Commodity Resins
Expanding Global Middle Class Equals Growing Energy Demand
There is a clear correlation between economic growth and energy use, or put more mathematically—total people times higher living standards equals greater energy needs.
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SABIC Now in Polyolefin Elastomer and Plastomer Market
Through its 50-50 JV with Korea's SK Global Chemical, SABIC is offering POE/POP products for polymer modifications and film applications.
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New Resin Made From Disposable Paper Coffee Cups
Consultancy and recycling manufacturer may have the answer to turning disposable coffee cups into durable resin.
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Long-Glass Fiber Reinforced Polyolefin Sheet for Automotive and More
Germany's Renolit is now in North America and thriving in automotive, building & construction, and furniture.
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PP Recycling Provides New Life for Keurig K-Cups
Premium coffee maker to shift from multi-layer pods to single-layer polypropylene later this year as demand for recycled PP soars.
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A Pre-K2016 Experience in Belgium
EMG did a terrific job in bringing together some 25 trade press members to hear preliminary news from some key players in plastic materials and additives.
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Resin Prices Flat to Lower
Second quarter ends with flat to declining prices, even for high-volume engineering resins.
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Chase Expands Space and Capacity of its Administrative and Warehouse Sites
Plastics distributor Chase Plastic Services Inc. has completed a $7.3 investment its Michigan headquarters and Indiana distribution warehouse.
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“Most Powerful Man in Polyethylene” Sees Flat-to-Downward Pricing
Great to get an update from RTI’s Burns on PE and note his bringing home the gold medal from a world bench press championship.
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Braskem Expands R&D Capabilities for UHMWPE
This in keeping with its new UHMWPE plant slated for startup in fourth quarter.
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