PP prices take record leap

Production disruption from February's winter storm and cold along the Gulf Coast adds to existing shortages to push polypropylene prices beyond normal numbers.

DMS acquires mold component supplier started by its former president

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Anchor Packaging invests $21.5M in Arkansas plant expansion

Climate debate in Washington increasingly includes plastic

Frontier pays $1M to settle SC pellet pollution lawsuit

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DMS acquires mold component supplier started by its former president

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PP prices take record leap

Mass Polymers still focused on quality after 50 years

PHA maker Bio-On's assets up for auction

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Anchor Packaging invests $21.5M in Arkansas plant expansion

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Graham Packaging awarded top ESG rating from Sustainalytics

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PHA: As green as it gets

Decking makers step up production

PHA maker Bio-On's assets up for auction

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Kickstart: Microchips, masks and US manufacturing

Smithers cancels plan for new headquarters

Integrated Polymer Solutions acquires IRP Group

Ohio firm focuses on making better masks in US

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