polyolefins
Platy Mineral Filler Does a Better Job In HFFR Cable Sheathing
Greater flame and smoke suppression, lower heat release, and a more stable char—all at an economical price.
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Resin Supply/Demand & Sustainability Were Key Themes at Global Plastics Summit
Speakers at fifth annual summit deem sustainability crucial to growth in packaging while forecasting trends in key materials.
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First Biobased PE for Rotomolding
A. Schulman launches first biobased PE rotomolding compound.
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Winners of SPE Auto Innovation Awards Wow with Many ‘Firsts’
Innovative, transferable, and intelligent use of plastics shine in nine categories.
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U.S. Plastics Industry Maintains its Trade Surplus
PLASTICS’ chief economist says this speaks to the U.S. plastics industry’s continued impact on the international market.
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Highlights from Global Plastics Summit 2017
Sustainability, resin supply/demand and pricing among highlights for the fifth GPS event.
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Uncertainty in Foil Market Spurs Metallized OPP & PET Growth
Toray’s advanced barrier-durable metallized films are designed for foil-replacement applications.
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Prices of All Resins Surge
Despite a faster-than-expected recovery from Hurricane Harvey, the industry still faces challenges on the way to ‘getting back to normal.’
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New integrated, world-scale production facility started up for ethylene monomer and Elite enhanced polyethylene in Freeport, Texas.
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Upwards Movement for Commodity Resin Prices
Still, “iffy” on how much of various price initiatives will be implemented as we move to year end.
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