Press Releases

The U.S. Plastics Pact (USPP) is celebrating five years of bringing together companies, nonprofits, governments, and innovators to tackle one of the nation’s most urgent sustainability challenges: creating a circular economy for plastic packaging. Since its founding in 2020, the USPP has united every segment of the plastics value chain around ambitious, shared goals—turning vision into action and demonstrating that real progress is possible through collaboration and acco

Sumitomo Chemical has won the New Office Promotion Award at the 38th Nikkei New Office Awards for the newly constructed research facility Innovation Center MEGURU (“MEGURU”), located at its Chiba site. The awards are jointly organized by Nikkei Inc. and the New Office Promotion Association (NOPA). This is the first time the Company has received a Nikkei New Office Award. The Nikkei New Office Awards publicly recognizes offices that embody creativity and ingenuity, with t

BASF is presenting new materials, concepts and recycling methods for polyurethanes in footwear at SIMAC Tanning Tech. The leading international trade fair will take place from September 23-25 in Milan, Italy. We will showcase our unique and integrated toolbox of Elastopan® (PU) and thermoplastic polyurethanes Elastollan® and Infinergy®. Together with our partners and customers we bring innovative products to the market offering utmost lightness paired with mechanical performance a

Agilis, a pioneer in digital customer engagement solutions for the chemical industry, and Elemica, the leading digital supply chain and execution network for process industries, today announced a strategic partnership to deliver the chemical industry's first integrated solution that unites digital buyer engagement with network-enabled order execution. The Agilis + Elemica joint solution combines digital commerce and network-enabled execution to digitize the chemical buyer journe

Toshiba Corporation has officially launched a groundbreaking plastic injection technology that promises to revolutionize the production processes of various industries. This advanced technology is particularly aimed at manufacturers looking to boost efficiency, reduce waste, and minimize operational costs while maintaining high standards of product quality. By integrating cutting-edge technology with smart manufacturing practices, Toshiba aims to set a new standard in the plastics injection s

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, a leading player in the global chemicals and plastics industry, has announced an ambitious initiative to launch a new series of sustainable polymer solutions specifically tailored for the Asian market. This strategic move aims to address the growing need for eco-friendly materials across various sectors including packaging, automotive, and electronics. The new polymers are engineered using advanced processing technologies that minimize carbon footprint while m

The plastics industry in China has taken a major leap forward with the launch of cutting-edge plastic injection molding technology. This innovative technology aims to enhance production efficiency and significantly improve the quality of molded plastic components.This new injection molding system utilizes advanced automation and machine learning algorithms to streamline the manufacturing process, resulting in faster cycle times and reduced operational costs. It is specifically designed

In a significant development for the plastics industry, a new sustainable bioplastic production facility has officially opened in Thailand. This facility is set to revolutionize the way bioplastics are produced and is part of a broader initiative to address the environmental challenges posed by traditional plastic manufacturing.The facility will employ cutting-edge technology to produce bioplastics derived from renewable resources, significantly reducing carbon emissions and reliance o

Charter Next Generation (CNG), a leading provider of sustainable material science solutions, has announced a strategic collaboration with NOVA Chemicals for high-quality recycled polyethylene (rPE) for advanced flexible packaging applications. The relationship advances CNG's commitment to circularity, innovation, and a lower-carbon future. CNG and NOVA Chemicals have entered into a long-term agreement to procure rPE resin under the brand name SYNDIGO™. This post-consumer r

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "Honda") have jointly developed PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate; hereinafter "acrylic resin") recycled material for the door visors of the new N-ONE e: mini-electric vehicle, which will be released on September 12, 2025. This marks the first time in the automotive industry that recycled acrylic resin has been used for door visors*. Acrylic resin can be converted back into its raw material,

Merrill Plastics, a renowned player in the plastics manufacturing industry, has announced a significant expansion of its production capabilities with the introduction of a new state-of-the-art injection molding line. This expansion underscores the company's commitment to meeting the increasing demand for high-quality plastic components across various sectors, including automotive, healthcare, and consumer goods.The new injection molding line features advanced technology that allows for

bp has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to evaluate opportunities for a five-well programme at water depth ranging from 300 to 1,500 meters in the Mediterranean Sea. The programme is designed to accelerate the development and production of national gas reserves, with the intent of extending the use of existing production facilities in the West Nile Delta. Drilling operations are expected to start in 2026, with possible tie-back options following evaluatio