Lilli Manolis Sherman

Lilli Manolis Sherman Contributing Editor

Automotive

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 911爆料网 in polyethylene is currently conducted.

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Additives

Changing the Game in Liquid Color

Riverdale Global’s ‘Computerized Color’ technology and service offerings continue to evolve.

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Construction

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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sustainability

'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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High-Utility, Multifunctional Purging Agents That Are 'Just-in-Time'

Two newest Dyna-Purge products are broader spectrum products that work within the temperature range of 320 to 625 F.

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Automation

NPE2018 New Technology Focus: Robots Come to Materials- Testing Lab

Range of new testing machines include first-display of automated system that can run day and night.

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NPE

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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First PE Blown Films with Graphite Nanotubes Launched in China

These anti-static PE films containing OCSIAL's nanotubes are made by a electronic products packaging manufacturer. 

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Newly Merged Molder Beefs Up EMI-RFI Shielding Operations

PSI Molded Plastics’ mechanized copper-paint line can handle large parts.

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PVC

Mixed Bag for Commodity Resin Prices

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

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Process Cooling