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

Ascend Performance Materials LLC announced force majeure on adipic acid last month, citing a disruption in the supply of its raw material, cyclohexane. In an August 17 letter to customers, the company stated, “Despite actively taking remedial measure

Hanwha Azdel SuperLite S25 composite material incorporates recycled polypropylene components, offering lightweight performance and providing automakers with a recyclable alternative material for automotive headliners and interior parts. This thermop

Recently, INEOS Inovyn, a subsidiary of the INEOS Group, signed an acquisition agreement to acquire the remaining 50% stake in Runcorn MCP Limited from Vynova Runcorn Limited, which has entered bankruptcy administration in 2025. The acquisition also

快速换模技术缩短注塑成型停机时间 Advanced quick mold change technology can help injection molding manufacturers reduce mold changeover time from hours to minutes, while also improving operational safety. Plastic manufacturing companies use mature technologies to mi

Proto Labs benefits from strong growth in its injection molding business Thanks to the rapid growth of its injection molding business, improved profit margins, and an upward adjustment of its full-year performance guidance, Proto Labs has reported re

Saudi Basic Industries Corporation has newly launched ULTEM DU762 resin, a lightweight thermoplastic material that can replace metal in making smartphone frames, offering excellent manufacturing efficiency. 这款特种热塑性树脂可省去天线断缝设计，同时可通过先进物理气相沉积溅射工艺实现金属质感

Artificial intelligence empowers visual systems to identify subtle defects in plastics in real-time, reducing waste generation and enhancing quality control levels. Companies such as Krevera and Cognex are deploying advanced artificial intelligence v

BioBTX B.V. (Groningen, the Netherlands) is building the world’s first commercial-scale plant. Based on its independently developed ICCP (Integrated Catalytic Crackling Process) technology, the plant can convert mixed plastic waste into high-quality

According to Zhuansu Vision, starting from September 1, 2026 (or in accordance with existing contract terms), BASF will increase the price of all grades and packaging specifications of its NEOL® neopentyl glycol (NPG) in the United States and Canadia

埃克森美孚推出Exceed Tough m 4536UV12高性能聚乙烯树脂，专为全球严苛工况下的滚塑应用打造。 ExxonMobil's flagship polymer division has launched a metallocene-based polyethylene resin aimed at enhancing manufacturers' product impact strength, environmental resistance, and processing ef

The intelligent energy monitoring system integrates IoT sensors with an asset management platform to help plastic manufacturing enterprises achieve quantifiable cost reductions. IoT monitoring solutions can help injection molding, extrusion, and blow

Net profit: approximately $600 million; $1.4 billion excluding certain items. - Diluted earnings per share: $1.71; excluding specific items, $4.30 per share. ■ EBITDA: $1.3 billion; $2.1 billion excluding certain items Continuously

This family-owned recycling technology company remains profitable, but delayed customer investments and rising costs in Europe have weakened its competitiveness. The company anticipates a significant increase in market demand for high-performance rec

Japanese ENEOS Holdings is significantly expanding its chemicals business in the United States by acquiring TPC Holdings; the deal will propel the group to become the world's third-largest butadiene producer by capacity. This transaction will make TP

Engineering resins producer Trinseo released its second-quarter financial results on August 6, reporting a net loss of $120 million for the period, compared with a net loss of $106 million in the same period last year. The company said

Plastmatch learned on August 6 that specialty materials solutions provider Trinseo and its European affiliates recently announced price increases for all grades of polystyrene (PS), ABS, and SAN products. Effective August 1, 2026, or as stipulated in

The transaction is expected to generate $150 million in annual synergies while advancing electrification in North America and AI-driven data center infrastructure development. This $3.8 billion acquisition combines Prysmian’s cable technology strengt

HEXPOL recently announced the completion of its acquisition of 100% of the shares of Italy’s Vipa Group. Vipa Group is a leading European developer and manufacturer of high-quality thermoplastic compounds, with a focus on the high-growth wire and ca

The new compact baler network fills a critical gap in the flexible plastic recycling sector, making waste collection economically viable for small and medium-sized commercial waste generators nationwide. The Alliance to End Plastic Waste has partnere