China PP Prices Fall as Cost Support Collapses in June
China PP prices fell sharply in June as lower crude oil and propylene costs, cautious demand and ample spot supply weakened the market.
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Seaweed Barrier Coatings: Amcor and Kelpi Target Fiber Packaging
Amcor and Kelpi are evaluating seaweed barrier coatings for fiber packaging, aiming to improve moisture and gas protection while supporting recyclability.
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Avient launches PPE radome materials for ADAS radar and robotics
Avient’s new PPE radome materials aim to improve mmWave radar performance for ADAS, traffic monitoring and humanoid robotics applications
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PET bottle efficiency improves with new blowing block technology – Polymer Price Trends
A customised PET blowing block developed by IMI for Tech-Long increases bottling output by 10% while reducing compressed air demand in PET bottle production.
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NOVA Chemicals Acquisition Strengthens Borouge International’s Global Polyolefins Strategy
The NOVA Chemicals acquisition places Alberta’s Joffre petrochemical complex inside Borouge International’s global polyolefins platform.
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Leuna Polyamid Insolvency Puts Germany’s PA6 Supply Chain Under Pressure
Leuna-Polyamid’s second insolvency filing highlights how raw material volatility, supplier payment pressure and fragile liquidity are reshaping Europe’s PA6 chain.
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NanoXplore and Techmer PM Target High-Performance Plastic Films With Graphene-Enhanced Masterbatch
NanoXplore and Techmer PM have launched a graphene-enhanced masterbatch for high-performance plastic films, targeting stronger, lighter and more sustainable flexible packaging.
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Hengli Petrochemical’s PTA Expansion Strengthens China’s Polyester Supply Chain
Hengli Petrochemical’s PTA expansion highlights how China’s integrated refiners are reshaping the polyester value chain, linking crude, aromatics, PTA, PET and fibers into a cost-driven industrial platform.
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PET Thermoform Recovery Hits Record 264 Million Pounds as Circularity Gap Widens
PET thermoform recovery in the U.S. and Canada reached a record 264 million pounds in 2024, but NAPCOR’s latest analysis shows that recycled-content use is falling, exposing a growing gap between collection gains and true circularity.
