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United States Reinstates Reciprocal Tariff; Ennila Announces Price Increase for Caprolactam and PA6; Evonik Signs Agreement with Malaysian Company
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Uae abruptly withdraws from opec! price hike wave sweeps across everything—from t-shirts and sofas to smartphones
Recently, a major announcement shook the global energy market. On April 28 local time, the UAE officially announced that it would withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the "OPEC+" mechanism starting from May 1
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Bio-Based TPU Used in YKK’s 3D Composite Zipper Pull, Awarded 2026 Red Dot Design Award
YKK won the prestigious 2026 Red Dot Design Award in the product design category for its 3D composite zipper pull developed in collaboration with Variloom. Variloom is a company specializing in on-demand 3D printing and forming systems. The Red Dot
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Lg chem @ chinaplas 2026: New Material Choices for Sustainable Living
CHINAPLAS 2026 International Rubber and Plastics Exhibition <LG Chem's Eco-friendly Materials Empowering Sustainable New Lifestyles> CHINAPLAS 2026 International Plastics and Rubber Exhibition Final countdown 2 days! L
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Box Eco-Low Carbon | Covestro Collaborates With Runmi Technology To Launch Next-Generation Eco-Friendly Travel Suitcase Globally At CHINAPLAS
On Earth Day, Covestro and 90FUN, a brand under Runmi Technology, jointly held the global launch event titled “Travel Light, Travel Green” at CHINAPLAS 2026, officially unveiling their co-developed new eco-friendly luggage series—the 90FUN R-GO Cof
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Shanghai Rubber & Plastics Exhibition Takes Center Stage! Beyond “Plastic Replacing Steel”—What Hardcore Technologies Does EMS Conceal?
Chinaplas 2026 Live, April 21, National Exhibition and Convention Center, Shanghai, AMS invites you to discuss the future of high-performance polymers. As a global leader and solution provider in high-performance polyamides, EMS-GRIVORY official
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CHINAPLAS 2026: BASF Expands Ultrason® P (PPSU) Portfolio
CHINAPLAS 2026: BASF Expands Ultrason® P (PPSU) Product Portfolio to Help Food Contact Articles Meet the Recertification under EU Regulation 2024/3190 Six PPSU grades are now available for sample requests, and technical data sheets, material certific
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Amcor Unveils Major Innovations: Lighter Closures, Heat-Resistant PET Jars, and New Film Line in Europe
Amcor has recently officially launched a series of transformative packaging technology innovations aimed at enhancing sustainability, operational efficiency, and product performance across multiple industries. The company has launched a
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From Compliance to Competitiveness: Alpla’s Circular Design and Recycling Practices Driven by PPWR
Recyclability is gradually shifting from a voluntary quality requirement to a mandatory regulatory provision. The EU's new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) clearly stipulates that by 2030, all packaging must be recyclable and must con
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All Products [Beauty Curator], This Chinaplas Booth Is a Must-See!
2026 Chinaplas,The atmosphere is a bit special: Oil prices continue to rise, driving up the cost of raw materials across the board. For every decision-maker responsible for product appearance, this is undoubtedly a sever
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Somnigroup, Global Mattress Leader, Acquires Leggett & Platt For $2.5 Billion
The global mattress leader Somnigroup International has signed a final agreement to acquire Leggett & Platt through a stock-for-stock transaction, with a value of approximately $2.5 billion, based on Somnigroup's closing p
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High-End Products Drive Global Expansion: J&N Polyolefins Joins Lion Corporation’s Supply Chain In Japan
From April 12 to 13, Mr. Miki Hayashi, Director of the Procurement Department of Lion Co., Ltd. of Japan, along with Procurement Managers Yoko Ootsuki and Toshihiko Tachikawa, visited Jingbo Polyolefins to discuss the ongoing cooperation regardi
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Carbon Footprint Slashes by 25% as Rohm PMMA Enters Lighting Market
U.S. lighting manufacturer RAB Lighting adopted Röhm's polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) molding compound, Plexiglas proTerra 8N, in the development of energy-efficient lighting fixtures. This material effectively reduces the carbon footprint in terms o
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Takeda Furukawa Successfully Develops Elastic Polyester Yarn
On April 6, Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd. announced that it has successfully developed a new type of elastic polyester yarn, offering a more comfortable 100% polyester fabric option for sport and outdoor apparel. This new elastic polyester yarn, when co
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Terry Machine to Showcase at Chinaplas 2026, Opening New Chapter in Smart Injection Molding
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Fuen Shares Plans to Raise $1.25 Billion in IPO to Expand Production Capacity for Recycled Fabrics
Fufen Co., Ltd. disclosed its prospectus on March 31, planning to publicly issue 58.3333 million shares, accounting for 25% of the total shares after the issuance, with an intended fundraising of 1.25 billion yuan. The application period for this is
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Sulayr × Join Forces: European PET Tray Recycling Enters New Phase
The PET packaging recycling sector in Europe shows clear divergence: bottle-to-bottle recycling technology for beverage bottles is already highly mature, while recycling of PET food trays remains in its early stages. According to Packaging Europe, PE
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Market Closed, Hoarding Supplies, Sky-High Prices: Widespread Chemical Raw Material Shortages—How Long Can Downstream Factories Hold On?
Recently,The global chemical industry is shrouded in a series of sudden supply disruptions. Due to the escalating geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East, near-halt of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and India's domestic policy interventions
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【Overseas news】Hormuz Strait Navigation Drops to Zero; Asian PP Surges $330 Per Ton Weekly; Arburg Suspends U.S. Expansion
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