Sustainable Materials – Page 5

July 10, 2025

Circular Economy, Manufacturing, Material News, Polyamides, Supply Chain, Sustainable Materials admin

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 around $20 million and is expected to start operating in early 2026.

Jun 26, 2025

Asia, Circular Economy, Environment, Environment and Waste Management, Recycling, Sustainable Materials admin

Malaysia to fully halt US e-plastic imports

The Malaysian government recently published regulations indicating the country will stop all US-sourced imports of scrap plastic, including e-plastics from electronics, on July 1. Reports from plastic traders indicate the flow of scrap plastic into Malaysia has already slowed.

Jun 25, 2025

Automotive Plastics Market, Chemicals Industry, Circular Economy, Innovation, Polymers, Recycling, Sustainable Materials admin

Innovative high-performance materials from Kuraray support the mobility transition

Kuraray, the global specialty chemicals company headquartered in Japan, markets innovative and sustainable high-performance materials for demanding applications in the automotive industry. Kuraray therefore helps OEMs and suppliers actively shape the transition to emissions-free mobility, circularity and regulatory compliance.

Jun 25, 2025

Automotive Plastics Market, China, Circular Economy, Future of Mobility, Material News, Polymers, Sustainable Materials admin

Yanfeng China selects ELIX PC/ABS 5130 for interior parts of the new Buick GL8

Yanfeng China, a leading supplier of automotive interior parts for premium OEMs, has selected ELIX Polymers PC/ABS 5130 for interior parts of the new SGM Buick GL8. This follows a close collaboration between Yanfeng, Sinochem and ELIX Polymers to develop and industrialise several interior components.

June 24, 2025

Composites, Electric Vehicle, Innovation, Manufacturing, Sustainable Materials, Thermoplastics admin

Syensqo introduces orange-colored grades for critical EV components

Fiberglass-reinforced Amodel PPA HFFR-4133 OR resin combines safety and visibility to meet e-mobility's high-voltage safety standards.

Jun 17, 2025

Chemicals Industry, Innovation, Investments, Material News, Supply Chain, Sustainable Materials admin

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...

Jun 17, 2025

Automotive Plastics Market, Environment, Future of Mobility, Green Economy, GreenTechnology, Sustainable Materials admin

World's First: Bcomp and BMW Group Will Bring Visual High-Performance Natural Fiber Composites to Exterior Parts of Production Road Cars

Bcomp's high-performance natural fiber materials will be used extensively in BMW Group series production for exteriors and interiors.

June 13, 2025

Circular Economy, Electric Vehicle, Green Economy, Innovation, Medical, Recycling, Supply Chain, Sustainable Materials admin

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.

Jun 05, 2025

Automotive Plastics Market, Electric Vehicle, Engineering Plastics, Innovation, Polyamides, Smart Materials, Sustainable Materials admin

BASF launches Ultramid Advanced N for high-voltage connectors in electric cars

BASF has launched the Ultramid Advanced N3U42G6 polyamide 9T with non-halogenated flame-retardant, adding to its polyphthalamide (PPA) portfolio. The PPA is said to minimize electro-corrosion of metal contacts in electric and electronics (E&E) parts for e-mobility.

May 31, 2025

Automotive Plastics Market, Engineered Polymers, Engineering Plastics, Innovation, Material News, Medical, Polymers, Sustainable Materials admin

PEEK Market

The global polyether ether ketone market is projected to grow from USD 1.50 billion in 2025 to USD 2.14 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 7.5% during the forecast period. Polyether ether ketone (PEEK) is a type of thermoplastic polymer with high performance and semi-crystalline.