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Hongqiang completed the placement of 316 million convertible bonds and laid out ethylene oxide and propylene oxide derivatives projects
In July, the Shenzhen Stock Exchange reviewed and approved Hongqiang’s convertible bond application. On October 18, Hongqiang completed the placement of 316 million yuan of convertible bonds. The fund…
Zhongwei Chemical Fiber: 20,000 tons/year nylon 66 special functional fiber project starts
On October 16, the intelligent demonstration project of Zhongwei Chemical Fiber Co., Ltd. with an annual output of 20,000 tons of nylon 66 special functional fiber was successfully “started̶…
Japanese researchers discover specific marine bacteria that can degrade PBS
Since the early 1990s, PBS has been increasingly used in industrial plastics such as mulch films, compostable bags and foodservice packaging. This polymer ends up in the ocean with a lot of discarded …
Celanese turns to recycled, bio-based, sustainable options
Celanese Corporation is taking a “customer-centric approach” to sustainability. Steffi Götzel, head of global sustainability operations at Celanese, in Fakuma “We focus on key trends because cus…
Romberg® brand PMMA production expansion project completed and put into production in Shanghai
On October 17, ROHM Group announced that its polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) expansion project was completed and put into operation, becoming an important milestone in the development of ROHM’s g…
BASF Korea starts supplying biomass-balanced MDI, paving the way for sustainable MDI value chain
Recently, BASF announced that its plant in Yeosu, South Korea, has successfully produced the first biomass balance (BMB) methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI). This landmark development underlines BAS…
Makrolon® polycarbonate from Covestro turns wearable blood glucose management devices into “fashion items”
In recent years, the integration of medical devices and electronic industry products has been accelerating. Smart wearable continuous glucose monitors are a new example. This type of device is not onl…
Chemours bio-based water repellent and SHUTING QIU launch collaborative windbreaker
Recently, at Milan Fashion Week, designer brand SHUTING QIU and Chemours Company Teflon EcoElite™ bio-based water-repellent agent-collaborated windbreaker is unveiled. The design inspiration co…
Volute changes – BASF launches “2023-2024 Automotive Color Trend Report”
● The era of traditional automotive colors has passed, BASF has launched a series of refreshing and innovative colors ● Humans and artificial intelligence work hand in hand to create the “Volud Transf…
Cadbury (China) visited BASF, and star-rated raw materials help Cadbury’s “aldehyde-to-water” technology
Recently, Cadbury (China) President Wang Hui, Technical Director Wang Zaiman, Chief Color Officer CCO Wu Jianjun, Marketing Director Wang Dong, and Brand Director Wang Yunque visited BASF’s China head…
