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The four-day CHINAPLAS 2026 successfully concluded on April 24 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Hongqiao, Shanghai, PR China. This premier annual event of the global plastics and rubber industries set a new record, with an exhibition area of 400,000 sqm, 5,104 high-quality local and overseas exhibitors, and 350,189 professional visitors. It fully demonstrated the strong resilience and innovativeness vitality of the plastics and rubber supply chain, injecting momentum into the high-quality development of the industry.

The Central Regional Meeting 2026 (CERM 2026) of the American Chemical Society will be held at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington, KY, from November 14–17, 2026, with technical sessions taking place November 15–17 and short courses on November 14.

Lubrizol and HD Hyundai Oilbank, a leading Korean oil refinery and chemical company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore strategic collaboration opportunities in the Korea and Asia Pacific lubricants market, underscoring the increasing role of cross value chain partnerships in meeting evolving performance, sustainability, and customer expectations.

Wallace Instruments has launched the WAS3 Pneumatic Cutting Press, expanding its UK-manufactured specimen preparation range.

Pneumatic cutting presses offer significant advantages over manual alternatives in laboratory and production environments. Consistent cutting force is applied with every cycle, regardless of operator strength or fatigue, reducing variability in specimen quality across a working day or between different technicians.

Cancarb Limited celebrated the official completion and commissioning of its new solar power facility, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, operational excellence, and long-term environmental stewardship.

Starmaxx will participate in The Tire Cologne 2026, taking place from 9–11 June in Cologne, Germany. As one of the tire industry’s most important international meeting points, the exhibition brings together manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and industry professionals from around the world.

APV Engineered Coatings (APV), in partnership with the Pittsburgh Paints Company (PPC), announced the launch of Building Renewal™ NeverFade®, a high-performance, water-based fluoropolymer coating designed to deliver long-lasting color retention, durability and exterior protection for residential, commercial and industrial buildings.

ith the theme “Driving innovation – essential for the future,” the report’s highlights include upgrading technology in Sweden that recovers heat from the production process and supplies it to a city. In South Africa, operational improvements reduced waste by 30%. And globally, Orion achieved a safety record at its plants that was nine times better than the chemical industry’s average.