Lilli Manolis Sherman

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.

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Electronics

Is 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.

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Packaging

FPA 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.

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Testing

Exact Metrology Scans Bobblehead for Museum

The company’s Hexagon Romer features simplicity of operation and reliable 3D measurement.

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Packaging

Nova 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. 

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Packaging

Braskem Moves Closer to Developing 'Green' PET

With Danish technology partner, Braskem has started up renewable MEG demonstration unit. 

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Commodity Resins

Eastman 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.

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Commodity Resins

Prices 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.

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polystyrene

Commodity Resin Prices Bottom Out

Flat-to-upward pricing trajectory predicted for the five highest-volume commodity resins.  

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Biopolymers

Braskem to Research Chemical Recycling

Actions will promote the reuse of post-consumer plastics by manufacturers.

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industry 4.0

R&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.  

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Commodity Resins

Customization 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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