The Plastics Exchange Market Update May 20, 2022
ExxonMobil & Kingfa develop new lower cost impact modified PPCO for the auto industry
PolyPlastics-Evonik and Toray develop new heat resistant multi-layer tubing
Millikin announces that production of PP clarifier will begin at new plant in SC this fall
NOAA predicts above average hurricane season this year
June 2, 1947: Earl Tupper patents plastic resealable containers
Weekly Resin Report: Slight spot price for PE resin drops slightly
The Plastics Exchange Market Update 5/13/2022
Isreali compounder Tosaf Inc. adds silos and new lines at NC plant
BASF expands capacity for its Irganox antioxidant at Singapore plant
FRX Polymers flame retardants earn SAFER designation from chemForward
BASF develops new PBT grade for sensitive electronics applications
Weekly Resin Report: Warehouses brim with resin but most is sold or held for export
The Plastics Exchange Market Update 5/6/2022
BASF develops new high heat, FR color stable nylon grade for electrical applications
Radici acquires engineering plastics business of India’s Ester Industries
Kraiburg TPE introduces TPE grades for pet accessory applications
LyondellBasell lifts force majeure on PP from its Lake Charles LA plant
LyondellBasell issues new PP price increase for June
Polyplastics develops new line of powdered POM, PPS, PBT and LCP polymers
May 21, 1918: Jacques Edwin Brandenberger patents cellulose film which he called Cellophane
May 21, 2007: GE announces that it has sold its plastics division to SABIC
Weekly Resin Report: New force majeure on PP additives
The Plastics Exchange Market Update 4/29/22
Domo Chemicals expands capacity for its Technyl nylon grades in China
TotalEnergies declares force majeure on PP
ExxonMobil puts PP on allocation
May 15, 1940: The first nylon stockings were shipped to retail stores
May 15, 1973: The PET water bottle was patented by Nathaniel C Wyeth of DuPont
Weekly Resin Report: Another week, another penny rise
The Plastics Exchange Market Update: April 22, 2022
Romira develops high performance polyamide grade for metal replacement
LG Chemical develops new flame retardant materials aimed at EV batteries
SABIC develops new PPS grade for 5G antenna applications
Kraiburg TPE offers new recycled TPE’s for automotive interior applications
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