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PP Prices Fall as PS Prices Rise in Latest Resin Market Shift
North American polypropylene prices moved lower while polystyrene climbed higher, as shifting feedstock costs and softening demand reshape the resin market. Plastics News reports on what the divergence means for buyers.
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Plastic Price Increases
Several major manufacturers have recently issued price increase letters.
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Resin Price Report: How to Cope With One of the Most Volatile Resin Markets in a Decade
Resin markets are experiencing extraordinary volatility not seen in a decade. Learn strategies for navigating rapidly shifting prices and supply dynamics.
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Tariffs, loss of tax credit leave Stellantis EVs floundering
Tariffs and the elimination of EV tax credits are taking a heavy toll on Stellantis electric vehicle sales. Click below to read the full report from Automotive News.
Read Full ArticlePolyethylene 30-Cent Price Hike
Polyethylene producers are pushing through a 30-cent per pound price increase. Click below to read the full report from Plastics News.
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Automotive Lightweighting Trends Drive Thermoplastic Demand
As automakers continue to pursue fuel efficiency and EV range improvements, the demand for high-performance thermoplastic resins in structural and semi-structural applications is accelerating.
Medical Device Market Fuels Growth in Engineering Resins
The medical device sector continues to be a strong driver of engineering resin demand, with Polycarbonate, Nylon, and specialty compounds seeing increased adoption in surgical and diagnostic equipment.
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