Mexico’s PET recycling reaches 63%, outperforming the US and reshaping global circular plastics, sustainable packaging, and recycled polymer markets.
A new low-pressure solid-state battery developed in China could simplify manufacturing, reduce costs, and accelerate commercialization without sacrificing performance or safety.
Oil prices eased on February 9, 2026, with Brent near $67.33 and WTI around $62.85, as diplomatic hopes and supply dynamics reshape crude markets.
Barmag’s eFK EvoSmart texturing machine is gaining rapid global traction, combining major energy savings, reduced maintenance and consistently high yarn quality for producers worldwide.
Toray introduces a breakthrough CFRP thermal welding technology that triples bonding speed, improves strength, and supports lighter aircraft while advancing prepreg qualification standards.
Bantam Materials International has built a resilient global recycled PET supply network by prioritizing customer focus, logistics reliability, and long-term partnerships amid market volatility and trade disruptions.
Changan unveils the Nevo A06, the world’s first mass-produced electric car with sodium-ion batteries, delivering 400 km range and unmatched cold-weather reliability.
Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa signals a strategic reset, rejecting past cost-cutting excesses, refocusing on customers, and promising a return to profitability by 2026.
The cancellation of the Termoli battery gigafactory marks a major setback for Italy’s electric car ambitions, raising concerns over jobs, industrial strategy, and Europe’s EV future.