Leica Corporation has initiated a restructuring process and plans to reduce $1.2 billion in debt.
2026-03-19On March 17, 2026, The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing fibers and technological solutions for the apparel and personal care industries, announced that it has reached a Restructuring Support Agreement (RSA) with the vast majority of its creditors to reduce approximately $1.2 billion in long-term debt and establish a sustainable capital structure. This will allow the company to complete its capital restructuring and lay th...
CHINAPLAS 2026: BASF Partners with Niber Technologies to Launch High-Performance Electrospinning Innovation Solution Using Freeflex® TPU
2026-03-13Niber Technologies Uses BASF's Newly Developed Freeflex® E130 TPU Electrospun Nanofiber Membrane to Produce Outdoor Jackets BASF is Advancing Bluesign® Certification for Freeflex® TPU to Actively Respond to the Increasingly Strict Regulations and Sustainability Demands in the Global Apparel and Textile Industry BASF Will Also Showcase a Melt Spinning Innovation Solution Using Freeflex® TPU at CHINAPLAS 2026...
Yuhan-Kimberly Launches Flushable Biodegradable Cleaning Wipes Made from PHA + PLA + Pulp
2026-03-05On February 25, 2026, Yuhan-Kimberly announced the launch of “Kleenex Flushable Biodegradable Cleaning Wipes.” The product is made from plant-based materials PHA, PLA, and pulp, making it an innovative product that combines hygiene and environmental sustainability, with the potential to reshape the market landscape.Yuhan-Kimberly has long pursued its goal of achieving 95% of its sales from sustainable products by 2030, and has ...
Using CO2 as Raw Material! Researchers Successfully Produce Isocyanate-Free Polyurethane (NIPU)
2026-02-07Isocyanate-Free Polyurethane (NIPU) Produced Using CO2 as a Raw Material Isocyanates and other chemicals are toxic and can trigger allergies or asthma. However, they remain indispensable in the chemical industry, especially in polyurethane production. Polyurethane materials have a wide range of applications, making them essential in many products. While the final product no longer contains isocyanates, special safety precautions mus...
Why Can Plastic Be as Strong as Metal? The Science Behind Engineering Polymers
2025-11-03I. From "Cheap Materials" to "High-performance Materials" : The Comeback of Plastic In the public's impression, "plastic" implies being thin, fragile and not durable.However, in modern manufacturing, this concept has long been outdated.Today's Engineering Plastics can rival or even surpass some metals in terms of strength, toughness and heat resistance, and are widely used in high-demand fields such as automobiles,...
Is Plastic Harmful to the Environment? The Scientific Truth Behind a Misunderstood Material
2025-10-31I. The First Truth: Plastic is Indeed "Harmful," But Not the Whole Story From a scientific perspective, the harm caused by plastic is objectively real.Its behavior in the natural environment—especially its persistence after disposal—has become a global ecological challenge: ・Approximately 11 million tons of plastic enter the ocean annually; ・Over 90% of plastic waste is not fully recycled; ・Microplast...
Top 5 Most Watched Plastic Raw Material Trends in 2026
2025-10-30With the recovery of global manufacturing, supply chain restructuring, and the accelerated expansion of the new energy industry, the plastic raw material market is ushering in structural opportunities.For international buyers, which materials will become market "hotspots" in 2026? Which categories are worth locking in inventory for in advance?Based on international data, customer purchasing feedback, and the dynamics of major...
Refrigerator Plastics Guide: Performance, Cost & Supply
2025-10-28In the home appliance industry chain, the manufacturing of plastic parts for refrigerators is an underestimated "systematic project".From the exterior panel to the internal sliding box, from the shelf support to the bottom structure, every plastic component directly affects the overall quality, energy consumption performance and service life of the entire machine.For injection molded parts manufacturers, how to strike a balan...
PET vs PETG: Performance Comparison and Application Guide
2025-10-271. PET vs. PETG: The Essential Differences Between Two Common Polyester Plastics Among the polyester plastic family, PET (polyethylene terephthalate) and PETG (copolymer-modified PET) are two extremely versatile materials. Despite their similar names, structural differences determine their distinct processing methods, performance, and applications. 2. Structural and Morphological Differences C...