Because of the holidays, it was slow news week this week but there are a few items:
Ineos Styrolution to expand ABS and ASA production in Mexico and Texas
Dow’s Freeport TX olefin plant hit by lightning strike
US PE spot prices end year in a slump, with further expansions on the way
Formosa delays openings for some new plants and expansions
Compounding Solutions to distribute Evonik medical grade polymers
Weekly Resin Report: Holiday shoppers take advantage of discounts
The Plastics Exchange weekly market update
Whole Foods tries to go green, ends up with a worse alternative
North American polyethylene market still growing amid challenges
Ascend adding more nylon 66 output in in South Carolina
Solvay introduces new line of FR Nylon
DSM introduces new thermoplastic copolyester for 3d printing of auto parts
Borealis increases PP capacity in Europe
Solvay appoints Forster to distribute medical grade PEEK and PAEK
Indorama acquires PET maker Invista Resins and Fibers
Weekly Resin Report: ‘Twas the start of December and not a buyer was stirring
The Plastics Exchange Market Update: December 7, 2018
Volume resins to enter new year on downward pricing trajectory
M. Holland enters into North American distribution agreement with Borealis
New Canadian PP plant set to open in 2021
Borealis boosts PP production in Europe
Albis to distribute FR TPE line from Uteksol
DowDuPont to increase high temperature nylon capacity in Germany
Weekly Resin Report: Processors enjoy rare taste of pricing power
The Plastics Exchange Market Update 11/30/2018
November PE contract prices fall
Borealis increases PP capacity in Europe
PLA plant starts up in Thailand
Proposed RTP plant in Ireland faces opposition
Prices rise for some recycled resin
US PET makers appeal PET dumping decision
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