Plastmatch 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
In 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
Affected 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
Researchers 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
The accelerated obsolescence of packaging equipment components requires the entire industry to strengthen supply chain coordination, communicate in advance, and establish formal management processes. Industry stakeholders lack formal processes to re
The transaction is expected to generate $150 million in annual synergies while advancing electrification in North America and AI-driven data center infrastructure development. This $3.8 billion acquisition combines Prysmian’s cable technology strengt