Commodity Resins

Construction

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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Construction

ExxonMobil Starts Up New PE Production Line

Focus is on high-performance materials used for liquid and food packagin, construction liners and agricultural films.

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Packaging

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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polystyrene

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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Commodity Resins

Additives: Peroxide Concentrates for Viscosity Modification of PP & Crosslinking of EVA, PE, TPE

Addisperse’s new peroxide additives include a viscosity modifier for PP and recycling markets and a crosslinking agent for polyolefins. .  

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polyolefins

Additives: Odor Eliminator for Recycled and Filled Plastic Compounds

Addisperse’s proprietary odor eliminator technology works on both common and challenging malodors.

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polyolefins

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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Construction

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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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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Plastics Size Reduction
Process Cooling