SUPPLY BROKEN: The 2026 Plastic Crisis & The "Middleman Mafia"
In 2026, these aren't just plastics anymore—they are gold. With the Middle East conflict and Red Sea pirates setting the global trading network on fire, your overseas orders are currently trapped in the middle of the ocean. Welcome to the WTS Industry Update. In this episode, Jason and Daniel break down the devastating 2026 plastic supply chain collapse. From the FCFC force majeure notice to Butadiene prices taking a steroid-fueled jump from $1,000 to $2,200 a ton—this isn't a price hike, it's a robbery! To make matters worse, the "Middleman Mafia" is hoarding raw materials like pandemic toilet paper, choking producers and bleeding consumers dry. When buyers are tearing their hair out over hostage-level material prices, yelling "we have the biggest capacity" is a dead marketing strategy. It's time to pivot. Watch to find out how you can survive this industry hell and secure your supply chain.
Haitian Mexico Interview Part 2 | Solutions for Pandemic and Future Outlook
At the beginning of the month, we had a video conference with one of the greatest Injection Molding Machine Industry from Mexico, Haitian Mexico! In Part 2 of the video conference the Deputy General Manager of HAITIAN MEXICO, Jose Antonio Barroso, talked about the challenges they are having due to the pandemic, their solutions to overcome those challenges, and the current situation of COVID-19 in Mexico.
What Injection Molding Buyers Want in 2026? EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with Borche | Chinaplas 2026
Live from Chinaplas 2026! Are you keeping up with the latest trends in the plastics and rubber industry? In this exclusive interview, PRM's Jason visits the Borche Machinery booth to speak with Emily about their biggest highlight this year: the "e-Family" series of all-electric injection molding machines! As global demands shift toward carbon reduction and sustainability, buyers are no longer just looking for the lowest price. Today's market demands high efficiency, high precision, stability, and ultra-low power consumption. With over 24 years of expertise, Borche is answering the call with their BD direct drive high-speed machines, two-platen electric machines, and BE classical electric machines. Watch the full interview to discover how Borche's advanced servo motor technology is helping manufacturers significantly lower their carbon footprint while boosting product quality! Want to know more about Borche Machinery's equipment? Don't miss out on the latest updates from global plastics & rubber exhibitions! Subscribe to the PRM YouTube channel and turn on the notification bell!
Food Processing Machine Solutions | HUNDRED MACHINERY
Since 1996, Hundred Machinery Co., Ltd. has been the professional automatic encrusting machine manufacturer in Taiwan. PRM Media Channel had an interview at the recent TAIPEI PACK and had a chance to introduces the companies automatic food processing machinery lines. Let us know your opinion and the inquiry in the comment section. Stay tuned for the forthcoming interview videos and remember to subscribe to our social media channels for similar videos!~ MAIN PRODUCTS/SERVICES OF HUNDRED MACHINERY:
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Online and Offline Machinery Information for you! | PRM What To Say EP15
In this episode, we will uncover a series of online and offline information about machines and manufacturers related to the Plastics and Rubber Industry. Due to the pandemic many international exhibitions have been cancelled, postponed or even transformed into a digital exhibition. This has led us to become victims of the ones who attend international exhibitions. Nevertheless, for every challenging time there's always an opportunity to develop and become better. Following this philosophy we have brought a solution for the international companies in the related field who have been affected by the current situation. Check the video above to know more about the solutions we bring to the ones who are passionate about attending international exhibitions!
Isothane TPU Resin (Thermoplastic Polyurethane ) | GRECO
Isothane TPU Resin (Thermoplastic Polyurethane ) - Eco Solution to the Future | GRECO ISOTHANE TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) resin series of GREAT EASTERN RESINS INDUSTRIAL (GRECO) are high quality environmentally friendly materials and available in a wide range of hardnesses in polyester and polyether-based formulations. ISOTHANE exhibit the valuable characteristics of flexible rubber and rigid plastics and their wide spectrum of mechanical properties meet customers’ demands in extensive applications. ISOTHANE TPU resins portfolio includes high transparency grades, hot melt grades, breathable film grades, anti-static grades, engineering-grade, low compression grades, bio-renewable, and flame retardant grades. For more information, please click the inquiry link and contact GRECO directly.
CHINAPLAS 2021 PRM Trade Show Activities | PRM Media Channel
Throwback to CHINAPLAS 2021 to share the online and offline events of PRM. More Info About PRM Online Exhibition: https://bit.ly/3f1UN8t Let's take a look at PRM Trade Show Activities related to this biggest plastics and rubber industry exhibition in Asia. It was our pleasure to attend CHINAPLAS 2021 this year. Since the pandemic, the foreign visitors and exhibitors have been fewer than in previous years; however, PRM understands our customers' and international buyers' circumstances. In this video, you will find our exhibition activities, including matchmaking buyers and manufacturers of the plastics and rubber industry through our in-time inquiry system. During the exhibition, PRM observed the Chinese market and CHINAPLAS, also we have interviewed exhibitors to gather more profound insight into the market. You can find detailed information on our Youtube Channel, E-newsletter, and social media platforms that are provided below. We also cooperated with Adsale, the organizer of CHINAPLAS, to bring out interview videos and the Livestreams about the current situation of the plastics and rubber industry and their solutions. For more information and videos, please visit our PRM-TAIWAN TechHub@CPRJ at https://bit.ly/3f1UN8t Follow PRM Media Channel on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PRMTaiwan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PRMTAIWAN Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/prm-taiwan/
Swop’s Evolution: Ms. Ku on Meeting the Growing Demands of Packaging
Join us as we talk to Ms. Ku, the General Manager of swop, about the exhibition’s remarkable journey and how it continues to adapt to the ever-changing needs of the packaging industry. Ms. Ku shares how swop has transitioned from a biennial event to an annual gathering, enabling it to better meet the growing demands of the packaging industry. She also highlights the valuable conferences and discussions happening during the exhibition, providing insights into the latest trends and innovations shaping the sector. As the conversation concludes, Ms. Ku shares her personal goals and aspirations for this year’s swop, giving us a glimpse into the vision behind this impactful event. Don’t miss this insightful dialogue with a key leader driving change in the packaging industry!
Live Broadcast of High-quality MIT Suppliers | 2022 Taipei Pack
This year, Taipei Pack Exhibition will continue to exhibit various types of packaging machinery, materials, and logistics from different Taiwanese Manufacturers. Of course, PRM Media Channel will continue to attend this year's exhibition with LIVE STREAM video interviewing different manufacturers and giving you insights about their machinery technologies and functionality. Event: Taipei Pack Exhibition Date & Time: June 23, 2022 , 15:00 (GMT+8) Location: Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1 (TaiNEX 1) If you are looking for a packaging machine or packaging relevant suppliers, We, PRM MEDIA CHANNEL, invite you to watch this LIVE STREAM! Stay tuned!
Bangladesh Culture and Tips on Operating Market | PRM What To Say EP18
Bangladesh has a rich, diverse culture. Its deeply rooted heritage is thoroughly reflected in its architecture, dance, literature, music, painting and clothing. For this episode, we’re going to talk about Bangladesh culture and tips on the operating market. Let PRM Cicilia share her insight and observation about Bangladesh Market!
Packaging Industry Trends and Obstacles | PRM What to Say EP5
In the fifth episode of the PRM What to Say program we interview Ms. Wang, the Chairperson of Taiwan Packaging Association. Through the interview that our team member Sunny held, we touched several current topics related to the packaging industry, online and physical trade shows, food food safety, shelf life and modern packaging designs, the association’s support for the members and so on. Since the beginning of the outbreak many machinery industries are facing several common obstacles such as logistics, machinery installation and maintenance. For the many machinery categories, the demands are suspended. However, for the packaging industry, the situation is more specific. Due to the global lock downs, the housing economy has been revived and the needs for food packaging and cargo packaging boomed. On the other hand, the machine manufacturers are still facing the common obstacles of the pandemic to reach out to their customers.
2024 CHINAPLAS Interview | ABIMAQ SINDIMAQ
It’s our great honor to interview Mr. Marcelo Zimmaro, Machinery and Accessories Sectorial Chamber for the Plastic Industry from ABIMAQ SINDIMAQ Brazil. In this interview, Jason asked him about ABIMAQ's services and business scope, his views on the economic situation in Latin America in recent years, and his expectations for this exhibition in China. Mr. Marcelo Zimmaro stated that their mission at the exhibition is to assist the Brazilian machinery industry in import and export activities, and they hope to find more allies and friends at this exhibition. For more detailed interview content, please stay tuned for the upcoming PRM reports. PRM is committed to collaborating with global media to bring more information about the world's plastics and rubber industry to everyone.
International Market Outlook | PRM What to Say EP3
International Market Outlook | PRM What to Say EP3 In this episode, we are talking about Taiwanese stock prices and machinery export. Moreover, the price of raw materials has been rising for many months in accordance with many factors, which will be mentioned as well, such as marine logistics, Texas blackout, and so on. During the tough period of the pandemic, we will go through how Taiwanese manufacturers cope with problems to serve their customers and what they are planning to do. Wish everyone to stay safe and healthy to fight and overcome this circumstance. Know us more on: PRM YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PRMTaiwan PRM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PRMMediaChannel PRM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/prm-taiwan/ VIDEO OUTLINE 0:00 Highlights in Episode 3 & Video Intro 0:45 Stock Prices & Machinery Export in Taiwan 2:28 Reasons for Price Change of Raw Materials 5:09 When Raw Materials Prices Come Back to Normal? 7:37 Vaccine & Current Situation in Taiwan
TaipeiPLAS 2022 Live | PRM x KAOLU x PIDC
The self-media era is coming! The plastics & rubber industry not only allows specific people or professionals to learn about this area. Throughout PRM's interview videos, we convey general information from plastics & rubber industry, environmental issues and social enterprise responsibility topics. ⏰ 9/30(Fri.) 15:00 (GMT+8) 【KaoLu Enterprise】 Kao Lu Enterprises Co. Ltd., established in 1980, has been dedicated to manufacturing and supplying premium quality pneumatic components such as valves, cylinders, and ancillary accessories. 【Plastics Industry Development Center | PIDC】 What's the key role that PIDC plays in Taiwan society and how they provide services to plastics manufacturers. By interviewing General Manager of Dr. Hsiao, he would share the insight of SDGs, 2050 Net Zero programme, and also provide advice to Taiwanese enterprises.
2024 InterPlas Thailand Interview | Chang Horing
We had the pleasure of interviewing Chang Horing Rubber Group, a leader in the rubber compound industry with over 20 years of experience, at Thailand InterPlas 2024. In this engaging conversation, they shared their expertise in developing and customizing rubber compounds for various industries, including automotive, chemical, heavy-duty, food, and water sectors. Chang Horing's dedication to quality and precision is evident in their state-of-the-art facilities, equipped with advanced systems and instruments to ensure high-quality consistency. They also discussed their future plans and initiatives related to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices, highlighting their commitment to sustainability and innovation. We thank Chang Horing Rubber Group for sharing their valuable information and look forward to seeing their continued success in the industry.
2023 IPF 孟加拉展大會採訪 | BPGMEA
我們這次很榮幸地邀請到BPGMEA (Bangladesh Plastic Goods Manufacturers & Exporters Association)的會長Mr. Shamim來分享一些產業資訊以及IPF Bangladesh 孟加拉展的未來發展。在採訪影片當中,Mr. Shamim提到了孟加拉是個非常有潛力的市場,每年舉辦的IPF孟加拉展都逐漸成長當中。
Plastic Blow Molding Process Explained | PRM What to Say EP 13
In blow molding, hollow plastic components are formed through a producing process categorized into three main methods: injection, extrusion, and injection stretch blow molding. In this episode of PRM What to Say, the plastic blow molding process is explained. Besides, we also mentioned some common benefits of the blow molding production method. For more info and machine manufacturer info, you can refer PRM-TAIWAN Blow Molding Machine category at Blow Molding Machine Category Since blow molding allows freedom for design and engineering, the range of applications that you can manufacture by blow molding is really wide. The automotive industry, Appliance components, Medical supplies and parts, Children’s toys, Packaging, Sporting Goods, and Industrial bulk containers are where we see blow molded products often. The blow molding process is very suitable for automation. Especially using the robot technology for take out units and packaging offers the benefit of faster production. Besides that, you can also reduce labor costs by using automation.
PLASTIMAGEN Light 2021 | PRM Media Channel Exhibition Insight
Recently on PRM Media Channel, we had our second online interview with PLASTIMAGEN Mexico, one of the greatest and biggest Plastic Industry Exhibitions of Latin America in Mexico. In the interview, the Vice-President of Tarsus in Latin America, Paul St. Amour, walked us through their audacity brand new project called“PLASTIMAGEN® LIGHT”. This special version of the exhibition was organized after they collected some surveys they sent to their overall exhibitors and resulted in a large minority needing to participate in this event. Differences between PLASTIMAGEN and PLASTIMAGEN Light: During the interview, it was mentioned that PLASTIMAGEN Light will be very much different from the normal version in terms of the vast of machinery that will not be able to be present due to the fewer exhibitors attendees and the location of the event will be relocated and will no longer be at the Convention Center, where it was normally held. Also, this new version will consist of a complete first line of hybrid technology where Digital Exhibition will be the main focus in advantage for all the international and local exhibitors and visitors who are unable to attend the 2021 exhibition.
Upstream and Midstream of Taiwan Automation Manufacturing | What To Say EP16
Have you ever wondered why Taiwan is an automation and automotive parts manufacturing stronghold? In this episode, you will be explaining the first two streams, which are upstream and midstream, which are the initial points for the following procedure of the automotive industry.
K SHOW 2022 帶看展 | PRM展覽特輯
想一睹塑橡膠產業的盛典,卻無法親臨現場嗎 沒關係!由PRM帶看展為您帶來最新 現 • 場 • 直 • 擊 讓你不用出遠門,也能感受展覽現場的熱鬧滾滾~ 今年,來自台灣的塑橡膠機械廠商也齊聚一堂 紛紛展示今年最新機台與技術亮點 不想錯過這場國際展覽,請記得鎖定【PRM帶看展直播】 【影片大綱】 0:00 Introduction 0:16 CHAO WEI PLASTIC MACHINERY | Plastic Converting Machines 0:37 YE I MACHINERY | Plastic Recycling & Material Processing Machinery 1:36 HO HSING PRECISION INDUSTRY | Parts and Components 2:06 HUARONG GROUP | Injection Molding Machines 2:50 SUNKIST CHEMICAL MACHINERY | Thermoforming Machines 3:17 MING JILEE ENTERPRISE| Extruders & Extrusion Lines 3:41 QUEEN’S MACHINERY | Extruders & Extrusion Lines 3:52 CHI CHANG MACHINERY | Extruders & Extrusion Lines 4:17 HSIN LONG | Molds & Dies 4:38 FORMAX | Auxiliary Equipment and Integrated Automation 4:46 YEN SHENG MACHINERY | Extruders & Extrusion Lines 5:01 BOTHEVEN MACHINERY | Auxiliary Equipment and Integrated Automation 5:20 GENIUS | Plastic Recycling & Material Processing Machinery 5:40 JUMBO STEEL | Extruders & Extrusion Lines 6:10 WORLDLY INDUSTRIAL | Printing Machinery 7:00 PRM TAIWAN
PRM-TAIWAN @ CHINAPLAS 2021 | Exhibition Opening
PRM Media Channel is happily reporting from CHINAPLAS 2021! In recent years many exhibitions have been canceled or postponed. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, by implementing strict safety regulations, CHINAPLAS opens its door today once again to assist many exhibitors and the visitor to cultivate plastics and rubber industry. There will be many on-site and online activities expected to take place concurrently. Stay tuned to PRM Media Channel and PRM-TAIWAN B2B platform to gather more insight into CHINAPLAS 2021 activities. We will be posting more content and news about the event.
Market Observation of Turkish Market | PRM What To Say EP19
It's a great honor for PRM to share the observations of the Turkish market, including the economy, cultural influences, industry trends, investment opportunities, etc. To know more about the Turkish market, watch the video!