Cooperation with City Government of Cilegon for affirms Chandra Asri’s commitment on supporting the Indonesian government’s goal to reduce 70% plastic waste in the ocean by 2025.

Nouryon (formerly AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals) has more than doubled capacity for emulsion-based organic peroxides at its site in Mexico to meet increased customer demand in the North American PVC market.

The specialty chemicals company has developed a new polymer powder for applications in higher temperature range as part of its polyamide 6 series.

Plastics Industry Association report cites numerous instances where electric vehicles and autonomous cars will exploit the properties of plastics; aviation and mass transit also present opportunities.