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AdvanSix Nylon Sales Surge 26% in Q2 2026
AdvanSix reported second quarter 2026 results with nylon sales, and chemical intermediates up while navigating subdued industrial demand.
Read article →TricorBraun Opens Quebec Warehouse to Expand Canadian Reach
Strategic warehouse location in sustainable industrial park reflects company's commitment to operational excellence and environmental responsibility in Canadian market.
Read article →Kalogon Rolls Out Custom-fit Wheelchair Cushions
Kalogon launches Medicare-coded custom wheelchair cushions using 3D printing and foam milling to address complex postural support needs.
Read article →Celanese Reports Strong Q2 Growth, Eyes AI Opportunities
Celanese Corp. reported second quarter adjusted earnings of $2.45 per share with net sales increasing 18% sequentially to $2.8 billion.
Read article →Erema Group Posts Profit Despite 28% Revenue Drop
Family-owned recycling tech firm stays profitable as customers delay investments and European costs rise, hurting competitiveness.
Read article →Resin Price Report: Buyers Face Split Market as Summer Leverage Shifts
A split market entering August — and why the difference between commodity and benzene-linked materials matters more than it did a month…
Read article →Japanese Firms Debut In-Mold Coating for Auto Parts
Japanese companies develop first in-mold coating technology for large thermoplastic automotive exterior parts, reducing emissions and enabling advanced designs.
Read article →Trump Imposes Tariffs to Revive US Polysilicon Industry
President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs and minimum import prices on polysilicon imports to rebuild domestic production capacity essential for semiconductors and…
Read article →Hormuz Strait Deal Could Reshape Global Oil Markets
Tehran and Muscat finalize shipping route through critical waterway as Brent crude drops to $80 per barrel amid easing supply disruption concerns.
Read article →Specialty Polymers Market Surges Toward $64 Billion
The US specialty polymers market is projected to reach $64.31 billion by 2035, driven by demand for high-performance materials.
Read article →States Challenge Administration's Third Attempt at Global Tariffs
States sue to block global tariffs, claiming the administration illegally used forced labor concerns as pretext for broad trade policy.
Read article →Commerce Department Seeks Public Input on Expanded Section 232 Tariffs
The US Department of Commerce proposes adding 14 derivative metal products to Section 232 tariffs, seeking public comment through August 27, 2026.
Read article →Reifenhäuser Expands U.S. Presence
Adds six hires to strengthen service and sales capabilities for extrusion in North America.
Read article →NexPoint Materials Launches as Standalone Engineering Thermoplastics Company
Formerly SABIC's Engineering Thermoplastics business, NexPoint Materials announced the beginning of independent operations following its acquisition by Mutares.
Read article →Maag to Buy Cloeren
Maag Group acquires Cloeren, a leading extrusion die and feedblock manufacturer, expanding its polymer processing solutions. Deal expected to close in Q3.
Read article →Uniloy Debuts Integrated Machine Vision, Previews New Small Shuttle at Plast
At Plast 2026 in Italy, Uniloy showed off new integrated machine vision, a new leak tester and a new extruder for up…
Read article →Engel Showcases PUR Overmolding Capabilities
The event at Italian moldmaker INEVO’s facility featured a live demonstration of the Austrian machine maker’s clearmelt polyurethane (PUR) coating technology.
Read article →New Chinese Plant Continues Expansion of Ethylene Production
Strategic investment in chemical production continues to increase supply of polymer feedstocks.
Read article →Avery Dennison RFID Tags Achieve Recyclability Approval for PET Packaging
Avery Dennison's AD CleanFlake RFID tags have secured RecyClass Technology Approval in Europe, making Avery Dennison the first manufacturer to offer an…
Read article →Northeast Ohio Coalition Wins Up to $160M NSF Grant for Advanced Materials and Polymer Manufacturing
Funding for building out advanced materials and polymers hub to be disbursed over the next decade.
Read article →Tria America Promotes Jim Hoffman to President
Tria America Inc. names Jim Hoffman, formerly executive vice president, as its new president to lead continued growth across North America.
Read article →New Owners, New Name For Melt Filtration Innovator
Hitech continuous melt filtration systems sold to parent company of Extrusion Systems Inc. To be rebranded as Hitech Screen Changers.
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