Frank Esposito

The August PP increase was influenced by prices for polymer-grade propylene monomer feedstock. PP prices had climbed 5 cents in July and 2 cents in June.

Materials firm Color Master Inc. has expanded its business model by acquiring resin supplier Rainmaker Polymers.

The number of people employed by the U.S. plastics industry and the value of products made by the industry both saw small declines in 2023.

Polypropylene prices surprisingly rose over the summer. Frank Esposito speaks about the changes and why the price hike is different from the norm. 

Officials with Blue Polymers in Orlando, Fla., said in a news release that the new plant will support sustainable packaging manufacturing throughout the Western U.S.

Dow Inc. is on track to open a silicone rubber recycling operation next year in Paris, Ky.

The ongoing dock strike by the International Longshoremen's Association could have a major impact on resin markets, particularly on polyethylene.

As it approaches its 75th anniversary, LSR molder Moxness Products Inc. is looking to grow in aerospace, automotive and other markets.

Justin Riney, commercial sustainability manager, Ineos Styrolution | Notable Leaders in Sustainability 2024

German materials leaders Covestro and BASF will be showing customers the path to sustainability at Fakuma 2024.