Product & Company News
The latest on our resin products, inventory, company milestones, certifications, and service expansions.
LyondellBasell Launches New CirculenRecover Grades in North America
LyondellBasell has expanded its CirculenRecover product line with new grades available in North America, containing up to 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content while maintaining performance comparable to virgin polyethylene. • Designed to meet brand-owner sustainability goals • Available in HDPE and LLDPE grades • Suitable for flexible and rigid packaging applications • Supports closed-loop circular economy initiatives • Now available through Plastic Service Centers — contact us for availability
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SABIC Unveils ULTEM DU762 Resin for Smartphone Applications
SABIC has introduced ULTEM DU762 resin, engineered specifically for smartphone middle frame applications. The new grade offers exceptional dimensional stability, high heat resistance, and excellent flow for thin-wall molding. • High strength-to-weight ratio for mobile devices • Supports thinner, lighter component designs • Compatible with existing injection molding tooling • Part of SABIC's growing ULTEM specialty portfolio • Inquire with Plastic Service Centers for technical data
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SABIC Valox iQ Recycled Resin Adopted by Volvo Trucks
SABIC's Valox iQ resin, manufactured from up-cycled post-consumer PET bottles, is now being used in Volvo truck components — demonstrating the viability of recycled engineering resins in demanding automotive applications. • Made from up-cycled plastic bottles • Meets automotive performance and durability standards • Reduces lifecycle carbon footprint • Supports OEM sustainability and circularity targets • Available through Plastic Service Centers — ask about recycled engineering grades
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Shintech Plans $3.4 Billion PVC Expansion in Louisiana
Shintech, a leading PVC producer, has announced plans for a $3.4 billion expansion of its Iberville Parish, Louisiana plant — adding 163 new jobs and significantly increasing North American PVC capacity. • One of the largest plastics capacity expansions in recent years • Strengthens domestic PVC supply chain • Expected to improve lead times and availability for converters • Plastic Service Centers monitors capacity additions to keep customers informed
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Nexeo Plastics Acquires Italian Distributor Nevicolor
Nexeo Plastics LLC has acquired Nevicolor SpA, a thermoplastics distributor and compounder based in Luzzara, Italy, expanding its European footprint and specialty compounding capabilities. • Strengthens Nexeo's European distribution network • Adds compounding expertise and local inventory • Reflects ongoing consolidation in resin distribution • Plastic Service Centers continues to offer independent, service-focused distribution
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Sustainable Hemp-Blended Bioplastics Now In Stock
Eco-friendly hemp-blended biocomposites from The Hemp Plastic Company now in stock at Plastic Service Centers. • Up to 100% bio-based resins made with renewable hemp • Similar properties to traditional plastics — easy transition • Lower injection mold temperatures & shorter cycle times • Competitively priced, no major equipment changes needed • Reduces greenhouse gas emissions & plastic pollution • Can sequester CO2 or be compostable/biodegradable • Available in volume today, sourced in North America • Applications: packaging, consumer goods, furnishings, construction, automotive, agricultural & clean tech
Mitsubishi Chemical TPEs — Trexprene™ & Tefabloc™ Now Available
Mitsubishi Chemical Performance Polymers (MCPP) thermoplastic elastomers now available through Plastic Service Centers. Trexprene™ TPV • Vulcanized PP/EPDM based TPE, heat & UV stabilized • Hardness range from 45 Shore A and up • 100% recyclable with excellent elastic memory • Suitable for injection, extrusion & blow molding • Automotive: seals, gaskets, air ducts, CVJ boots, interior parts Tefabloc™ TPE • Versatile TPE family: TPE-S, TPO & TPE-E technologies • Reactor & dynamic cross-linking options • Up to 70% recycled (PCR/PIR) content available • Excellent dissimilar-material adhesion & low-temp flexibility • Applications: automotive, building, cable & consumer goods
Microthene® F — Engineered Polyethylene Powder Now In Stock
Microthene® F ultra-fine polyethylene powder by LyondellBasell is now in stock at Plastic Service Centers. • Average particle diameter under 20 microns • Perfectly spherical morphology — built chemically, not ground • Available in LDPE, HDPE & EVA grades • Grades: FN 501, FN 510, FN 519, FE 532, FA 700, FA 709 • Applications: composites, rotational molding, wire & cable, coatings, filtration, automotive • Same day delivery available in Michigan
View Product PDFSame-Day Delivery Now Available for many Michigan Customers
Plastic Service Centers has expanded its same-day delivery coverage to reach more customers. Order by noon and receive your thermoplastic resins the same business day in select areas.
Plastic Service Centers Celebrates 30+ Years of Excellence
We are thrilled to celebrate over 30 years of serving the thermoplastic resin distribution industry. Thank you to all our valued customers and partners who have made this milestone possible.
Plastic Service Centers Expands Inventory & Product Line
• Plastic Service Centers Expands Inventory • Same day delivery to many areas • New MIC product line by COPT in stock @ PSC • Sustainable hemp filled plastic in stock @ PSC • PSC is the only distributor for COPT in the USA • New searchable Automotive Specification database added to website
New Automotive-Grade Molded In Color (MIC) for Exterior Applications
New Automotive-Grade Molded In Color (MIC) for exterior applications such as pillars, grilles, emblems & other applications. In stock @ PSC. • Now produced in the USA • COPT Paint-free replacement • 17 major OEMs applying COPT materials to over 50 car models • Shorten production time • Reduce costs by 30% • Reduce investment in factory & workshop space • Improve yield rate to 95%+ • Emission reduction • Integrate product structure to enhance value
View Product PDFISO 9001:2015 Certification Renewed
We are proud to announce the successful renewal of our ISO 9001:2015 certification, reaffirming our commitment to quality management and continuous improvement in all operations.
Approved Interior and Exterior Automotive Colors
• Approved Interior and Exterior Automotive Colors • FDA Approved Concentrates • Medical USP, Class 6 • Custom Colors
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