Group 1 - LG Chem announced a strategic partnership with Haier Smart Home to establish a joint laboratory focusing on new product development, materials, and processes to address specific technical challenges in the appliance sector [2][3] - The collaboration aims to enhance technological cooperation and innovation practices, aligning with the global trend towards high-end, intelligent, and personalized home appliance products [3] - LG Chem has an ABS production capacity of 2.3 million tons, leading the international market share, and is set to achieve approximately 48.9 trillion Korean won in global sales in 2024 [3] Group 2 - Haier Smart Home, a subsidiary of Haier Group, focuses on the "smart home" sector and aims to become a world-class leader in smart home ecosystems, having ranked first in global retail volume of large home appliances for 16 consecutive years [3] - Haier has established 12 lighthouse factories, creating the largest and most diverse cluster of such factories in the industry [3] Group 3 - The article mentions an upcoming conference on polymer recycling, featuring various forums and discussions on advanced recycling technologies and sustainable practices in the industry [4][5][6][7][8][9][10] - The conference will include presentations from experts on topics such as chemical recycling, waste plastic upcycling, and sustainable materials development [6][7][9]