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Chemicals & Petrochemicals Archives • Polyestertime

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Taiwan Chemical Fiber Industry Under Severe Pressure as China’s Massive Capacity Expansion Forces Deep Production Cuts and Strategic Industrial Transformation 24-02-2026
By PolyestertimePolyestertime February 24, 2026February 23, 2026

Taiwan’s leading chemical fiber producers are cutting output, reducing jobs, and shifting toward specialty materials as China’s overwhelming polyester and nylon expansion reshapes global competition.

Read More Taiwan Chemical Fiber Industry Under Severe Pressure as China’s Massive Capacity Expansion Forces Deep Production Cuts and Strategic Industrial Transformation 24-02-2026
Chemicals & Petrochemicals | European Industry News | Mergers and Acquisitions | Specialty Materials

Mutares Accelerates Specialty Chemicals Growth With Strategic Ultramarine Pigments Acquisition Strengthening Global Market Position and Innovation Capabilities Across Key Industrial Applications 24-02-2026
By PolyestertimePolyestertime February 24, 2026February 23, 2026

Mutares expands its specialty chemicals footprint by acquiring Venator Pigments France, reinforcing its position in ultramarine pigments and the global specialty chemicals market.

Read More Mutares Accelerates Specialty Chemicals Growth With Strategic Ultramarine Pigments Acquisition Strengthening Global Market Position and Innovation Capabilities Across Key Industrial Applications 24-02-2026
Chemicals & Petrochemicals | Emerging Markets | International Trade | Trade Policy

Turkey PTA safeguard investigation – Turkey Launches Protective Trade Action as PTA Safeguard Investigation Raises Global Supply Concerns While Promising Stability for Domestic Polyester Production and Industry Resilience 13-01-2026
By PolyestertimePolyestertime January 13, 2026January 12, 2026

Turkey has launched a safeguard investigation into PTA imports, imposing provisional duties to protect domestic producer Sasa Polyester and potentially reshaping global PTA trade flows.

Read More Turkey PTA safeguard investigation – Turkey Launches Protective Trade Action as PTA Safeguard Investigation Raises Global Supply Concerns While Promising Stability for Domestic Polyester Production and Industry Resilience 13-01-2026