Commodity Resins
Ineos And Sasol Break Ground On World-Scale HDPE Plant
Joint venture partners Ineos and Sasol have started construction of their new HDPE plant in LaPorte, Texas.
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Fine-Particle Cellulosics Key To Patented Bio-Plastic Compounds
Through a Japanese/U.S. joint venture, a new range of customized bio-plastic compounds are now available in North America.
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PE Spot Prices Down; More Contract Price Reductions Likely
A second PE supplier has offered a PE contract price reduction, while spot prices tumble as available supply swells.
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Commodity Resin Prices Heading Down
Falling global feedstock costs and demand destruction concerns are forcing prices downward.
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How to Address Uneven Wall Thickness in Stretch-Blow Molding
Many conditions must be met to get the best wall distribution in a PET bottle. Skilled operators are, as always, indispensable.
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Three Entities Awarded For Plastics Recycling Innovations
The American Chemistry Council has announced three winners for this year's Innovation in Plastics Recycling Awards.
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A Step In 'Right' Direction: Nova Chem. Drops PE Contract Prices
One major PE player is offering the first reduction on PE contract prices in two years. Will others see fit to do the same?
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Are PE Prices Likely To Drop?
It now appears feasible that PE prices will remain flat for a while with perhaps some potential for decline.
Read MoreItalian Compounder Starts Up U.S. Production
The So.F.Ter Group has brought on line its first U.S. plant to produce a broad range of compounds.
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Prices of PE, PP Heading Up; PS, PVC Moving Down
Polyolefin prices were up as the fourth quarter rolled in, while PS and PVC prices were moving in the opposite direction.
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