The long-awaited final version of the Single Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) Implementing Decision text has been published and confirms that recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) imports from ...

The Westwego, La., closing was timed to coincide with the opening of an MMA plant in Bay City, Texas.

The top 100 North American blow molders reported a combined $22 billion in 2024 sales, according to Plastics News' latest industry ranking, with consolidation and bottle makers continuing to shape the ...

The suit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton seeks at least $1 million in damages. An environmental group says it fears the state suit may be an attempt to undercut its own plans to seek legal ...

Brückner is opening a new Customer Innovation Centre in Thailand and expanding existing centres in China and Germany ...

In this week’s Material Insights, Frank Esposito reports that polystyrene is joining PVC and several engineering thermoplastics all moving higher to start 2026. He links the increases to seasonal ...

Hasbro and Mattel are heading into 2026 betting on major entertainment tie-ins and supply chain productivity to drive growth, even as tariffs and a discount-heavy retail environment continue to ...

Multiple agencies were needed to put out a fire at a Sigma Plastics Group recycling facility in Henry County, Tennessee.

In this week’s Material Insights, Frank Esposito reports that polystyrene is joining PVC and several engineering thermoplastics all moving higher to start 2026. He links the increases to seasonal ...

Infra Pipes plans to close an HDPE pipe plant in Albuquerque, N.M., and lay off 51 workers just weeks after acquiring the ...

North American PET bottle resin prices moved higher in April as seasonal demand improved and feedstock disruptions tied to ...

Shell says it is actively pursuing options for its Pennsylvania polyethylene business as Iran-related energy disruptions and improving petrochemical market conditions potentially revive interest in ...