economics
Plastics Processors Start 2022 with Modest Boost
Expansion accelerates in new orders, production, and backlogs.
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Processing Index Ends Year Near Where It Started
2021’s initial burst of expansion tapers by year end.
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Processing Activity Still Expanding, But at a Slowing Pace
Supplier delivery activity declines to January 2021 levels, which may bode well for production in 2022.
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Rising Employment Lifts Processing Index
October saw broad-based processing expansion, led by employment, and an easing of backlog growth.
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Backlogs Surge as Production Deficit Widens
September results show accelerating backlog activity on decelerating production.
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Processing Activity Challenged by Production ‘Deficit’
Slowing growth in production and employment activity contrast with strong new orders, resulting in a production activity ‘deficit.’ Custom processors gain.
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Chemical Recycling Poised to Take Off
Investments in chemical-recycling facilities abound as the industry moves closer to the Circular Economy model, accompanied by plenty of new rollouts of packaging made from chemical recycling.
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Processing Index Dips on Slowing Backlogs & New Orders
Processors reports slower expansion in new orders, production, and backlogs.
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Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Aims for Climate Neutrality by 2023 and Climate Positivity by 2030
Two recent MCAM acquisitions further support the company’s circular economy actions.
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Processing Expansion Returns to Near All-Time High
Industry smashes records in first half of 2021.
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