Commodity Resins
Thermoformer Chooses Clarified PP For New Food Containers
Lacerta expands beyond PET to offer one of the first clear PP packages with tamper-evident properties.
Read More
Resin Prices Up, But Not for Long
A turnaround is foreseen for PE, PP, PS, PVC, and PET, based on supply-demand balance and/or feedstock costs.
Read More
With the Exception of PP, Commodity Resin Prices Flat-to-Down
Going into December, resin prices are likely to be relatively stable with PP prices bumping up a bit.
Read More
Platy Mineral Filler Does a Better Job In HFFR Cable Sheathing
Greater flame and smoke suppression, lower heat release, and a more stable char—all at an economical price.
Read More
Resin Supply/Demand & Sustainability Were Key Themes at Global Plastics Summit
Speakers at fifth annual summit deem sustainability crucial to growth in packaging while forecasting trends in key materials.
Read More
First Biobased PE for Rotomolding
A. Schulman launches first biobased PE rotomolding compound.
Read More
Winners of SPE Auto Innovation Awards Wow with Many ‘Firsts’
Innovative, transferable, and intelligent use of plastics shine in nine categories.
Read More
U.S. Plastics Industry Maintains its Trade Surplus
PLASTICS’ chief economist says this speaks to the U.S. plastics industry’s continued impact on the international market.
Read More
Highlights from Global Plastics Summit 2017
Sustainability, resin supply/demand and pricing among highlights for the fifth GPS event.
Read More
Uncertainty in Foil Market Spurs Metallized OPP & PET Growth
Toray’s advanced barrier-durable metallized films are designed for foil-replacement applications.
Read More