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February 13, 2026
The European plastic value chain is facing a deepening industrial recession that threatens its role in delivering circularity, strategic autonomy, and green innovation. Immediate and decisive policy intervention is imperative to halt this decline. In parallel, medium to long-term recovery and resilience must be secured through the implementation of the ambitious Clean Industrial Deal and...
February 9, 2026
As of early 2026, the logistics sector has fundamentally reorganized around the sustained disruptions in the Middle East. The Red Sea crisis shipping impact is no longer viewed as a temporary geopolitical spike but as a structural reality shaping global supply chains. For industrial procurement and logistics managers, the focus has shifted from emergency mitigation...
February 6, 2026
On January 30, Covestro announced the completion of a major capacity expansion project at its toluene diisocyanate (TDI) production facility within the Shanghai Integrated Site. This upgrade significantly increases annual TDI production capacity from 310,000 metric tons to 370,000 metric tons, representing a nearly 20% increase.
December 24, 2025
Bun Lan Industrial Limited, a high-precision plastic component manufacturer headquartered in Hong Kong, has invested $80 million to establish a plastic injection molding factory in Delicias, Chihuahua, further strengthening the region's position in advanced manufacturing and the automotive supply chain.
December 20, 2025
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...
December 2, 2025
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.
July 18, 2025
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.
July 10, 2025
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 around $20 million and is expected to start operating in early 2026.
Jun 17, 2025
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...
June 13, 2025
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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