Frank Esposito

1 week ago | plasticsnews.com | Don Loepp |Frank Esposito

In the latest Polymer Points Live discussion, resin pricing trends for March and projections for April were reviewed, with a focus on the impact of tariffs, economic conditions, and global oil production. Recording below. Polypropylene prices dropped by 4 cents in March, reversing previous gains, while polystyrene rose by 2 cents despite stable benzene costs. PVC increased due to construction demand, though housing starts declined. Polyethylene and PET remained flat.

1 week ago | plasticsnews.com | Don Loepp |Frank Esposito

Resin prices moved in opposite directions in March, with polypropylene dropping four cents per pound and polystyrene rising two cents, said senior reporter Frank Esposito. He noted that industry experts warned future tariff changes and the U.S.’s reliance on benzene imports could further affect pricing for polystyrene. Don't miss the next Polymer Points Live, Tuesday, April 15 at 2 p.m. Letter to the Editor Do you have an opinion about this story?

1 week ago | plasticsnews.com | Frank Esposito

Ampacet Corp. has squeezed a rainbow into its new Kaleidoscope Collection of colors.

2 weeks ago | plasticsnews.com | Frank Esposito

North American prices for polypropylene and polystyrene resins moved in different directions in March, with PP prices dropping while PS prices increased. PP prices were down an average of 4 cents per pound in March after being up by that same amount in February. Prices for the material had increased 5 cents in January. Price changes for PP again followed movements in price for polymer-grade propylene feedstock, but were influenced by larger macroeconomic factors as well.

2 weeks ago | plasticsnews.com | Frank Esposito

Private equity firm Atlas Holdings has united Rehau Automotive and SRG Global Inc. into RESRG Automotive, a manufacturer with sales that could top $1 billion in North America. Troy, Mich.-based RESRG — pronounced "resurge" — will be a global supplier of coated exterior systems and components to automakers, officials said in a news release. Greenwich, Conn.-based Atlas had announced its acquisitions of SRG and Rehau Automotive in October. Rehau Group will continue to hold a minority stake in RESRG.