026, PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE: PPG) announced a global price adjustment across its entire portfolio of coatings, paints, and specialty products. This move reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to reliably supplying high-performanc
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