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U.S. Solar Installations Forecast Flat for 2026 Despite Robust Pipeline, Impacting Polymer Material Demand
Wood Mackenzie USA Overview Despite a strong project pipeline, the U.S. solar industry's new installations are projected to remain flat in 2026, according to Wood Mackenzie. Key impediments include prolonged interconnection queues, permi... -
U.S. Manufacturing Sees Fastest Growth in Two Years in May, Yet Persistent Inflation and Geopolitical Risks Drive Up Polymer Raw Material Costs
EE Times USA Overview U.S. manufacturing activity expanded at its fastest pace in two years in May 2026, but the sector continues to grapple with persistent inflation and geopolitical headwinds from the Middle East. Raw material prices h... -
Sumitomo Chemical Reorganizes Polymer Business, Establishes Essential Polymers and Green Solutions Divisions
SpecialChem (via Sumitomo Chemical) Japan Overview Sumitomo Chemical announced a major restructuring of its polymer business, effective July 1, 2026, to enhance efficiency and focus on sustainable materials. The reorganization involves i... -
Celanese Consolidates Asian Engineered Materials Compounding, Closes South Korea Ulsan Plant
Business Wire (via Celanese Corporation) USA Overview Celanese Corporation announced the immediate closure of its engineered materials compounding facility in Ulsan, South Korea, consolidating production to existing sites in Nanjing and ... -
BASF Debuts at CIPPE 2026, Showcasing Integrated Solutions for Advanced Chemical Production in China
BASF News Releases China Overview BASF will participate for the first time at the China International Petrochemical Technology and Equipment Exhibition (CIPPE) 2026 in Shanghai, presenting integrated solutions for advanced chemical produ... -
BASF Elevates Butyl Acrylate Prices by Up to $100/MT in Asia Pacific, Citing Mounting Raw Material and Energy Pressures
BASF News Releases Asia太平洋 Overview BASF has announced an immediate price increase of up to $100 per metric ton for butyl acrylate (BA) across the Asia Pacific region, applicable to all non-contractual sales. This adjustment, driven b... -
BASF to Cease Expandable Polystyrene Production at Ulsan, South Korea by Mid-June 2026, Optimizing Global Styrenics Network
Zacks Investment Research South Korea Overview BASF announced the closure of its expandable polystyrene (EPS) production assets at the Ulsan Plastics site in South Korea by mid-June 2026. This strategic decision aims to optimize BASF's g... -
IndustryARC Report Highlights Technical Advances in Lignin-Based Polymers and Cellulose Nanocrystals for Bio-Based Lightweight Materials Market
IndustryARC (via third-party summary) USA Overview This article provides an overview of a market research report published by IndustryARC. The bio-based lightweight materials market is seeing significant technical advancements in lignin-... -
ICAEW Report: Quantum Technology Commercialization Progressing, But Large-Scale Deployment Still Faces Barriers
ICAEW.com UK Overview This article provides an overview of a market research report published by ICAEW.com. The "Global Quantum Technologies Industry Profile" report indicates that commercialization is gaining momentum in quantum technol... -
BCG Report: CEOs Must Drive Quantum Computing Value Creation, Projecting Up to $5 Billion Market by 2030
BCG USA Overview This article provides an overview of a market research report published by BCG. The report highlights accelerating commercial adoption of quantum computing, projecting a potential market size of $2.5 to $5 billion by 203...
