Plastics News

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.

11/06/2025

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

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

10/29/2025

This week's issue features our 2025 mold makers ranking, index and special report. https://www.plasticsnews.com/digital-edition/oct-27-mold-makers-ranking-index-and-special-report?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook =1761757500

10/29/2025

Plastics News' ranking of North American mold makers shows steady sales across the industry, with 16 percent reporting gains and 9 percent seeing declines. The ranking includes 141 companies with combined sales of $3.1 billion.

' ranking of North American mold makers shows steady sales across the industry, with 16 percent reporting gains and 9 percent seeing declines. The ranking includes 141 companies with combined sales of $3.1 billion.

10/29/2025

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10/28/2025

⏰🔔 LAST CHANCE to register for Plastics News' Best Places to Work 2026. Learn more and register here: https://www.plasticsnewsbestplacestowork.com/

10/28/2025

Two employees were killed Oct. 27 in a shooting at Barku Plastics LLC in Cleveland, Tenn., police said, and a possible suspect fled the scene in a vehicle that was later located in Bradley County as investigators continue operations. https://www.plasticsnews.com/news/2-dead-shooting-barku-plastics-plant-cleveland-tenn?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook =1761659150

10/28/2025

More than 2,700 people joined the Great Lakes Microplastics Summit on Oct. 22, where researchers and Michigan officials called for expanded testing, state policy, and long-term strategies to address microplastics in drinking water and the environment. https://www.plasticsnews.com/news/great-lakes-microplastics-summit-urges-expanded-testing-research-funding-and-policy-measures?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook =1761592200