Chemical Recycling Sector Gains Momentum: TotalEnergies Takes Full Ownership of Grandpuits Advanced Plastic Recycling Plant
2026-09-16 14:34:05As part of the equity restructuring of Plastic Energy Ltd., a UK-based company headquartered in London, TotalEnergies SE, based in Courbevoie, France, has agreed to acquire the 35% stake in the Grandpuits advanced plastic recycling plant held by Plas
Full Closed-Loop Control – Making Stability a Reality in Every Single Cycle
2026-09-15 14:03:29In injection moulding, stability remains one of the most critical pursuits for any manufacturer. However, real-world production environments are far from ideal. Temperature fluctuations, variations between raw material batches, thermal expans
Evonik To Close Hamburg And Bitterfeld Plants In Germany, Consolidate Operations
2026-09-14 11:48:55Evonik Industries announced on September 11 that it plans to close two production sites in Germany—Hamburg and Bitterfeld—next year, affecting 50 and 40 employees, respectively. The Hamburg site primarily supplies products for the cosmetics and perso
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
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
