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AI Boom Fuels Memory Shortage, Driving Demand for High-Performance Polymers in Advanced Semiconductor Packaging
EE Times USA Overview The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) is causing a severe memory shortage and price escalation, significantly challenging IT procurement. This trend indirectly drives increased demand for high-performa... -
Kuraray Reaffirms Plans for New U.S. Liquid Rubber Facility to Bolster Global TPE Supply and Sustainable Products
European Rubber Journal Japan Overview Kuraray has reconfirmed its strategic plan to construct a new liquid rubber manufacturing facility in the United States. This investment is integral to the company's isoprene business segment develo... -
Kuraray America Unveils High-Performance SEPTON™ and Liquid Rubber Additives for Superior Lubricants at STLE 2026
Kuraray America, Inc. USA Overview Kuraray America presented its advanced polymer-based additives, SEPTON™ (hydrogenated styrenic block copolymer) and KURARAY LIQUID RUBBER, for lubricants and greases at STLE 2026. The company highlighte... -
U.S. Congressional Bill Proposes Federal Ban on PFAS, Phthalates, BPA, and Styrene in Food Packaging
Waste Dive USA Overview U.S. Democratic lawmakers introduced the "No Toxics in Food Packaging Act," aiming to enact a federal ban on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), phthalates, bisphenol A (BPA), and styrene polymers in all f... -
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... -
Aisan Selects Celanese POM ECO-C for Sustainable Fuel Pump Modules in North American Automotive
Celanese Corporation Japan Overview Aisan has adopted Celanese's sustainable polyoxymethylene (POM) ECO-C for fuel pump modules supplied to a major North American automaker. This adoption signifies a critical step towards integrating hig... -
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 ... -
ExxonMobil Signature Polymers Develops Monomaterial PE Films with Up to 35% PCR Content for Hygiene Compression Packaging
Plastics Today USA Overview ExxonMobil Signature Polymers has engineered innovative monomaterial polyethylene (PE) films incorporating up to 35% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content, specifically for hygiene compression packaging applica... -
ARLANXEO and Covestro Bolster Sustainable Rubber Production Using ISCC PLUS Certified Materials, Advancing Climate Neutrality Goals
MarketScreener Germany Overview ARLANXEO and Covestro are intensifying their collaboration to promote sustainable rubber production by utilizing ISCC PLUS certified mass-balanced raw materials. This partnership aims to reduce reliance on... -
SABIC Unveils Integrated Material Ecosystem for Enhanced EV Battery and Power Electronics Performance
SABIC Latest News サウジアラビア Overview SABIC showcased its extensive electric vehicle (EV) battery material ecosystem at The Battery Show Europe, highlighting solutions that significantly enhance performance across key EV components, ...
