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.

According to Tianyancha, Nanjing Weilai Energy Co., Ltd. recently underwent a business change, with its registered capital increasing from 20 million RMB to 250 million RMB, a rise of 1150%. The company was established in July 2017, with Wu Yan as the legal representative. Its business scope includes the planning, design, research and development, construction, sales, and operation of intelligent systems for electric vehicles; the construction and operation management services for new energy vehicle charging and swapping facilities; the sales, operation, installation, and related technology research and development of charging and swapping facilities, energy storage equipment, charging pile equipment and components; and automobile sales. Shareholder information shows that the company is wholly owned by Wuhan Weilai Energy Co., Ltd.

On September 15, the European Commission issued an announcement stating that, in response to applications submitted on August 8, 2025, by EU companies Freudenberg Performance Materials and Johns Manville, it has launched an anti-dumping investigation into PET spunbond nonwovens originating from China. The products involved are classified under EU CN (Combined Nomenclature) codes (ex)5603 13 90, 5603 14 20, and (ex)5603 14 80 (TARIC codes 5603 13 90 70 and 5603 14 80 70). The dumping investigation period is from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, and the injury investigation period is from January 1, 2022, to the end of the dumping investigation period. A preliminary ruling in this case is expected to be made within seven months, and no later than eight months.

On September 15, the European Commission announced that it has launched an anti-dumping investigation on PET spunbond non-woven fabrics originating from China, following an application submitted by EU companies Freudenberg Performance Materials and Johns Manville on August 8, 2025. The EU CN (Combined Nomenclature) codes for the products involved are (ex)5603 13 90, 5603 14 20, and (ex)5603 14 80 (TARIC codes are 5603 13 90 70 and 5603 14 80 70). The dumping investigation period for this case is from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, and the injury investigation period is from January 1, 2022, to the end of the dumping investigation period. The preliminary ruling for this case is expected to be made within 7 months, and no later than 8 months.

On September 12, 2025, Mitsui Chemicals announced that although attempts were made to restart the TDI unit at the Omuta plant, it has not yet fully recovered. During the preparation process, there was another gas leak, and the company has strengthened safety measures. Officials stated that the unit's operation is now tending towards stability, but the overall progress of resumption remains slow, and full recovery will still take time.

East China PET bottle chips closed at 5,780 RMB/ton, down 50 RMB/ton. Costs declined due to crude oil drag, leading to factory offers for PET bottle chips mostly dropping by 50 RMB/ton, with some prices stabilizing, and the market focus moving downward accordingly. September-October supply offers range from 5,770 to 5,970 RMB/ton. The September-October contracts are offered at a discount of 11 to a premium of 20 RMB, compared to a previous high of a premium of 60 RMB. Inquiries are at 5,750-5,780 RMB/ton, with contract 11 discounts of 20-30 RMB, and previous highs at 5,820-5,850 RMB/ton.

Nanjing Julong (300644.SZ): Net profit for the mid-year report of 2025 is 57.3644 million yuan, an increase of 40.73% compared to the same period last year.

At the 2025 China (Zhengzhou) International Futures Forum on August 19, a relevant official from the Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange stated that they are actively promoting the opening of the polyester sector, including PTA options and futures and options for paraxylene, short fiber, and bottle-grade PET, as specific products to the international market. Currently, nearly 800 overseas clients from 33 countries and regions, including Hong Kong, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the United Arab Emirates, have opened accounts with the Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange.

Recently, global polyurethane giant Covestro issued a warning to its customers that the supply tightness of TDI (toluene diisocyanate) will continue to worsen.According to the latest notice, on top of the already significant supply reduction, Covestro will further cut its supply to the Chinese market by 15% in August.Covestro clearly stated in the notice that contract customers, especially those who are behind on their rebate agreements, should make reasonable arrangements in advance for the coming months. The notice specifically emphasizes that the company will no longer accept any unplanned additional orders, and there will not be sufficient resources in the fourth quarter for customers to rush to meet their rebate targets.

August 15th,Amway shares announced that the remaining two dry-process production lines of its controlled subsidiary, Amway (Vietnam) Material Technology Co., Ltd., have completed equipment debugging and trial production, and have been officially put into operation. With all four dry-process production lines in Amway Vietnam now fully operational, they will achieve an annual output of 18 million meters of polyurethane synthetic leather and composite materials upon full capacity. This marks a new step in the company's capacity layout in the Southeast Asian market.

On the 15th local time, despite being extended by one day, the latest round of global negotiations on plastic pollution governance still failed to reach a consensus. This round of United Nations talks was supposed to be the final round of consultations, aiming to formulate the first legally binding international agreement on plastic pollution (including marine plastic pollution) management. However, just like the meeting held in South Korea last year, the negotiations once again failed to yield results. Reportedly, the talks reached an impasse over key issues such as whether to limit the exponential growth of plastic production and whether to impose globally legally binding restrictions on toxic chemicals used in plastic manufacturing.

On August 7, the Turkish Ministry of Trade issued Announcement No. 2025/27, stating that upon the request of Turkish producers, an anti-dumping first sunset review investigation has been initiated on plastic pacifiers, plastic baby bottles, breast pumps, and other breastfeeding and nursing products originating from China and Thailand. During the investigation period, the existing anti-dumping duties will remain in effect. The announcement is effective from the date of publication.

On August 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the initiation of the third sunset review anti-dumping investigation on imports of polyethylene terephthalate film, sheet, and strip from China and the United Arab Emirates. Simultaneously, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) initiated the third sunset review industry injury investigation on imports of polyethylene terephthalate film from China and the United Arab Emirates to determine whether revocation of the existing anti-dumping measures would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of material injury to the U.S. domestic industry within a reasonably foreseeable period. Interested parties must register with the U.S. Department of Commerce within 10 days of this announcement. Interested parties must submit their responses to the U.S. International Trade Commission by September 2, 2025, and submit comments on the adequacy of these responses to the U.S. International Trade Commission no later than October 10, 2025.

Toyobo will hold an earnings meeting on August 7th, during which it is expected to announce its first quarter earnings for the period ending June 30, 2025.The company is a Japanese manufacturing company operating five business divisions. The Films and Functional Polymers Division provides packaging films, industrial films, industrial adhesives, engineering plastics, and optical functional materials. The Industrial Materials Division offers automotive textile materials, high-performance fibers, functional filters, and nonwoven fabrics. The Life Sciences Division provides biotechnology products, such as enzymes used in diagnostic reagents.

On August 7, at the investor interaction platform, Taihe New Materials stated that the company currently has no plans for PEEK research and development, but does have plans for the research and development of fiber-reinforced composite materials.

On August 7, China Resources Materials responded on the investor interaction platform that the company currently has no plans to develop PEEK materials.

PEEK material concept continues to be strong, Kai Sheng New Materials, Hua Mi New Materials, Xin Han New Materials, Fu Heng New Materials, Hui Tong Shares and other stocks opened higher.

On July 30, the Department of Foreign Trade of the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand issued an announcement stating that, in response to an application submitted by domestic enterprises, it has initiated an anti-dumping investigation on biaxially oriented polyamide film (BOPA) originating from mainland China, Taiwan region of China, and Indonesia. The products involved are under Thai customs code 3920.92.10. Stakeholders shall submit their case comments and evidence materials in writing within 30 days from the date of the announcement.

On July 28, 2025 local time, the European Union officially announced its final ruling: the regulation "Imposing Definitive Anti-Dumping Duties on Imports of Epoxy Resin Originating in the People’s Republic of China, the Taiwan Region of China, and Thailand, and Terminating the Investigation on Epoxy Resin Originating in South Korea" officially comes into effect. Previously, in July 2024, the European Commission formally initiated an anti-dumping investigation, with the complainant being a “provisional alliance” formed by domestic epoxy resin producers in the EU. In February 2025, the EU began imposing provisional anti-dumping duties on epoxy resin imported from Mainland China, Taiwan, and Thailand.

On July 18, 2025, the Secretariat of Foreign Trade of the Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services of Brazil issued Notice No. 56 of 2025, stating that a public interest assessment procedure for anti-dumping measures on polyether polyol with a molecular weight between 300 and 4500 g/mol and a purity of no less than 90% (including mixtures with a concentration of no less than 90%) originating from China and the United States has been initiated. The notice takes effect from the date of its publication.