polyolefins

polyolefins

Commodity Resin Prices Bottom Out

Flat-to-upward pricing trajectory predicted for the five highest-volume commodity resins.  

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sustainability

Braskem to Research Chemical Recycling

Actions will promote the reuse of post-consumer plastics by manufacturers.

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polyolefins

SABIC Introduces Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PP Panels to the Americas

SABIC’s heavy-duty PP panels for scaffolding are up to 60% lighter than wood. 

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Packaging

Customization is Key to Igniting New Growth in Rigid Plastics Packaging

Frost & Sullivan's rigid plastics packaging study sees focus on innovation and customization as key to future growth.

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polystyrene

One Rock Acquires Nexeo's Plastics Distribution Business

New York City based investment firm buys a leading global plastics distributor.

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Flat-to-Upward Pricing for PE, PP, PS, PVC, and PET

The pricing trajectory appears to be flat-to-upwards for the five highest volume commodity resins moving to first quarter’s end. 

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Construction

Brunk Expands Services for Rotational Molders

Toll pulverizing company now offers toll color compounding and reprocessing of LLDPE for rotational molding. 

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Construction

Hot Half-Dozen Applications Driving Developments in PE

Sustainability, consumer convenience, and evolving e-commerce packaging are driving new advances in polyethylene. 

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polyolefins

Several Thermoplastic 'Firsts' Among 2018 SPE Automotive Awards

With the addition of an Additive Manufacturing slot, all nine categories exemplify innovation and transferability in the use of plastics.

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PET

Prices Flat or Lower for Commodity Resins

Low feedstock prices, higher supplier inventories, and slowed demand are key drivers.

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Blending & Dosing
Plastics Size Reduction