INEOS Channahon Closure Reshapes US Polystyrene Production
INEOS Styrolution will permanently close its Channahon polystyrene plant by the fourth quarter of 2026, shifting North American production to Alabama and Mexico.
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Flexible Packaging Prices Surge as Europe Faces Fresh Supply-Chain Pressure
Europe’s flexible packaging sector is facing sharp raw-material cost pressure, with film, foil and polyethylene prices hit by energy and supply-chain volatility.
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HydroGraph Certifies Midland for Graphene Polymer Applications
HydroGraph has certified Midland Compounding & Consulting as a U.S. partner to help scale graphene-enhanced polymer applications.
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Continental ContiTech Sale Turns German Group Into Pure Tire Player
Continental’s €4 billion ContiTech sale to Lone Star Funds completes its shift into a focused tire manufacturer.
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ADEKA Specialty Chemicals Strengthen Global Food and Electronics Supply Chains
ADEKA specialty chemicals and food ingredients businesses show how the Japanese group serves electronics, packaging and food makers worldwide.
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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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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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PET Supply Chain Resilience Tested by Geopolitical Shipping Risks
Geopolitical tensions are testing PET supply chain resilience as shipping disruption, freight volatility and regional sourcing risks reshape resin and rPET strategies.
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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
