Month: November 2024

The Plastics Exchange Market Update: 11/15/2024

Syensqo expands polysulphone production in Ohio

Graphene gives PET bottles a lightweighting boost and more

EPDM rubber prices surge in Mid-November

PVC prices continue downward spiral in Asia

EVA prices weaken in November

Lotte Chemical to suspend operations at Pakistan plant for maintenance

LLDPE prices lower in Europe

INEOS Styrolution launches extrusion grade ABS for furniture edge-band applications

Hexpol TPE launches new grades for multi-component medical applications

Prices drop for all five commodity resins

This Week in History

November 28, 1837: John Wesley Hyatt, the inventor of the injection molding machine was born in Starkey NY.

November 30, 2011: INEOS and BASF form a joint venture to produce styrenics called Styrolution.

Resin Price Report: Rare price drop for PE contracts

The Plastics Exchange Market Update: 11/8/2024

Geon adds TPE production line in Mexico

Rhoem Materials eyes commercial-scale production of bio-based leather alternative

HDPE bottles market sees growth

Avient unveils pre-colored PEEK for medical applications

SABIC opens new Ultem plant in Singapore

Trinseo to license PC technology to Deepak Chem Tech Ltd.

Asian PC market faces stagnation

US and European TPE prices stabilize

Global PBT prices show mixed trends

LLDPE prices in Europe edge lower

This Week in History

November 18, 1998: Hoeschst AG announces that it is spinning off its Celanese subsidiary. The new company will be called Celanese AG.

November 19, 1872: The injection molding machine was patented by John Wesley Hyatt.

Resin Price Report: Prices stabilize as deals flourish

The Plastics Exchange Market Update: 11/1/2024

INEOS closing Ohio ABS facility, many grades like LGA being discontinued

Nylon prices hold steady in Europe amid sluggish automotive demand

LLDPE spot prices trend higher in Europe

SABIC opens new PEI plant in Singapore

Nayara starts new PP plant in India

Plastics Technology Expo opens registration for March show in Rosemont IL

This Week in History

November 17, 2014: Styrolution becomes wholly owned by INEOS. The name is changed to INEOS Styrolution.

Resin Price Report: Steep declines ahead for PP contracts

The Plastics Exchange Market Update: October 25, 2024

INEOS so shut down ABS plant in Ohio

LA County sues PepsiCo and Coca-Cola over plastic pollution

Global LDPE price drop in west, hold steady in Asia

Lotte Chemical to liquidate its Malaysian rubber JV

PP prices steady in Asia

Sumitomo Chemical to reduce LDPE production in Japan

Avient launches ultra-high adhesion TPEs for surface protective films

Polyplastics introduces short cellulose fiber reinforced POM grades

This Week in History

November 4, 1902: Otto Bayer (no relation to Bayer Corp) was born. He is considered to be the inventor of polurethane.

November 4, 1986: Hoechst AG acquires Celanese Corporation of America to form the world’s largest chemical company which will be called Hoechst Celanese.