Shin-Etsu Chemical says the North American PVC market has likely bottomed out, with its Shintech unit pushing price increases after maintenance and weaker fourth-quarter results.

A long-delayed Formosa Plastics resin complex in Louisiana faces a fourth permit challenge as the company's battle with environmental groups extends into its eighth year.

Proto Labs’ latest quarterly results show that the real story in plastics isn’t its record revenue, but a strategic shift toward regulated, higher-value injection molding production.

The case concerns alleged infringement of three Chinese patents covering key components of Starlinger’s adstarKON bag conversion line ...

North American polyethylene resin prices have begun to move higher after months of stability, supported by stronger demand and weather-related production disruptions.

In a major win for the chemical recycling industry, the vote allows chemically recycled content to count towards the EU’s recycling content targets ...

Bantam Materials International recently celebrated its 20th anniversary as a recycled PET importer. It has seen a lot of market fluctuation over that time and despite a "protracted adjustment period," ...

The Egypt-based recycler has established a new subsidiary in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia called Creative Recycling ...

Arclin Inc., one of the most active buyers in plastics-related M&A last year, has agreed to acquire Willamette Valley Co., expanding its footprint in engineered products, specialty polymers and ...

Mexico City-based recycler R3vira has partnered with the Polystyrene Recycling Alliance, an initiative of the Plastics Industry Association, to double its community collection routes and expand ...

Intek Plastics, Radius Packaging and Texas Injection Molding are finalists for Plastics News’ 2025 Processor of the Year award, recognizing excellence in manufacturing, innovation and culture.

Olin posted a fourth-quarter loss as weak vinyls markets and higher costs weighed on results, prompting the company to delay any PVC expansion plans.