Lilli Manolis Sherman

Lilli Manolis Sherman Contributing Editor

Additives

Eco-Friendly Flame-Retardant Synergist

CAI Performance Additives’ ST-FR322 effectively replaces antimony trioxide in several thermoplastics.

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resin pricing

Prices Drop for PP, Largely Flat for PE, PS, PVC, and PET

While the major correction in PP prices was finally underway, generally stable pricing was anticipated for the other four commodity resins.

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resin pricing

Prices for PE, PS, PVC, PET Trending Flat; PP to Drop

Despite price increase nominations going into second quarter, it appeared there was potential for generally flat pricing with the exception of a major downward correction for PP.

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ICIS Launches: Ask ICIS Generative AI Commodities Assistant

Said to be the first of its kind, this AI assistant will enhance access to ICIS’ intelligence and insights for the energy and chemical markets.

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‘Cutting-Edge’ Portfolio of Electrically Conductive Plastics

NPE 2024: Premix Group is unveiling its Pre-Elec compounds and concentrates for ESD, explosive atmosphere, liquid handling and metal replacement applications.

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Elastomers

Hybrid EPDM-TPE Adhesion Compounds for Automotive Industry

Kraiburg’s new compounds targeted to auto sealing and exterior sector applications and toolmakers.

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Biopolymers

Formerra in Distribution Partnership with AFC Ecoplastics

The company now distribute AFC’s certified compostable materials to help packaging meet growing eco-demands

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General Polymers Thermoplastics to Further Expand Distribution Business

NPE2024: Following the company’s recent partnership buyout, new North American geographic territories are in its sight.

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Testing

Upgrade to Accelerated Artificial and Natural Weathering Testing

NPE 2024: Atlas’ S³T system is designed for the company’s Weather-Ometer Ci4400 and Ci5000 instruments

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NPE

Purgex Purging Compounds Celebrates Founder's Induction to Plastics Hall of Fame and Holds Technical Seminars

NPE2024: Purgex team hosting technical seminars throughout the show with industry pros.

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NPE

Plasmatreat's Technology is Transforming Manufacturing with Innovation and Sustainability

NPE2024: Advancements and forward-thinking initiatives in plastics manufacturing will be highlighted.

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Struktol Showcasing a Range of Specialty Additives

NPE2024: Focus is on additives for plastics including PVC and WPC industries.

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Plastics Size Reduction