Commodity Resins

Packaging

Materials: Broader Range of Biobased and Recycled Resins to Debut at K 2019

Albis Plastics is among several companie to feature an expanded ‘greener’ portfolio of resins and compounds. 

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PVC

PolyOne to Divest Performance Products & Solutions Business Segment

Broad range of Geon PVC portfolio, Maxxam PP compounds and manufacturing services under PP&S included in recently signed agreement.

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polyolefins

Materials: Lightweight Honeycomb Production Technology at K 2019

EconCore to highlight its patented technology for various industries.

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polyolefins

PE & PP Prices Down

A buyer’s market for both polyolefins could continue though this quarter and into the fourth. 

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Packaging

Clariant Examines the Role of Color in a 'Circular Economy'

Top Clariant pigment expert sums up color compatibility with the plastics circular economy with a focus on packaging.

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Additives: Novel Non-Phthalate Plasticizers for Flexible PVC

Valtris launches new biobased and fast-fusing phthalate plasticizers.

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Prices Down for Polyolefins & PET

A flat-to-downward pricing trajectory generally applies to all five major commodity resins going into August.

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Automotive

Prices of Polyolefins, PET Softer; PS, PVC Up for Short Term

Overall, supply outstripping demand likely to keep price trajectory flat-to-down.

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Commodity Resins

ExxonMobil Starts Up New PE Production Line

Focus is on high-performance materials used for liquid and food packagin, construction liners and agricultural films.

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Commodity Resins

Four Packaging Trends to Consider for 2020

Chroma Color’s Bishop Beall discusses his views on key trends to consider in the development of plastic packaging going forward. 

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Process Cooling
Plastics Size Reduction