polyolefins
How Compression Ratio Impacts Extruder Performance
Let’s investigate how compression ratio affects performance of an extruder processing LLDPE.
Kisuma Setogem RD for PP Nucleation and Acid Scavenging
Kisuma Chemicals has introduced a dual-purpose product for polypropylene producers.
Read MoreWittmann To Mold Caps at Drinktec 2025
An EcoPower Xpress 160/1100+ will produce 1.35g HDPE caps from a 32-cavity HTW mold in a 2.5-sec. cycle with IMDvista downstream cooling, orientation and inspection.
Read MoreChroma Color ChromaXLPEUltra Color Concentrates for Cross-Linked Polyethylene
Concentrates are designed to provide vibrant color while upholding material properties and meeting regulatory standards.
Read MoreLyondellBasell Plexar PX3390 for LLDPE Tie Layer
Tie layer supports downgaging and oxygen barrier coextrusion.
Read MorePolyfuze Polymer Fusion Labeling for Extruded Products
Polymer Fusion technology enables permanent labeling of polyolefins.
Read MoreExxonMobil Develops High-Performance, 95% PE Recyclable Thermoformed Packaging
The packaging solution involved a collaboration with equipment suppliers Hosokawa Alpine and Multivac Group.
Read MoreApril 2025: Mixed Bag for Prices of Volume Resins
The end of the first quarter marked higher prices for polyolefins and relatively flat pricing for nearly all other resins.
Lilli Manolis Sherman
Contributing Editor, Plastics Technology Magazine
Braskem Selected to Negotiate Federal Funding Award to Expand UHMWPE
By driving innovation for Braskem’s ‘Utec’ UHMWPE, the project would strengthen the lithium-ion battery value chain in the U.S.
Read MoreExxonMobil Launches New Materials Portfolio Brand
The Signature Polymers brand, which includes all polyolefins, is focused on delivering best-in-class service and partnership.
Read MorePrices Flat-to-Down for All Volume Resins
This month’s resin pricing report includes PT’s quarterly check-in on select engineering resins, including nylon 6 and 66.
Read MoreIndustrial Research Project to Advance Mechanical Recycling of Flexible Polyethylene
The RWTH Aachen University’s Plastics Institute will coordinate an industrial project titled Loopcycling.
Read MoreGlass Fiber-Reinforced PP With PCR For Automotive
Borcycle GD3600SY will appear in Peugeot vehicles.
Read MoreNova Chemicals Attains FDA Letter for Mechanically Recycled LLDPE
RLLDPE product will be marketed for applications including food packaging.
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Prices of Volume Resins Drop by Year-End
Entering 2025, prices of major commodity and volume resins are generally in a ‘buyer’s market.’
Lilli Manolis Sherman
Contributing Editor, Plastics Technology Magazine
Purecycle to Receive Expanded FDA Letter of No Objection for PureFive Resin
LNO expands the conditions of use for which the recycled polypropylene can be used.
Read MoreRecycled PE Grades With Up to 100% PCR for Shrink Films
Dow’s new Revoloop grades was a collaboration with European shrink film manufacturer RKW Group.
Read MoreThin Wall Ultrasonic Bonding Technology for Automotive
NPE2024: Dukane’s new Ultrasonic Thin Wall welding system is well suited for welding applications of PP to PP TD25 painted parts.
Read MoreItalian Machine Builders Bandera, Macchi Running Film Lines
Five layer lines running all polyethylene as part of sustainability push.
Read MoreDelivering Increased Benefits to Greenhouse Films
Baystar's Borstar technology is helping customers deliver better, more reliable production methods to greenhouse agriculture.
Read MoreHeartland Polymers, North America’s Newest PP, Producer Makes NPE Debut
NPE2024: The only Canadian-based PP producer operates its inland complex just east of Edmonton, Alberta.
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Prices Drop for All Five Commodity Resins
While PE price reductions were not as apparent, they too were following the year-end price trajectory of PP, PS, PVC and PET.
Lilli Manolis Sherman
Contributing Editor, Plastics Technology Magazine