Commodity Resins
U.S. Plastics Industry Maintains its Trade Surplus
PLASTICS’ chief economist says this speaks to the U.S. plastics industry’s continued impact on the international market.
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Highlights from Global Plastics Summit 2017
Sustainability, resin supply/demand and pricing among highlights for the fifth GPS event.
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Uncertainty in Foil Market Spurs Metallized OPP & PET Growth
Toray’s advanced barrier-durable metallized films are designed for foil-replacement applications.
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Prices of All Resins Surge
Despite a faster-than-expected recovery from Hurricane Harvey, the industry still faces challenges on the way to ‘getting back to normal.’
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New integrated, world-scale production facility started up for ethylene monomer and Elite enhanced polyethylene in Freeport, Texas.
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Upwards Movement for Commodity Resin Prices
Still, “iffy” on how much of various price initiatives will be implemented as we move to year end.
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Elevated Resin Prices Continue for Now
Steady improvement underway though challenges remain.
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Pennsylvania Poised to Attract More Plastics Manufacturing
Keystone State boasts everything from NGL assets and new cracker plants to plastics manufacturing and educational/training resources.
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Resin Pricing Update as October Approaches
Firm pricing indicated by PCW & The Plastics Exchange
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PLASTICS’ Carteaux Challenges NY Times Editorial on Plastic Bags
A pro-plastic bag ban editorial from the New York Times did not sit well with the plastics industry.
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