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PE & PP Prices Down
A buyer’s market for both polyolefins could continue though this quarter and into the fourth.
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Clariant Examines the Role of Color in a 'Circular Economy'
Top Clariant pigment expert sums up color compatibility with the plastics circular economy with a focus on packaging.
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Prices Down for Polyolefins & PET
A flat-to-downward pricing trajectory generally applies to all five major commodity resins going into August.
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Prices of Polyolefins, PET Softer; PS, PVC Up for Short Term
Overall, supply outstripping demand likely to keep price trajectory flat-to-down.
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Four Packaging Trends to Consider for 2020
Chroma Color’s Bishop Beall discusses his views on key trends to consider in the development of plastic packaging going forward.
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Along with Sustainability, Advancements in Materials & Additives to be Highlighted at K 2019
Expect to see new materials and additives address sustainability but also emerging and growing technologies such as electrification of vehicles.
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Some Key Takeaways from GPS 2019
Sustainability dominated panel discussion at GPS 2019 and IHS Markit pros provided five-year forecasts on volume resins.
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Downward Pricing for Polyolefins, PET; Flat-to-Up for PS, PVC
Overall, slowed global demand and improved supply/demand balance scenarios are likely to keep prices of the five volume resins relatively stable.
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IntegriCo Steps Up Use of Plastic Waste that China No Longer Accepts
Hard-to-recycle plastics are being used by IntegriCo to make composite railway products.
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Molder of Large Totes Save Material & Energy Costs with Recycled PP
Aaron Industries’ 100% recycled PP compound fortified with Milliken’s specialty modifier boosts MFI and retains strength.
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A Bright Future for Thermally Conductive Plastics
Lighter weight, lower cost, and greater impact strength, moldability and customization are rapidly driving demand for thermoplastics that help keep electronics, lighting and car engines cool.
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Prices of Volume Resins Mostly Flat or Lower
PP, PVC are the exceptions, with prices on ‘short-term’ upward path.
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