Plastics industry rebounds despite global trade headwinds
Celanese announces plant closures
PP export prices decline in the US
SABIC launches new non-brominated/non-chlorinated FR PBT for EV applications
Celanese ultra-low emissions POM used in Li Auto air vents
8/22/2023: Ravago purchases a majority stake in distributor M. Holland
Clariant expands stabilizer production in China
Indorama has recycled 150 billion PET bottles globally
IMCD to distribute Borealis specialty polyolefin grades in the Americas
SABIC launches platform to enable efficient manufacturing of large parts
Avient expands recycled PC and PC blends portfolio for electronics industry
Researchers develop strong and biodegradable material using cellulose nanofibers
ALBIS to distribute for INEOS Styrolution and Rohm in Isreal
Celanese develops ultra-low emission acetal
Japanese manufacturer uses PESU for unique tableware
August 7, 1919: J. Paul Hogan, the inventor of polypropylene at Phillips Petroleum was born.
Techmer PM names Craig Nikrant CEO
Graphene program unlocks next-gen plastic performance
EPA rules for plastics industry slashed
Sumitomo Bakelite to acquire AGC’s polycarbonate business
August 2025: Prices for the 5 commodity resins flat to slightly up
History: Lego’s Engineering Missteps
July 28, 1907: Earl Tupper, the inventor of Tupperware was born in Berlin NH
July 29, 1941: PET was patented by John Rex Whinfield & James Tennant Dickson
SABIC launches first FR PBT for nano-molding
History: The invention of polycarbonate: A tale of two chemists
Covestro debuts flame retardant encapsulation foam for EV batteries
Clariant denies LyondellBasell’s claims that it violated EU competition law
Arkema announces trade name for new line of polyimides
Replacing PFAS, a transition in processing lubricants
New training course tackles plastics material selection
July 23, 1948: A crude form of ABS was patented by Lawrence E Daley and Robert W Pooley at United States Rubber Company which would later become Uniroyal.
July 23, 1965: Washington Penn Plastics Company was founded.
Star Plastics acquires Trivalence Technologies
History: The unbreakable plastic black beauty that communication forever
Rohm America shutters Westwego, LA MMA plant
Dow slashes European operations amid profitability push
Arkema to build new clear PA plant in Singapore
Vynova to cease PVC production at Beek plant in The Netherlands
Braskem to expand PE production in Rio de Janeiro
Nexeo Plastics partners with Azhar Plastics to expand reach in Morocco
Reticular polymers are having a moment
Polymer based heart valve achieves positive outcomes in clinical trial
BASF transfers Styrodur business to BACHL
INEOS secures 2 million Euro grant for Project One in Belgium
SABIC to close ethylene cracker in northeast England
Malaysia imposes anti-dumping duties on PET from China and Indonesia
LyondellBasell’s polyolefin technologies to be licensed by SHCCIG Yulin Chemical
Mitsubishi Chemical to relocate PMMA manufacturing subsidiary
Moderate demand for polystyrene in Europe
How the Iran-Isreal conflict is affecting the global petrochemicals market
Covestro begins local production of medical grade TPU in Asia
Westlake to shutter Pernis, Netherlands plant amid European downturn
Polysource to distribute Indorama Ventures PET and PEN resins in North America
ALBIS to distribute BASF’s engineering materials in Italy
Syensqo launches orange colored PPA grades for EV components
Prices for volume resins flat to down heading into 3rd quarter
Westlake, Ascend announce plant closures
Lubrizol launches TPU grades for foaming processes
North American plastic equipment shipments drop for second straight quarter
June 29, 2021: Celanese announces that it will purchase the Santoprene TPV product line from Exxonmobil.
BASF develops new polyamide for EV connectors
INEOS Project ONE reaches 70% completion
LyondellBasell to sell some of its olefins and polyolefins business to private equity fund
Farr Polychem expands TPE portfolio with three specialized extrusion grades
BASF launches new FR PA 9T grade
June 17, 1988: Borg Warner announces sale of its chemical division, including Cycolac ABS, to GE Plastics
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