All in all, the effects of Hurricane Harvey on the plastics industry have been minor compared those from Hurricane Katrina back in 2005. Many of the plants seem to be getting up and running and transportation has improved a lot.
PetroChem Wire Harvey aftermath final report
IHS Markit hurrice update, full report (PDF)
Harvey pushes up prices on many resins
Latest post Hurricane Harvey updates signal swifter recovery
PetroChem market analyst: Expect PP price increases post-Harvey
Norner AS announces first licensing of it’s polyethylene production technology
SABIC expands with new PP facilities in Europe
Hexpol to show new low VOC TPEs at upcoming show
Japan’s DIC to expand capacity for PPS compounds
Weekly Resin Report: Following Harvey-induced price surge, PP markets calm down
New high-barrier PET polymer from Solvay and Husky
SABIC’s latest PP pilot plant is now operational in the Netherlands
The news has been dominated by Hurricane Harvey but there were a few other stories of interest last week.
Resin distributors having a great 2017
DuPont takes historic exit from plastics
Albis opens US compounding plant
The last time a major hurricane hit the gulf coast region was Hurricane Katrina in 2005. In the materials business, we watched polypropylene prices increase from the $.40/lb range to the $1.10/lb range in a matter of weeks.
Well, here we go again.
New clear copolyester from Mitsubishi receives top fire safety rating
Weekly Resin Report: Sales slump not having noticeable effect on prices
Materials manufacturing braces for hurricane Harvey
July sees PP and PET prices up, PS down
Coventus Polymers is named LG Chemicals distributor in US and Canada
Weekly Resin Report: Producers continue to eye price increase
Teknor Apex to build compounding and R&D facility in Germany
PolyOne keeps expanding into specialty colors and inks
Electronics and medical applications for PTFE keep growing
PET bottle resin prices higher in July
Evonik sees good growth for first half of 2017
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