polyolefins
Alastian Expands Online Portfolio
Alastian, the online ´óÏó´«Ã½ channel of Basell of the Netherlands (U.S. office in Elkton, Md.), has expanded its offerings to include more than 60 high-volume PP and PE grades.
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New Additives and Colorants To Debut at K 2007
The world’s largest plastics show next month in Dusseldorf will highlight an unusual mix of new polymer additives, including some based on novel chemistries that reportedly set new levels of performance.
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What's New at the Show in MATERIALS
The major thrust in new materials at K is engineering thermoplastics for automotive, appliance, medical, and electrical/electronic parts.
Read MoreDow and Brazilian Firms Make PE from Sugar Cane
Two Brazilian firms are developing methods of making polyethylene from ethanol derived from sugar cane.
Read MoreHuntsman Closes Sale to Flint Hills
Last month, Huntsman Corp., The Woodlands, Texas, completed the sale of its U.S. polymers ´óÏó´«Ã½ to Flint Hills Resources, LP, a subsidiary of Koch Industries, Inc., Wichita, Kan.
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PP Prices Drop While Others Rise
Domestic resin demand was moderate to slow in the second quarter, but exports were booming and many feedstock prices were rising.
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Moving On Up
Prices of polyolefins were moving up last month and more increases were on the way.
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Metallic-Pigmented TPO Debuts in Auto Exterior Trim
A molded-in-color, high-gloss, metallic-pigmented TPO wheel flare is making its commercial appearance next month with the launch of the 2008 F-250 Super Duty pick-up truck from the Ford Motor Co.
Read MoreBasell Moves and Expands
Basell North America Inc. will move its headquarters from Elkton, Md., to a new site this year.
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Hikes on the Way
Prices of PP, PVC, and PET moved up last month and new price hikes were under way for PE, PP, PS, PVC, and PET. PE prices up 3¢Polyethylene prices moved up 3¢/lb in March, bringing the total increase this year to 6¢/lb.
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