PET

sustainability

Eastman to Launch Advanced Circular Recycling Technology

Through the methanolysis process, polyester-based waste products are broken down to their building blocks which can be reintroduced for new polyester-based polymer production.

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Prices of Volume Resins to End First Quarter Largely Flat-to-Down; PS & PVC Move Up

Decline in raw materials, slowed demand, record-high inventories and lower-priced imports in some cases impacted most resins.

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PET

Are We Having a Good Day? Real-Time Production Data Has Answers for a Custom Blow Molder

“Information automation” is one of the keys to running a successful custom blow molding business for Meredith-Springfield Associates.

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‘We Don’t Shy Away from a Challenge’

Meredith-Springfield thrives on technically difficult blow molding jobs that others avoid. Its latest pioneering effort is pushing the limits in the new field of EPET.

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polyolefins

Commodity Resin Prices Bottom Out

Flat-to-upward pricing trajectory predicted for the five highest-volume commodity resins.  

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One Rock Acquires Nexeo's Plastics Distribution Business

New York City based investment firm buys a leading global plastics distributor.

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Flat-to-Upward Pricing for PE, PP, PS, PVC, and PET

The pricing trajectory appears to be flat-to-upwards for the five highest volume commodity resins moving to first quarter’s end. 

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polyolefins

Prices Flat or Lower for Commodity Resins

Low feedstock prices, higher supplier inventories, and slowed demand are key drivers.

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Commodity Resins

Ultra-Light, Recyclable One-Way PET Keg

CYPET’s blow-molded keg addresses two disadvantages of steel kegs—safety and cost.

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Packaging

Recyclable One-Way PET Keg

CYPET’s blow-molded keg addresses safety and cost issues of steel kegs.

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