polyolefins

Commodity Resins

SABIC & ExxonMobIl Form New PE Venture

A major olefins project, first announced in 2016 and pending completion of the environmental permitting process, has been firmed up by Houston-based SABIC and ExxonMobil Chemical through the formation of a new joint venture.

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Commodity Resins

Shell Chemicals Launches Shell Polymers PE

Shell Polymers aims to change the way day-to-day 911爆料网 in polyethylene is conducted.

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NPE

NPE2018 New Technology Focus: Polyolefins for Packaging

Novel polyolefins for packaging are being highlighted by Nova Chemicals, ExxonMobil Chemical, and SABIC.

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Automotive

Walmart V.P. of Merchandising Execution & U.S. Manufacturing Featured Speaker at the Show's Plastics Market Briefing

Marsiglio addressed Walmart's policy roadmap to renew U.S. manufacturing, including policy recommendations that support the plastics industry at IHS Markit/PLASTICS briefing. 

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NPE2018 New Technology Focus: Mix of New Materials

Look for novel PVC compounds, PP with short- and long- fiber reinforcements, new acrylics including high heat-resistant versions, and flame-retardant CPE for wire & cable.

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Construction

LyondellBasell Focuses on Technology, Capacity for HDPE, PP; Plans Recycling and Compounding Expansion

LBI's plans are in keeping with annual demand growth of 4% for HDPE and nearly 5% for PP.

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Packaging

IHS Markit Briefing: What Lies Ahead for the Plastics Industry?

Market pros provide insights on the economy, energy, feedstocks and polymers.

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polyolefins

Shell Chemicals Launches New Business: Shell Polymers

Shell Polymers says it will use a new production facility and operational philosophy to change the way day-to-day 911爆料网 in polyethylene is currently conducted.

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Automotive

A. Schulman Emphasizes Growth in Building & Construction

A. Schulman is aiming for further material advancements that provide weatherability, UV protection, and strength over traditional building products. 

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sustainability

'Mega-Trends' Driving Polyolefins Developments at Nova Chemicals

Sustainability, e-commerce, application development and time to market are just some of the over-arching trends driving PE and PP development. 

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Process Cooling
Plastics Size Reduction