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"Black Gold" Arrives, Developed by China
independently developed in our country T1200 High-Strength Carbon Fiber Official Global Launch The diameter is less than one-tenth the width of a human hair. This is currently the strongest in the world. Industrial mass production of carbon fiber Dub
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Spending $200 million! phenol giant enters “gold plastic” peek market
Traditional chemical enterprises are accelerating their entry into the high-end new materials sector. Recently, Jiangsu Sanjili Chemical Co., Ltd., a leading company in the phenol industry, announced plans to invest 200 million yuan to build a projec
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2026 Government Work Report Sets Tone: Plastic Industry Enters Era of Refined Development
Although the 2026 Government Work Report did not explicitly mention "plastics" or "polyolefins," its comprehensive directives on upgrading traditional industries, boosting domestic demand, and advancing green transformation have clearly outlined a de
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Texas Leads United States in Plastic Exports, Supporting Over 84,000 Jobs
The U.S. plastics industry continues to demonstrate significant economic impact, with industry shipments totaling $550.1 billion, supporting over 1.7 million jobs, and driving $78 billion in exports. A new economic analysis report, led by Dr. Perc Pi
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Revenue 6.4 Billion! Huitong Shares, PEEK Projects Concentrated in Signings
On February 27, the 2026 Investment Promotion Service Conference was held in Jinshan District, Shanghai, where projects with a total investment of over 11 billion yuan were signed in a. Nearly 3 billion yuan of funding will focus on developing
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RMB 1-Billion Investment! Kailong New Materials’ High-Performance TPU Heat-Insulating Smart-Tinting Film Project Signs and Lands in Jiangsu
On February 15, 2026, Jiangsu Kailong New Materials Co., Ltd. and Jiangsu Jintan Economic
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Tariff policy reversal puts pressure on plastics and chemicals industry landscape
From February 20 to 24, 2026, U.S. tariff policy underwent a dramatic reversal—first repealing then reimposing duties—becoming a pivotal factor disrupting the global plastics market. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled the previous tariffs unlawful, prompti
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Chemical Industry Boom Arrives, but Polyolefins Face the Flood Peak
In early 2026, the buzz around a "banner year for chemicals" quickly intensified within the industry. Futures markets became agitated, and the basic chemicals index staged a strong rebound, with sub-sectors like fluorochemicals, phosphochemicals, and
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Total Investment of 20.97 Billion Yuan! Tongkun Qinzhou 3 Million Tons PTA Base Supporting 150,000 Tons of Polyether Polyol Unit Put into Operation
Recently, good news came from the Qinzhou Port Sandun Petrochemical Island. The 150,000 tons/year polyether polyol unit of the Tongkun Qinzhou Green Chemical Industrial Base, undertaken by China National Chemical Engineering Sixth Construction Co
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Largest in China! Carbonate Ester Integration Unit Successfully Commissioned
Recently, the 410,000 tons/year carbonate integrated unit of Fujian Baihong Chemical Co., Ltd., designed by Guangzhou Engineering Company, successfully started up on its first attempt and produced qualified products. The 410
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Covestro Expands TDI Production Capacity by 20% at Shanghai Base
On January 30, Covestro announced the completion of a major capacity expansion and upgrade project for its toluene diisocyanate (TDI) production facility at its integrated site in Shanghai. This upgrade significantly increases the annual TDI prod
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Europe's Chemical Industry on Brink of Collapse: 20,000 Jobs Lost in 4 Years, 37 Million Tons of Production Capacity Shut Down
On January 28th, a report released by the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) showed that between 2022 and 2025, European chemical industry capacity closures surged sixfold, with a cumulative loss of 37 million tons of capacity over four years
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EU Carbon Tariff Takes Effect, Raising "Green Threshold" for Petrochemical Exports
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
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Plastics Industry Faces Multiple Challenges in 2026 Construction Market
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
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Shengding High-Tech Materials: TPU Interlayer Deepens Military, Aerospace, and Marine Sectors with Tangible Results
Recently, Shengding New Material Co., Ltd.'s independently developed and produced TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomer) interlayer film products have been successf
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Sinochem Doubles Profits, Up 101%
On January 21, Juhua Co., Ltd. released its performance forecast. The company expects its net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company for 2025 to range from 3.54 billion yuan to 3.94 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increas
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Natural Gas Prices Surge Amid Cold Wave: What Are the Implications for the Polyolefin Industry?
Recently, the global energy market has once again been swept by sudden and drastic fluctuations. On January 20, 2026, US natural gas futures prices surged by over 25% in a single day, breaking through the $3.90 per million British thermal units (MMBt
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Plastic Market Cools, Production Capacity Under Pressure, PP Nonwoven Fabric Exports Break Through
In 2025, China's PP nonwoven fabric output reached 3 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 9.73%. However, the industry's average operating rate hovered at a low level of around 37%, and the domestic market's absorption capacity hit its ceiling. T
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Strategic Restructuring! China Pingmei Shenma Holding Group Co., Ltd. Officially Unveiled
On January 16, 2026, the unveiling ceremony of China Pingmei Shenma Holding Group Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "China Pingmei Shenma Group") was held in Zhengzhou. This marks a significant milestone in the strategic restructuring of Henan E
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Strategic Cooperation Agreement Signing Ceremony Between Juren New Materials And Wanhua Chemical Was Successfully Held!
On January 13, 2026, the signing ceremony for the strategic cooperation agreement between Juren New Materials and Wanhua Chemical was grandly held in Yantai Wanhua. Key business leaders and representatives from both sides gathered together
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