polyolefins

NPE

LyondellBasell Focuses on Technology, Capacity for HDPE, PP; Plans Recycling and Compounding Expansion

LBI's plans are in keeping with annual demand growth of 4% for HDPE and nearly 5% for PP.

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polyolefins

IHS Markit Briefing: What Lies Ahead for the Plastics Industry?

Market pros provide insights on the economy, energy, feedstocks and polymers.

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polyolefins

Shell Chemicals Launches New Business: Shell Polymers

Shell Polymers says it will use a new production facility and operational philosophy to change the way day-to-day ´óÏó´«Ã½ in polyethylene is currently conducted.

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A. Schulman Emphasizes Growth in Building & Construction

A. Schulman is aiming for further material advancements that provide weatherability, UV protection, and strength over traditional building products. 

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NPE

'Mega-Trends' Driving Polyolefins Developments at Nova Chemicals

Sustainability, e-commerce, application development and time to market are just some of the over-arching trends driving PE and PP development. 

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Construction

SABIC & ExxonMobil Enter New Joint Venture

The new Gulf Coast Growth Venture project will be in San Patricio County, Texas and include two polyethylene units. 

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PET

Mixed Bag for Commodity Resin Prices

Following price increases for most resins except PP, a flat-to-downward trajectory emerged.

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Commodity Resins

Materials Innovations for Film, Molding & Automotive

Highlights of the SPE Polyolefins Conference included a ‘game-changing’ LLDPE family, and new stabilizers and other additives for film extrusion and all types of molding.

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Biopolymers

PolyOne Emphasizes its Materials & Services in Future Mobility Innovations

At its Investors Day at NPE2018, PolyOne will present details about transportation solutions as one of several high-growth focus areas.

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polyolefins

IHS Markit Analyzes U.S.-China Trade Relations & Implications for the Chemical Markets

Escalations in the U.S.-China trade dispute have driven both countries to respond with tariffs that could derail a global economic boom.

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Blending & Dosing