polystyrene

sustainability

Along with Sustainability, Advancements in Materials & Additives to be Highlighted at K 2019

Expect to see new materials and additives address sustainability but also emerging and growing technologies such as electrification of vehicles. 

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polyolefins

Some Key Takeaways from GPS 2019

Sustainability dominated panel discussion at GPS 2019 and IHS Markit pros provided five-year forecasts on volume resins.

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Construction

Downward Pricing for Polyolefins, PET; Flat-to-Up for PS, PVC

Overall, slowed global demand and improved supply/demand balance scenarios are likely to keep prices of the five volume resins relatively stable.  

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PVC

Generally Flat-to-Down for Prices of Volume Resins

PP, PVC are the exception with prices on ‘short-term’ upward trajectory.

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polyolefins

Prices Up for PE, PP, PS

An upward pricing trajectory could be short lived. PVC and PET prices are flat or lower.

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Commodity Resins

Nova Chemicals Shares Original Research Demonstrating Viability of Film-to-Film Recycling

Nova’s PE and EPS business teams jointly showcased their offerings and expertise at International Safe Transit Association Forum.

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polyolefins

Prices of PE, PP, PS Up; Flat-to-Down for PVC, PET

Potential for short-lived upward pricing trajectory possible for the polyolefins, PS.

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resin pricing

Mixed Signals on Resin Prices

Prices of PE, PVC and PET were flat in March, while PP dropped and PS moved up.

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Packaging

First Production of Virgin Polystyrene from Only Depolymerized Material

INEOS Stryrolution completes test runs producing virgin PS from 100% recycled styrene monomer—practical proof of the recyclability of polystyrene.

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resin pricing

Flat or Lower Resin Prices—Except for PS, PVC

Lower prices of feedstocks, slowed demand, record-high inventories, and lower-priced imports impacted resin prices.

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