This week in Material Insights,PN senior reporter Frank Esposito explains why polyethylene prices have increased, as polypropylene appears headed downward. Also, Ohio-based A. Schulman adds capacity at a Texas compounding plant, as it prepares to lease space in Ohio to corn-resin products manufacturer Plantic Technologies. also, the TPG Capital acquisition of Ashland Distribution results in a new name: Nexeo Solutions.
N. American PET bottle resin prices fall 7 cents
May 20, 2013 12:18 pm ET
