The American Chemistry Council forecasts U.S. resin production to grow 0.7 percent in 2026, slightly outpacing overall chemical output despite weak manufacturing demand, economic uncertainty and slowing capital investment.
Chase Plastic Services donated $7,500 to three veteran-focused nonprofits through its second annual Veteran Giveback Campaign, awarding $2,500 each to Homes For Our Troops, Project New Hope and Warrior Rising.
Mergers and acquisitions deals in the plastics industry were climbing high early in 2026, but slowed as the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran. Industry watchers expect to see recovery in the second half of the year.
The M&A market was buoyed by companies such as Forvia trimming operations and by interest for companies to pick up units to balance their market share or improve a geographic footprint.
Two German financial firms — Mutares and Aequita — will take over the bulk of Sabic's plastics businesses in a deal announced in the first half of 2026.
Polystyrene and PVC prices declined in July while polypropylene edged higher. Material Insights explains feedstock costs, demand trends and why polystyrene prices may increase in August.
North American polyethylene prices posted a second consecutive sharp monthly decline in July as elevated inventories and cautious buying shifted the market back in processors' favor.
