Go to Video Section

Material Insights: Oct. 17, 2011

Published: October 17, 2011 6:00 am ET
Updated: October 17, 2011 12:00 am ET

The potential sale of materials firm Citadel Plastic Holdings is featured in this week's Plastics News' Material Insights video. A recent report from the Reuters news service indicated that Citadel owner Wind Point Partners might be shopping Citadel. Senior reporter Frank Esposito also discusses PTT Chemicals' $150 million acquisition of a 50 percent stake in bioplastics maker NatureWorks. The video wraps up with news that Italian PET leader M&G Group and American investment firm TPG Capital have formed Beta Renewables, a joint venture focused on bioplastics technology.

Upcoming Plastics News Events

June 4, 2013 - June 5, 2013Workforce Solutions West 2013

September 17, 2013 - September 18, 2013Plastics Caps & Closures 2013

November 12, 2013 - November 14, 2013Plastics Building Innovations 2013 Conference

More Events

Market Reports

Automotive Market Review and Outlook 2013 - North America

Plastics News' experts analyze North American automotive sector performance and prospects for future growth. View analysis of automobile manufacturers operating in the region as well as plastics processors that support the sector. Get perspectives from industry thought leaders on trends, product design, and the market outlook.

Learn more

Plastics News Thermoformers 2013 (Full Ranking)

Access data on 224 thermoformers including sales, throughput, number of presses, end markets served, materials processed, and plant locations.

Learn more