Commodity Resins

PET

nova-Institute's CEO Likes Plastics

“There are no other materials that have such a broad spectrum of properties,” says Michael Carus in an interview with Bio-based News editor.

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Commodity Resins

Nexam Extends its Cooperation with Composites Manufacturer Diab

Nexam’s project with Diab has laid the foundation for new high-performance PET foam products using Nexam’s Nexamite technology.

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Additives

Additives: Novel Process Aid for rPET and PET Preforms

PolyOne’s ColorMatrix SmartHeat RHC Reheat boosts thermal stability and color stability of rPET.

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sustainability

ExxonMobil to Highlight New Sustainable Solutions and Innovative Applications at K 2019

Look for new recyclable full PE laminated packaging solutions and new ‘extreme performance’ and high-heat resistant PE and PP films.

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ExxonMobil to Highlight Sustainability in Packaging, Consumer Goods, Automotive & More at K 2019

Look for new recyclable full PE laminated packaging solutions and new ‘extreme performance’ PE and PP films.

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Packaging

Generally Flat Pricing Projected for Volume Resins Heading into 4th Quarter

PET and nylons 6 and 66 could see further downward pricing

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Biopolymers

K 2019 Preview: Resins & Additives for Sustainability in Cars, Electronics & Packaging

Material suppliers are committed to the ‘Circular Economy,’ as evidenced by their adoption of new technologies, product introductions and collaborations.

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Construction

Flat or Softer Prices Ahead

Ample resin supplies outstripping demand are likely to keep commodity resin prices flat to lower.

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Construction

Milliken Boosts Investment in Asia

State-of-the-art specialty chemical plant and knowledge center in Singapore set to open in Q1 2021.

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Commodity Resins

New Distributor Offers Customized Material Procurement

Start-up Executive Polymer represents resin portfolio for broad range of North American market sectors.

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Plastics Size Reduction
Process Cooling