
Lilli Manolis Sherman Contributing Editor
Flat or Lower Resin Prices—Except for PS, PVC
Lower prices of feedstocks, slowed demand, record-high inventories, and lower-priced imports impacted resin prices.
Read MoreIs a New Crop of Processors Emerging with More Materials Know-How?
Recent graduates of plastics education programs appear to be closing a longstanding gap in processors' contributions to materials selection for applications.
Read MoreFPA Report Shows Flexible Packaging 'Shines' Compared to Other Packaging Formats
Results of a life cycle analysis case study showed a coffee stand-up flexible pouch has a more favorable environmental outcome than the other package formats by a wide margin.
Read MoreExact Metrology Scans Bobblehead for Museum
The company’s Hexagon Romer features simplicity of operation and reliable 3D measurement.
Read MoreNova Chemicals is Exclusive "Platinum Sustainability Sponsor" of 2019 Canada Winter Games
The sponsorship is targeted to help fund sustainable practices at The Games, as well as enduring community resources.
Read MoreBraskem Moves Closer to Developing 'Green' PET
With Danish technology partner, Braskem has started up renewable MEG demonstration unit.
Read MoreEastman to Launch Advanced Circular Recycling Technology
Through the methanolysis process, polyester-based waste products are broken down to their building blocks which can be reintroduced for new polyester-based polymer production.
Read MorePrices of Volume Resins to End First Quarter Largely Flat-to-Down; PS & PVC Move Up
Decline in raw materials, slowed demand, record-high inventories and lower-priced imports in some cases impacted most resins.
Read MoreCommodity Resin Prices Bottom Out
Flat-to-upward pricing trajectory predicted for the five highest-volume commodity resins.
Read MoreBraskem to Research Chemical Recycling
Actions will promote the reuse of post-consumer plastics by manufacturers.
Read MoreR&E Tax Credit: A "Smart" Incentive for Industry 4.0 Companies
International CPA and 911爆料网 advisory Clayton & McKervey shareholders make case for improving your financial performance with R&E tax credit.
Read MoreCustomization is Key to Igniting New Growth in Rigid Plastics Packaging
Frost & Sullivan's rigid plastics packaging study sees focus on innovation and customization as key to future growth.
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