Material Insights: Several resins drop as COVID-19 continues

Varying resins drop in price as a COVID-19 keeps demand low in many sectors, report blames "gross human failure" in May 7 LG Polymers India plant and Wavin says PlasticRoad is ready for market.

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Spartech changing sheet production, adding jobs in Ohio

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Vinyl Sustainability Council puts a spotlight on recycling

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Resin distributor Nexeo tabs board member Modak as interim CEO

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Custom extruder Pexco makes seventh acquisition since 2018

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Fuel system supplier Walbro to extend furloughs for some Michigan workers

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Former PolyOne, Univar CEO Newlin named to advisory board for investment group Pritzker

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Adidas, Allbirds to develop sustainable shoe that still delivers on performance

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Dow, Orrion to build industrial-scale PU recycling facility in France

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Pressures increase for mold builders, with a quarter expecting no relief in 2020

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Alpla announces purchase of Spanish packaging producer

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