Plastics News

11/21/2025

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11/20/2025

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11/20/2025

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11/20/2025

Nylon demand also has been affected by a drop in North American auto builds, which could be down 5 percent in 2025. https://www.plasticsnews.com/suppliers/materials/pn-nylon-10-25/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook =1763648938

11/20/2025

💡 What happens when a company stops investing in machines and starts investing in people?

Westminster Tool, a Connecticut-based mold maker, shifted its entire strategy in 2010—putting values like curiosity and motivation at the center of its culture. The result? A younger workforce, more diversity, and doubled sales.

VP Hillary Thomas shared how authenticity and trust are shaping the next generation of leadership at the Women Breaking the Mold Forum in Savannah.

🔗 Read the full story: https://www.plasticsnews.com/news/competency-builds-credibility-when-values-lead-results-follow-westminster-tool/

11/19/2025

👋 Welcome to the new Plastics News website!

We’ve redesigned our site to be faster, cleaner, and easier to navigate—giving you quicker access to the tools you rely on, including Resin Prices and Rankings & Data.

Even better? Our sister publication, Sustainable Plastics, is now fully integrated. Subscribers to either site now get access to both.

Explore the improved experience → https://www.plasticsnews.com/latest-news/pn-new-website/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook =1763565024

11/17/2025

💥 Big move in the packaging world: Sealed Air — the company behind Bubble Wrap and Cryovac — is being acquired for $10.3 billion by private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice.

The Charlotte-based company has faced years of leadership turnover and attempted turnarounds. This deal marks a major new chapter.

📈 CD&R is paying a 24% premium over recent trading prices.

https://www.plasticsnews.com/news/sealed-air-after-years-struggle-finds-new-owner?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook =1763402145

11/11/2025

We’re proud to debut our first-ever Notable Veterans in Plastics report, honoring professionals who’ve brought purpose, leadership and service from military life into the plastics industry. From sourcing billions of pounds of recycled materials to mentoring the next generation of engineers, these veterans are shaping the future of manufacturing. 🇺🇸

📖 Read their stories: https://www.plasticsnews.com/viewpoint/serving-purpose-uniform-and-industry

11/11/2025

In this week's Material Insights, senior reporter Frank Esposito discusses a drop in polypropylene prices during October, driven by increased supply and weak demand.

In this week's Material Insights, senior reporter Frank Esposito discusses a drop in polypropylene prices during October, driven by increased supply and weak demand. He also highlights a broader slowdown in the North American market, noting that the region is expected to see the lowest global growth...

11/10/2025

Trinseo reported a deeper third-quarter loss and continued margin pressure in core resins, but said demand is rising for higher-margin, recycled-content PMMA and ABS as it restructures European operations.

11/05/2025

Texas voters approved a $20 billion infrastructure fund that could increase demand for plastic piping in water, wastewater and flood control projects over the next two decades. https://www.plasticsnews.com/public-policy/texas-approves-20b-water-fund-plastics-pipe-industry-eyes-infrastructure-opportunity?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook =1762358573