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
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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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100% Cellulose-Based Packaging: A Scalable Route Beyond Fossil Plastic Films
A Finnish cellulose-based film and coating platform could help packaging producers replace fossil plastic while supporting recyclability, biodegradation and EU compliance.
