Priam Polymers has taken over a former Deltech polystyrene plant in Ohio, with founder Robert Elefante returning to lead a ...
Facing weak demand, low utilization and rising costs, Lanxess is reducing its workforce while waiting for improved conditions ...
In this week’s Material Insights, Frank Esposito reports that polystyrene is joining PVC and several engineering thermoplastics all moving higher to start 2026. He links the increases to seasonal ...
Uniloy’s new 24-cavity system delivers record output, topping 200,000 containers per day.
Technimark acquires Ohio-based Rage to expand its footprint in medical and consumer healthcare manufacturing and add blow molding expertise to its global platform.
The initiative is designed to train operators and supervisors and support the long-term development of a skilled workforce for India’s expanding plastics recycling industry.
The Philippines investment is part of Alpla’s broader push in Southeast Asia, where it has been steadily expanding its manufacturing and recycling footprint.
The RG Group operates LDPE recycling sites in Tence and Saint-Pal-de-Mons with capacity to process 20,000 tonnes of plastic waste a year. The company had previously been acquired by the Dutch LDPE ...
A South Korean composites manufacturer, Hankuk Carbon, is behind a $17.5 million plan to open a carbon materials plant in South Carolina under the name United Composite Materials.
In this week’s Material Insights, Frank Esposito reports that polystyrene is joining PVC and several engineering thermoplastics all moving higher to start 2026. He links the increases to seasonal ...
The Trump administration is moving toward chemical recycling regulations that the plastics industry favors, suggesting that ...