Construction
Is Residential Construction Softening or Bottoming Out?
Signs are mixed. But we expect housing permits to grow faster next year and take plastics parts production along for the ride.
Read MoreLonza Appoints KODA For Distribution Of Functional Chemicals
Lonza Industrial expands its relationship with KODA Distribution by choosing the company for distribution of its functional chemicals, such as lubricants for plastics.
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A Step In 'Right' Direction: Nova Chem. Drops PE Contract Prices
One major PE player is offering the first reduction on PE contract prices in two years. Will others see fit to do the same?
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Ineos Completes Full Acquisition of Styrolution
Now fully-owned by Ineos, Styrolution will continue to operate as a stand-alone business within Ineos Industries Holdings.
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Are PE Prices Likely To Drop?
It now appears feasible that PE prices will remain flat for a while with perhaps some potential for decline.
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Global Lactic Acid Producer Plans To Enter PLA Business
Corbion Purac's CEO is aiming to forward integrate his company from lactic acid producer to PLA producer.
Read MoreItalian Compounder Starts Up U.S. Production
The So.F.Ter Group has brought on line its first U.S. plant to produce a broad range of compounds.
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Advancements Discussed At Plating-On-Plastic Summit
MacDermid hosted a Plastic-On-Plastic Summit where the latest advancements in POP technology were discussed.
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Expanded NPE3D Pavilion Announced By SPI
Eighteen companies are already planning to exhibit in the newly-expanded NPE3D pavillion at NPE2015.
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NPE2015: The Right Show at the Right Time
In recent years, plastics trade shows in North America have sometimes been written off as out of fashion and in decline. But in around 140 days, a giant plastics trade show in Orlando seems likely to quash emphatically any notions of irrelevance for such industry events.
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