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Iran war leads to unprecedented polymer price hikes in April
2+ hour, 21+ min ago (45+ words) Plastics News Iran war leads to unprecedented polymer price hikes in April North American prices for polypropylene, suspension PVC and polystyrene rose in March as supply constraints, higher feedstock costs and export demand tightened domestic markets....
Consumer sentiment is sliding
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (33+ words) Plastics News Consumer sentiment is sliding North American prices for polypropylene, suspension PVC and polystyrene rose in March as supply constraints, higher feedstock costs and export demand tightened domestic markets....
Singapore launches first Deposit Return Scheme in Southeast Asia
2+ week, 4+ day ago (70+ words) Plastics News Singapore launches first Deposit Return Scheme in Southeast Asia In this week's Material Insights, Frank Esposito reports that polystyrene is joining PVC and several engineering thermoplastics all moving higher to start 2026. He links the increases to seasonal construction…...
Middle East supply shock sends polymer prices soaring
2+ week, 5+ day ago (68+ words) Plastics News Middle East supply shock sends polymer prices soaring In this week's Material Insights, Frank Esposito reports that polystyrene is joining PVC and several engineering thermoplastics all moving higher to start 2026. He links the increases to seasonal construction demand,…...
A rising risk of recession
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (62+ words) Plastics News A rising risk of recession In this week's Material Insights, Frank Esposito reports that polystyrene is joining PVC and several engineering thermoplastics all moving higher to start 2026. He links the increases to seasonal construction demand, inventory building and…...
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions to close Illinois plant
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (66+ words) Plastics News Trelleborg Sealing Solutions to close Illinois plant In this week's Material Insights, Frank Esposito reports that polystyrene is joining PVC and several engineering thermoplastics all moving higher to start 2026. He links the increases to seasonal construction demand, inventory…...
Tariff noise, rising risks and resilient demand: Bill Wood breaks it down
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (95+ words) Plastics News Tariff noise, rising risks and resilient demand: Bill Wood breaks it down In this month's Numbers That Matter Live, Plastics News Economics Editor Bill Wood focused squarely on tariffs and trade policy, warning that "the risks to the…...
The Supreme Court, tariffs and the slow pace of justice
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (52+ words) Plastics News Your Shortcut to Smarter Insights The Supreme Court, tariffs and the slow pace of justice Intek Plastics, Radius Packaging and Texas Injection Molding are finalists for Plastics News" 2025 Processor of the Year award, recognizing excellence in manufacturing, innovation…...
Dow cutting 4, 500 jobs
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (37+ words) Plastics News Dow cutting 4, 500 jobs Intek Plastics, Radius Packaging and Texas Injection Molding are finalists for Plastics News" 2025 Processor of the Year award, recognizing excellence in manufacturing, innovation and culture....
A slow housing recovery and a looming affordability crisis
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (45+ words) Plastics News A slow housing recovery and a looming affordability crisis Intek Plastics, Radius Packaging and Texas Injection Molding are finalists for Plastics News" 2025 Processor of the Year award, recognizing excellence in manufacturing, innovation and culture....