Price Trend According to the data monitored by toodudu (the average ex-factory price of calcium carbide method SG5), on July 31, the domestic mainstream average price of PVC was 6,487 RMB /ton, an increase of 0.97% from 6,425 RMB/ton at the beginning of the week, and a 3.8% increase from the beginning of the month. Compared with the same period last year, it was down 3.78%. Market Analysis This week, PVC futures fluctuated strongly, and the spot market pauses its declining trend, rising slightly. Since mid-July, the PVC market has been in a callback phase and rebounded slightly towards the end of the month, boosting market sentiment. At present, the demand in the PVC spot market is flat, and the operating rate of the downstream products industry has declined, about 70%. Demand is reduced, but support is still there. The rainy weather in the south and the impact of public health incidents in some areas have restrained some downstream demands and continue to maintain rigid. The market i...

As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainable development, INOVYN has announced that it has been accepted by the Board of The Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) as a full Member. RSB Members are part of a worldwide movement of businesses, NGOs, academics, governments and UN organisations that demonstrate their commitment to best practice for sustainable biomaterial, biofuels and biomass production. INOVYN’s appointment to full Member status follows the launch of BIOVYNTM, its world-first bio-sourced PVC range, which received full RSB product certification in October 2019. BIOVYNTM is acknowledged by RSB for its “excellent sustainability credentials” and as “a new product that is a true leader in the emerging circular bio-economy.” The appointment also coincides with full Member status being awarded to INOVYN’s sister companies, INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe and INEOS Styrolution. Comments Filipe Constant, Busi...

Rollepalalal, a leading global provider of pipeline extrusion technology, announced an exclusive partnership with the world renowned Welspun World Group Sintex in India. With the signing of the contract, Sintex has written a new chapter in PVCO pipe manufacturing. Sintex Ashishish Prasad and Henk Hoven, CEO, Rollepalalal signed the agreement in the presence of BK Goenka, Chairman, Welspun Middle World. Rollepaal will be supplying Sintex with the RBlue extrusion line for PVCO pipes. The Rollepaal RBlue patented extrusion line is designed to increase the efficiency and productivity of the highest quality PVCO piping for potable water applications and reduce production costs to world leading levels. Rollepaal ensures that Sintex has the necessary skills and expertise to provide consumers with the best possible product. Commenting on the deal, Prasad said: “Sintex has been synonymous with delivering water solutions for over 50 years and has been at the forefront of innov...