LG Chem And TK Chemical Sign PBAT Cooperation MOU
2026-09-11 09:50:19On September 10, LG Chem and TK Chemical, a subsidiary of SM Group, signed an MOU in Seoul on the development of eco-friendly biodegradable materials (PBAT) and business cooperation. PBAT (Polybutylene Adipate-co-Terephthalate) is a petroleum-based
[Overseas News] Dow Considering Exit From Joint Venture With Saudi Aramco; US Government Pressures Ford to Cut Ties With China
2026-09-10 15:16:36Headlines: Raw Material News-Dow Chemical is considering exiting its joint venture with Saudi Aramco.Sadara Automotive News-The U.S. government has issued a warning regarding Ford's cooperation with Chinese companies. Packaging News-German flexible
Ascend Adipic Acid Hit By Force Majeure, Market Expects Supply Resumption In Mid-September
2026-09-07 13:59:42Ascend Performance Materials LLC announced force majeure on adipic acid last month, citing a disruption in the supply of its raw material, cyclohexane. In an August 17 letter to customers, the company stated, “Despite actively taking remedial measure
Two platen, one hanger: how the WINTEC t-win combines speed, resource efficiency and investment security
2026-09-07 10:28:02At Fakuma 2026, a live production run of coat hangers for Leifheit shows off the strengths of the t-win series in high-volume manufacturing. Skills shortages, tight deadlines and stretched budgets are challenges only too familiar to many manufa
Lotte Chemical Indefinitely Shuts Down 1.1 Million Ton Per Year Naphtha Cracker
2026-09-04 14:55:24On September 3, Lotte Chemical’s naphtha cracking complex (NCC) at the Daesan Industrial Complex in South Korea was officially shut down indefinitely, with its associated butadiene extraction unit also ceasing operations. The facility has a designed
Hanwha Azdel Launches Recycled Polypropylene (PP) Composite for Automotive Headliners
2026-09-03 09:54:32Hanwha Azdel SuperLite S25 composite material incorporates recycled polypropylene components, offering lightweight performance and providing automakers with a recyclable alternative material for automotive headliners and interior parts. This thermop
Crude Oil Breaks 100 USD with Surging Costs, Polyolefins Exhibit Strong High-Level Operation
PA: Synchronized Cost Pressure Keeps Prices Range-bound at High Levels
