February 2026: PE, PP, PVC Prices Flat to Up; PS and PET Flat to Down
Three of the five commodity resins are expected to move in a somewhat upward trajectory due to overall supply/demand imbalance strategies.
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Cobots Bring Custom Injection Molder Greater Flexibility
Family-owned injection molder optimizes production with collaborative robots (cobots), realizing a return on investment in just 1,500 hours.
Read MoreJanuary 2026: Prices of Volume Resins Mostly Down Entering 2026
Supply/demand imbalances, lower feedstock costs, and plant maintenance in Q1 are expected to keep most resin prices flat to down; however, upticks are likely in certain instances.
Read MoreAgile Thermoformer Finds More Speed, Revenue With Additive Manufacturing
Active in both thin- and thick-gauge markets — not to mention rotomolding — Lindar tacks on additive manufacturing to slash lead times for prototype molds and fixtures.
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Injection Molding and Machining Ultra-High-Performance Seals
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions pairs precision seal production processes and ultra-performance materials to meet the needs of critical mechanical systems in the most demanding of environments, even if seals are an afterthought.
Read MoreHow a Recycling Titan Used a Demand Spike To Invest in the Future
KW Plastics expanded polyolefin recycling capability with new quality assurance lab, sorting equipment and additional washing capacity.
Read MoreThe Protection Business
The humble combination cap and plug gave Caplugs a cornerstone product and a name, but 75 years later the company has grown to encompass so much more.
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At K 2025, Automation, AI All the Rage in Blown Film
New controls technology aims to minimize operator involvement and required expertise, while MDO technology continues to advance as well.
Read MoreCargill Polymer Processing Aid Offers an Alternative to Fluoropolymers
Incroflo uses biobased feedstocks and improves extrusion outcomes.
Read MoreSPE Automotive Names Winners for 54th Annual Automotive Innovation Awards
Winners in 10 automotive plastics application categories and a grand prize winner were chosen from 33 finalists.
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PT’s Tips & Techniques in 2025
Industry experts shared their insights into all types of plastics processing related problems in 2025. Take a look at some teachable moments from the last 12 months.
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Plastics Technology’s Most-Viewed Stories in 2025
Getting to the why and the how of everything from resin degradation and viscosity curves to bulk density and shrinkage piqued PT reader interest in 2025.
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How Did Plastics Processors Keep an Edge in 2025?
Every month, the Processor’s Edge article in Plastics Technology introduces readers to a processor, a problem and the technology that solved it. Here’s a recap of all the “Edges” exploited in 2025.
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Essential Reading
Controlling Costs Without Compromising Quality: How Process Visibility Drives Profit in Uncertain Times
It’s no secret that manufacturing costs are rising. Between fluctuating resin prices, energy spikes, labor shortages and global supply chain pressure, the margin for error in plastics processing is getting thinner by the day.
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Globeius Offers Tecnocanto Vacuum Burnoff Ovens To Remove Plastics from Molds, Dies and Screws
Globeius now carries Tecnocanto vacuum burnoff ovens, which remove plastic residue without open flames.
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ICYMI: November 2025 Roundup
November is a time for giving thanks, and this month PT’s readers were grateful to read about a new catalyst technology, consistent cooling, designing a twin-screw compounding process and more.
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A Legacy of Scientific Discovery and Education
Mike Sepe’s legacy in plastics was cemented by all those he mentored — directly in his consultations and indirectly via his hundreds of columns. His enduring influence is reaching a new generation with a scholarship created in his name that was recently awarded for the first time.
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How This Pipemaker Streamlined Data-Management Processes
HakaGerodur centralized and digitized its data flow and certifications using software developed by Pipeson.
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Small Shops, Big Gains: How To Know If You’re Ready for Automation
In injection molding, automation is often seen as a tool for large companies with complex processes and high-volume production, but that mindset misses a broader truth: Automation can benefit molders of all sizes — even those running low-volume or straightforward jobs.
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CONTRAX Debuts: Summer Show in Austin, Fall in Grand Rapids
Discover CONTRAX, a new event series connecting U.S. contract manufacturing buyers and suppliers in Austin and Grand Rapids. Explore exhibits on 3D printing, CNC machining and more.
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Borealis Invests 49 Million Euros in Borstar Nextension PP Technology
Technology for polypropylene from single site catalyst expected to yield high performance monomaterials.
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Master Bond Dual Curing Adhesive Enables Rapid Fixturing
LED422DC90 is an industrial adhesive engineered for high-speed fixturing and bonding of opaque substrates for heat-sensitive components.
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Netstal Names Kevin Green President of the Americas
Green will serve as the new managing director of Netstal Inc. and president of Netstal Americas.
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Xaloy Launches AI-Powered Platform Aimed at Optimizing Polymer Processing
Single platform consolidates Xaloy’s materials, application and component expertise.
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Cypet Highlights Progress in Large Blow-Molded PET Containers
1,000-L PET water tanks and IBCs are in advanced development, and a 15-L stackable container with integral handles made its debut at K 2025.
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Hasco Promotes Büngers to CEO
German mold component giant taps former EVP, who played a "decisive role" in shaping the company's ongoing global development, as its new CEO.
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Arburg Names New CEO
The German maker of injection molding machines announced that Volker Nilles will fulfill the role held by Gerhard Böhm, who is retiring.
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