BYK Schkopau Expansion Delivers Powerful 25% Capacity Boost
BYK has inaugurated a €12 million expansion at its Schkopau plant, increasing production capacity by about 25% while advancing plans to eliminate on-site fossil-fuel use.
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Sun Chemical Unveils Powerful Plastic Pigment Preparations for AMI 2026
Sun Chemical will bring pigment preparations for polyolefins, HDPE and PVC to AMI Compounding & Recycling Expo 2026, focusing on colour performance, processing consistency and dimensional stability.
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Indonesia Plastic Waste: The Alarming Cost of Petrochemical Growth
Indonesia is expanding petrochemical capacity while trying to curb plastic pollution. Reuse, producer funding and demand reduction may decide which goal wins.
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Iran War Sent Resin Prices Higher, but Gains May Not Last
The Iran war lifted resin prices by disrupting oil, feedstock and shipping flows. Yet weak demand, excess capacity and a possible recovery in Strait of Hormuz traffic could prevent those gains from lasting.
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Breakthrough Bifacial Ladder Polymers Reach 90% Spin Polarization
Osaka researchers created bifacial ladder polymers that self-assemble into chiral films and produce spin polarization approaching 90%.
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Avantium FDCA Plant Advances Toward Start-Up
Avantium advances its Delfzijl FDCA plant toward start-up while expanding commercial agreements, licensing discussions and its financing plans.
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Critical PET Market Trends Reveal a Deep Regional Divide
Global PET markets are moving in different directions as energy costs, freight disruption, seasonal demand and recycled resin reshape regional pricing.
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Indorama Ventures Earnings Deliver Powerful H1 Rebound
Indorama Ventures delivered a sharp first-half recovery, supported by improved chemical-market conditions, stronger cash conversion and tighter operating discipline. Management nevertheless expects unusually favorable second-quarter conditions to normalize.
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SIPA’s Breakthrough GME 30.40 Neck Finish Cuts PET Weight by 29%
SIPA’s GME 30.40 neck finish has gained approval for nitrogen hot-fill production, offering beverage bottlers a lighter PET format and simpler component management.
