polyolefins
LyondellBasell Focuses on Technology, Capacity for HDPE, PP; Plans Recycling and Compounding Expansion
LBI's plans are in keeping with annual demand growth of 4% for HDPE and nearly 5% for PP.
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IHS Markit Briefing: What Lies Ahead for the Plastics Industry?
Market pros provide insights on the economy, energy, feedstocks and polymers.
Read MoreShell Chemicals Launches New Business: Shell Polymers
Shell Polymers says it will use a new production facility and operational philosophy to change the way day-to-day business in polyethylene is currently conducted.
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A. Schulman Emphasizes Growth in Building & Construction
A. Schulman is aiming for further material advancements that provide weatherability, UV protection, and strength over traditional building products.
Read MoreSABIC & ExxonMobil Enter New Joint Venture
The new Gulf Coast Growth Venture project will be in San Patricio County, Texas and include two polyethylene units.
Read MoreMixed Bag for Commodity Resin Prices
Following price increases for most resins except PP, a flat-to-downward trajectory emerged.
Read MoreMaterials Innovations for Film, Molding & Automotive
Highlights of the SPE Polyolefins Conference included a ‘game-changing’ LLDPE family, and new stabilizers and other additives for film extrusion and all types of molding.
Read MorePolyOne Emphasizes its Materials & Services in Future Mobility Innovations
At its Investors Day at NPE2018, PolyOne will present details about transportation solutions as one of several high-growth focus areas.
Read MoreIHS Markit Analyzes U.S.-China Trade Relations & Implications for the Chemical Markets
Escalations in the U.S.-China trade dispute have driven both countries to respond with tariffs that could derail a global economic boom.
Read MoreTrajectory Switch in PE, PP Pricing? PS, PVC Prices Holding?
Going past the mid-month mark, pricing for four of the large volume commodity resins was still uncertain.
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