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Dawn Seizes Strategic Control of EPDM Supply Chain with Acquisition of Ningbo SK—A Bold Leap Toward Global Elasticity
In a move that redefines its position in the high-performance elastomers arena, Dawn Holding Co., Ltd. (Dawn) has announced plans to acquire an 80% stake in Ningbo SK Synthetic Rubber Co., Ltd., a leading Chinese producer of ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber. The transaction, unveiled on December 10, 2025, marks a pivotal step in...
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Vietnam Manufacturing Landscape – 2025 Overview and Trends
Over the past decade, Vietnam has developed from primarily a low-cost assembly base into one of Asia’s rising hubs for more advanced manufacturing. In the first eight months of 2025, Vietnam attracted US$26.1 billion in FDI, with manufacturing and processing absorbing the lion’s share of new capital and disbursements.
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Polymer prices – Weak demand, flexible prices, slow price erosion
The market went on vacation. Due to weak demand, polymer manufacturers and traders have resorted to flexible pricing. Planned and unplanned shutdowns by Central European polymer producers will ease supply pressures and prevent a large price drop.
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Arkema Invests in New Polyamide Unit in Singapore
Arkema recently increased its global Rilsan polyamide 11 production by 50% after opening a new plant in Singapore. The company is now building another unit at the same site to produce Rilsan Clear, a transparent polyamide. This new project will cost about $20 million and is expected to start operating in early 2026.
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Ascend commences orderly wind down of HMD production facility in Lianyungang
Ascend Performance Materials, a leading producer of high-performance and durable engineered materials for everyday essentials and new technologies, announced today its decision to initiate a wind down of operations at its hexamethylene diamine production facility in Lianyungang, China. This decision follows a comprehensive evaluation of the facility’s long-term viability amid evolving market dynamics and regulatory...
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How ASEAN nations are shaping the future of the global plastics industry
Southeast Asia is emerging as a key player in the global plastics value chain. From booming EV and medical tech markets to breakthroughs in bioplastics and recycling, ASEAN countries are positioning themselves as innovation hubs for sustainable and resilient supply chains.
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What are the impacts of the Red Sea shipping crisis?
The Red Sea shipping crisis — a result of Houthi rebel attacks on cargo ships and tankers — is causing hundreds of vessels to avoid the Suez Canal, one of the world’s most important waterways. Instead, these vessels are being forced to reroute around southern Africa — a lengthy detour that adds 4,000 miles to...
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