Grupo Plastilene and ExxonMobil Set a New Benchmark for Packaging
2026-08-07 11:44:23Grupo Plastilene combines advanced blown film technology with ExxonMobil Signature Polymers resins to produce high-end thermoforming films in Colombia. This collaboration delivers outstanding optical properties, mechanical strength, and hermetic sea
Rwanda Moves Beyond a Simple Plastic Ban, Launches a Green Packaging Implementation Plan
2026-08-07 11:44:17The Rwandan government is significantly accelerating the country's transition away from traditional plastics and promoting the development of a green economy. Kigali—Rwanda is set to formally approve biodegradable packaging materials for inclusion in
Trinseo Announces Price Increase For Polystyrene (PS), ABS, And SAN Products In Europe
2026-08-06 15:14:58Plastmatch learned on August 6 that specialty materials solutions provider Trinseo and its European affiliates recently announced price increases for all grades of polystyrene (PS), ABS, and SAN products. Effective August 1, 2026, or as stipulated in
Thermoforming Industry Adopts Lightweight Solutions and Artificial Intelligence to Address Rising Costs
2026-08-06 14:22:52In the context of regulatory changes and increasing competition, thermoforming packaging manufacturers are facing growing pressure to achieve automation, reduce product weight, and integrate recycled materials. Advanced heating technologies, 3D-prin
Tariff uncertainty leads us recycled plastics market to become cautious
2026-08-06 13:59:11Affected by regulatory policy uncertainty, logistics costs, and tight supply, buyer behavior in different resin categories in the U.S. recycled plastics market has changed, leading to divergent price trends. ICIS analysis indicates that some niche ma
Silk-Inspired Process Produces High-Strength Biodegradable Plant-Based Plastic
2026-08-05 15:13:47Researchers from Wageningen University & Research, the University of Amsterdam, and several institutions in China have developed a high-strength biodegradable plastic using corn protein. They named this transparent material "plantymer." Compared
Crude oil plunged by $24/bbl - why are polyolefins still holding firm?
The BOPP market sees weak domestic demand yet buoyant overseas sales, with exports emerging as a new growth driver.
