
Lilli Manolis Sherman Contributing Editor
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.
Read MorePolyOne 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.
Read MoreIHS 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.
Read MoreNanodiamond-Enhanced, PVDF & PEKK 3D Filaments Emerge
Partnerships result in great material additions for additive manufacturing.
Read MoreTrajectory Switch in PE, PP Pricing? PS, PVC Prices Holding?
Going past the mid-month mark, pricing for four of the large volume commodity resins was still uncertain.
Read MoreToray Plastics America Garners Rhode Island Workforce Development Award
Toray Plastics America Inc. (TPA) was recently recognized by the Providence Business News (PBN) as the best among Rhode Island manufacturers for its training and career advancement programs.
Read MoreHow Will the Shale-Gas Boom Affect Plastics Processors?
Though the U.S. will have a long-term advantage in production and pricing of olefin feedstocks, other factors may have greater impact in the short term. Nonetheless, industry analysts paint a favorable pricing and supply outlook for resin buyers in this NPE year.
Read MoreMolding in Graphic Systems Bolsters “Culture of Label Freaks”
Company’s first-ever training and certification program included lots of hands-on training.
Read MorePlastics Parts Power Pennsylvania High School Robotics Team
Three records garnered in global competition.
WatchPricing on Flat-to-Down Trajectory for Volume Resins
Sustaining some first quarter price hikes seems unlikely.
Read MoreVolume Resin Prices Mostly Up
At the conclusion of the first quarter, the price trajectory was upward, except for PP and nylon 6.
Read MoreResins & Additives at NPE2018: Spotlight on Performance, Economy, Sustainability
NPE will host lots of news in engineered thermoplastic compounds, customized TPEs, polyolefins for packaging, bioplastics, recycled content compounds, purging agents, 3D printing materials, and a slew of innovative additives.
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