This week's issue features a centerpiece story on the latest trends in resin distribution. North American resin distributors have more materials than they did a year ago, but challenges remain.
Some big M&A deals are featured this week, namely Avient selling its resin distribution unit to HIG Capital and a sale of medical supplier Molded Devices.
Resin pricing changes for PS, ABS are making big waves. Check out more on our resin price charts.
The public policy beat was busy as ever as California nixed a packaging bill aimed at e-commerce; the industry is challenging Canada's ban on single-use plastics; Congressional Democrats pushing EPA on chemical recycling; and more.
Material Insights for this week is out now.
Senior Reporter Frank Esposito and Editor Don Loepp will go live Tuesday, Aug. 16 at 2 p.m. EST for this month's Polymer Points Live. The pair end the livestream with a Q&A session for those with burning materials questions.