Japan's plastics industry is focusing on environmental initiatives to drive business development. While efforts are being made to promote energy-saving measures in production processes, recycling, and the development of bioplastics, global demand is soaring to unprecedented levels. Manufacturers are finding it increasingly difficult to cope with the current situation, placing their survival at risk.

We are pleased to formally invite you to visit our booth (17Q47) during ChinaPlas 2025 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center. The event will take place from April 15-18, 2025, and we would welcome the opportunity to discuss potential collaborations and explore synergies between our organizations. About DZBH: As China's leading SBC solutions provider with 26 years of industry experience, we offer: Comprehensive SEBS/SBS/SIS/SEPS/SSBR material supply End-to-end technical support and customized solutions Deep value chain integration across polymer industries Our booth will showcase innovative applications and sustainable material technologies specifically developed for your target market. This will be an excellent platform to: Exchange market insights Address technical challenges Explore business opportunities tailored to your needs Kindly confirm your availability so we can reserve a dedicated meeting time slot. we are looking forward to meeting you at ChinaPlas 2025.

Vietnam has retained its attractiveness as a manufacturing hub for a growing number of foreign investors. Undoubtedly, Vietnam’s plastics market has been on the upswing due to rising demand from end-user industries. Estimated at 10.9 million tons in 2024, Vietnam’s plastic market is projected to grow by a CAGR of 8.4% from 2024-2029, reaching 16.4 million tons by 2029, according to a report by Mordor Intelligence. The report attributes this growth to the resumption of activities in end-user industries to pre-pandemic levels, with construction activities in industrial estates driving demand for plastics, alongside with stable demand from the F&B packaging, electronics/electrical, automotive, and medical and healthcare sectors.

Despite not being an oil-producing country, South Korea boasts the fifth-largest crude oil refining capacity in the world, a testament to its superior scale and technological competitiveness. This positions the country as a major player in the global plastics market, contributing substantially to raw material production and supply. Recognized as a key player in the global plastics industry value chain, South Korea stands out for its competitive quality in plastic processing equipment and finished products manufacturing. Consequently, it serves as a crucial production base within the Asian region for the entire plastics supply chain. Additionally, there is robust demand for advanced plastic technologies from high-end automotive and electronics & electric applications.

Malaysia’s Gross domestic product (GDP) is projected, by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), to grow at 4.6% in 2025, contributed by strong private consumption, lower inflation growth, favorable government policies, and recovery of global trade. This positive outlook has also been echoed by analysts from International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other international banks, who view Malaysia’s economic reforms as a main contributor to the country’s growing attractiveness for foreign direct investments into its various industries.

As per a recently published research report, South East Asia has emerged as the global leader in plastics consumption, with over 50 million tons consumption of plastics in 2004, overtaking USA as well as Europe. Asia is also leading growth in the market for thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU). The consumption of TPU was 357,100 tonnes in 2004, with Asia accounting for just over 50% of demand, Europe 27% and the Americas, the remainder.

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The adhesives used in vehicles keep drivers safe, comfortable, and in control by bonding materials that have opposite but complementary properties. Adhesives hold together the diverse parts of our cars, from the dashboard to the windshield to door panels and carpet to the exterior trim and brakes and suspension—to name a few. The list of where adhesives are applied is long and growing.

Imagine a cross-country road trip in a full-size SUV through the American Southwest. You could travel hundreds of miles over potentially rough terrain, enduring temperatures over 100°F. Yet the SUV’s 400-pound engine would remain cradled by rubber-coated mountings, keeping the vehicle in motion and its passengers safe.

During World War I, aviators applied glue made from natural materials like milk extract to their aircraft for weatherproofing and structural integrity. Although the chemistry composition of adhesives has evolved considerably since then, bonding agents and sealants are still used extensively in the aerospace industry to ensure routes through the sky are completed safely and efficiently. This article covers:

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