The head of one of the plastics industry's main advocacy groups in Washington is holding out some cautious hope for more ...

New Tech Plastics LLC is moving into pouch making at a new facility in Piqua, Ohio.

A would-be engineer turned finance leader, Steven Bender helped transform Westlake through disciplined growth and strategic deals — and now caps his career as Plastics News’ 2026 CFO of the Year.

North American prices for polypropylene, suspension PVC and polystyrene rose in March as supply constraints, higher feedstock costs and export demand tightened domestic markets.

The GBP 20 million (€22.9 million) investment is aimed at strengthening domestic recycling capacity with a focus on ...

In this week’s Material Insights, Frank Esposito reports sharp price increases across key resins, with polyethylene and ...

Environmental groups flooded an April 6 EPA hearing to oppose a change the plastics industry is seeking in how chemical ...

Intek Plastics LLC is being recognized as one of the industry’s top processors — even as the company is still in the middle of reinventing itself.

The PPWR mandates the use of compostable plastics for certain items—such as tea bags, coffee pods and fruit and vegetable ...

MAHA groups aligned with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. want the Trump administration to halt permits for new plastics ...

The future of Domo Chemicals’ polyamide production site in Leuna has been secured following a last-minute investor deal.

The new Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS) introduces a refundable deposit of SGD 0.10 on plastic and metal drink ...