Plastics News

07/09/2025

Trivalence Technologies is based in Evansville, Ind., and makes custom-engineered compounds using recycled and virgin material. West Virginia-based Star does compounding work in polycarbonate, ABS and other engineering resins.

07/09/2025

The combination of advanced robotics and advanced artificial intelligence should be the perfect platform for advanced materials, says engineering resin supplier Envalior.

07/09/2025

The two-platen press represents new era of scale and efficiency in high-tonnage molding, the company says.

07/09/2025

GreyLion Partners LP sees a next phase of growth for the company that makes products used in resinous flooring.

07/09/2025

The Westwego, La., closing was timed to coincide with the opening of an MMA plant in Bay City, Texas.

07/08/2025

The European Parliament has voted to lower the recycled plastic content mandate for new vehicles to 20 percent. During a July 7 meeting, the Environment and Internal Market Committees adopted the proposals with 79 votes in favor, 27 against, and 11 abstentions.

The European Parliament has voted to lower the recycled plastic content mandate for new vehicles to 20 percent. During a July 7 meeting, the Environment and Internal Market Committees adopted the proposals with 79 votes in favor, 27 against, and 11 abstentions. The approved amendments…

07/08/2025

Grass surfaces are still king at the competition courts at Wimbledon's tennis championship, but it's a different story over at practice courts for the sports complex.

07/07/2025

An engineering and architectural example of some unusual fiberglass home design and construction has come on the market, and it can be yours for $1.9 million.

07/07/2025

In June, North American polypropylene prices rose just half a cent per pound — much lower than expected. Frank Esposito explains how a mid-month oil surge didn’t translate to higher resin prices, thanks to weak demand and low capacity use. A relief for buyers heading into summer.

Despite a sharp mid-June spike in crude oil prices, North American polypropylene rose just half a cent per pound — far below industry expectations. Frank Esposito breaks down how volatile oil markets, weak demand and low operating rates combined to blunt the anticipated increase. With resin utiliz...

07/04/2025

Reusable foodservice cups have increased in use and popularity as both individuals and venues try to reduce their reliance on single-use plastics. But there's a catch: The system only works if users actually return the cups.

07/04/2025

Nominations due Monday, July 7: Help us spotlight the women transforming the plastics industry. Nominate a leader, innovator or rising star for Plastics News' 2025 Women Breaking the Mold special report.

07/03/2025

See the Plastics News pricing charts at https://www.plasticsnews.com/resin-prices/north-america -thermoplastics