Monthly Resin Report: Destocking finally runs its course
Resin Price Report: Buyers go meh, as end of year nears
The Plastics Exchange Market Update: December 1, 2023
FDA investigates failure-prone plastic syringes made in China
The fantasy and reality of raw material shelf life: Part 1
December 12, 1846: Eugen Baumann who is credited with inventing PVC was born.
December 15, 1939: Commercial production of nylon 66 begins at DuPont’s plant in Seaford Delaware.
The Plastics Exchange Market Update: November 24, 2023
Plastic pipe market poised for 3% annual growth
1948 Cadillac with first acrylic taillight lens enters SPE hall of fame
PP spot prices tumble in Europe
DuPont settle with State of Ohio over PFAS-related claims
LyondellBasell establishes new distribution hub in the UK
INEOS Styrolution opens new ABS plant in China
Kraiburg introduces new TPEs for smartwatch straps
DOMO’s Jiaxing plant received UL certification for PA66 and PPA
GEON Performance Solutions buys Polymax TPE
December 7, 1909: Leo Baekland patents Bakelite phenolic resin which became the world’s first commercial synthetic plastic material
December 9, 1908: William Edward Hanford was born. He co-patented the process for manufacturing TPU while working at DuPont
Resin Price Report: Weak demand, lower prices
The Plastics Exchange Market Update: November 17, 2023
Hexpol acquires TPE compounder, Star Thermoplastics
Prices flat for PE, PVC, up for PP, PS, down for PET
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 joint venture to produce styrenics called Styrolution.
Resin Price Report: PE price increase on shaky grounds
The Plastics Exchange Market Update: November 10, 2023
Court overturns Canadian classification of some plastics as toxic
Covestro forges strategic partnerships with carmakers in China
Polyplastics develops new technology to predict sink marks in molded components
Coperion develops more energy efficient process for manufacturing ABS blends
Nexeo to distribute Asahi-Kasei M-PPE resins in North America
LyondellBasell launches new branding and new logo
New Oriental Energy PP plant in China to use catalyst technology from W.R. Grace & Company
Formerra acquires Mexican distributor Suminstro de Especialidades
TekniPlex Healthcare introduces new antimicrobial PVC and TPE grades for medical applications
Flexicon develops new “bulk bag conditioner” for breaking up clumpy materials that are in super-saks
Resin Price Report: Rise in PGP contract prices has ripple effect on PP
The Plastics Exchange Market Update: November 3, 2023
Monthly Resin Report: Fresh signals of economic distress
Celanese launches new nylon grades for EV applications
LG Chemical develops new ultra flame retardant materials
PP prices drift lower in Europe
Indian Oil selects LyondellBasell’s process tech for new PE plant
PP prices continue to climb higher
Borealis and TotalEnergies start up new Baystar JV PE plant
Plastic Industry Association unveils NPE2024 education program
November 17, 2014: Styrolution becomes wholly owned by INEOS and changes its name to INEOS Styrolution. Styrolution was originally a joint venture between BASF and INEOS.
November 18, 1998: Hoechst AG announces that is spinning off Celanese. The new company will be called Celanese AG.
November 19, 1872: The injection molding machine was patented by John Wesley Hyatt.
Resin Price Report: Demand remains strong, despite high interest rates
The Plastics Exchange Market Update: November
Kraiburg TPE develops non cross-linking TPE’s for hot water contact applications
LLDPE prices edge lower in Europe
DuPont completes sale of majority of Delrin business to Private Equity Fund
Lubrizol and Grasim Industries break ground on new CPVC plant in India
Resin Price Report: Producers looking for third straight PE price hike
The Plastics Exchange Market Update: October 20, 2023
SABIC debuts polycarbonates with elevated PCR content
Kraiburg adds bio-based TPEs to portfolio
HDPE prices increase in Europe
LyondellBasell launches new line of translucent PP compounds for automotive applications
Evonik introduces three block copolymers for parenteral drug delivery applications
Polyamides: A 2023 review of trends and innovations
Elix develops ABS for light blocking in appliance control panels
Victrex launches PPEK based material for pharmaceutical applications
Spot PP prices continue to run higher
October 30, 1956: Neal MacDonald Robert at DuPont is granted a patent for acetal homopolymer.
November 1, 1984: The model year 1985 Chevrolet Cavalier becomes the first vehicle to have front and rear bumper facias made from TPO. The material was Himont ETA3041.
November 4, 1902: Otto Bayer (no relation to Bayer Corporation) was born. He is considered to be the inventor of polyurethane.
November 4, 1986: Hoechst AG of West Germany acquired Celanese Corporation of America to form the world’s largest chemical company which will be called Hoechst Celanese.
Resin Price Report: Low-ball bids wane, as processors adjust to market up cycle
The Plastics Exchange Market Update: October 13, 2023
Kraiberg develops new non-crosslinking TPE’s that meet new EU requirements for hot water contact
Avient expands its XLPE portfolio with new DBDPE free FR grades
Solvay launches new line of long glass PPAs for battery applications
DOMO Chemicals shows new polyamide products at Fakuma show
Spot PP prices continue to run higher
Prices up for PE, PP, PS, flat for PVC, PET
Ampacet develops new anti-microbial masterbatch additive
October 24, 1911: Nathanial C Wyeth who would go on to patent the PET bottle in 1973 was born.
October 25, 2013: Celanese announces that the Ticona company name will be removed from its polymer products, such as Celcon brand acetal, and replaced with the Celanese company name. Ticona was formed in 1963 as a joint venture between Celanese Corporation of America and Hoechst AG.
October 27, 1938: DuPont officially unveils a new product called “Nylon” to the public.
Resin Price Report: Spot resin market explodes at start of 4th quarter
The Plastics Exchange Market Update: October 6, 2023
Monthly Resin Report: Strong sales, feedstock costs push up contract prices
Portuguese compounder, Cabopol, set to open compounding plant in Mexico
Plaskolite set to acquire sheet manufacturer Vycom
BASF divests expanded PP foam business
Covestro breaks ground on TPU plant in China
EPA’s new rule mandates manufacturers to disclose presence of PFAS
The Plastics Exchange Market Update: September 29, 2023
Bayport Polymers to double PE production at Pasedena TX plant
HDPE prices increase in Europe
Polyplastics launches new Sarpek line of PEK resins
Corpus Christi Polymers pauses construction of its integrated PTA-PET plant
Solvay launches new PPS grades produced with recycled glass fiber
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