PET recycling works — but without stronger policy and investment, the U.S. risks falling behind countries that are turning plastic waste into economic opportunity.

Plastikos Medical is expanding its ISO Class 7 clean room capacity with the addition of three Arburg injection molding machines to support growing demand from medical device OEMs.

After a turbulent 2025 marked by global oversupply, weak demand and price volatility, resin markets may be poised for a modest recovery in 2026 as production slows, exports rise and demand begins to ...

Former MGI International COO David Guimond will plead guilty to conspiring to smuggle goods into the U.S. as part of a federal trade fraud case involving misdeclared resin imports to avoid customs ...

Plastics groups are backing new legislation in Congress that would set national standards for recyclability marketing and preempt state laws.

Despite a third consecutive rate cut by the Federal Reserve, rising inflation and political volatility point to a 2026 filled with economic surprises and affordability challenges.

The group that won a $50 million plastic pollution case against Formosa Plastics threatens to bring a similar lawsuit against Dow, Braskem and Union Carbide.

Professional Plastics Inc. is opening a 100,000-square-foot site in the Chicago area to complement an existing nearby company location.

Nova Chemicals is navigating a competitive polyethylene market by expanding recycling efforts, emphasizing sustainability, and preparing for long-term growth under new ownership by Borouge ...

Sabic is expanding production of its PPE oligomers to meet rising demand for high-performance materials in AI and 5G data center circuit boards.

LS Mtron has expanded its Chicago-area technical center in Wood Dale, Ill., to support faster deliveries, grow its U.S. customer base and strengthen service as it targets 20 percent market share in ...

Canada Colors and Chemicals Ltd. has not finalized plans for a new U.S. plant, despite the state of Ohio announcing a tax credit tied to the proposed project.