Erima Group Revenue Falls 28% Yet Remains Profitable
2026-08-11 16:09:25This family-owned recycling technology company remains profitable, but delayed customer investments and rising costs in Europe have weakened its competitiveness. The company anticipates a significant increase in market demand for high-performance rec
BASF Shuts Down Two Major Care Chemicals Plants in India
2026-08-11 14:18:55Due to severe overcapacity in the Indian market, high production costs, and continued pressure on profit margins, BASF India plans to shut down its sulfuric acid plant and low-temperature reactor at the Dahej production site by the end of 2026. T
Rhein River Water Level Hits Record Low! Covestro And BASF Announce Force Majeure For Some Products
2026-08-11 14:00:03On August 7, 2026, it was reported that due to continued drought in Europe and the resulting decrease in water levels in the Rhine River, the river has recently hit a record low. As an important
ENEOS Aims to Acquire TPC in the United States, Butadiene Production Capacity Will Jump to Third in the World
2026-08-11 13:41:01Japanese ENEOS Holdings is significantly expanding its chemicals business in the United States by acquiring TPC Holdings; the deal will propel the group to become the world's third-largest butadiene producer by capacity. This transaction will make TP
Kalogon Launches Custom Wheelchair Cushions
2026-08-11 11:59:59Kalogon launches Medicare-coded custom wheelchair cushions using 3D printing and foam milling technology to meet complex postural support needs. Add Medicare billing code E2609 to enable broader insurance reimbursement for custom 3D-printed and foam
Novel Biosensor Can Detect Polystyrene (PS) Nanoplastics in 20 Minutes
2026-08-10 16:48:32Researchers now have a faster way to detect nanoplastics in water. A research team at the Institute of Science Tokyo in Japan has developed a biosensor that can identify polystyrene nanoparticles in water within 20 minutes without labeling or complex
Crude oil plunged by $24/bbl - why are polyolefins still holding firm?
The BOPP market sees weak domestic demand yet buoyant overseas sales, with exports emerging as a new growth driver.
