Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) is one of the most commonly produced plastics and mainly used for packaging. According to a new study published by the market research institute Ceresana, low-density polyethylene worth almost US$33 billion was sold worldwide in 2013. Ceresana expects global sales to rise by 1.5% p.a. until 2021.
To better serve customers in the packaging industry seeking innovative, high quality and sustainable materials, SABIC today announced a product range expansion to encompass specialized medium-density (MD) LDPE film grades – typically used for applications requiring high clarity and stiffness, such as collation shrink films. Production is taking place at SABIC’s manufacturing facility in Wilton, Teesside, U.K., on the world’s largest low-density polyethylene (LDPE) plant.
PLEASANTVILLE, NJ — (Marketwire) — 05/01/12 — In response to less processing of engineering resins on injection blow molding machinery, has developed a new "CR" series specifically for processing conventional resins, such as HDPE, LDPE, PP, PS, and other standard grades. These CR versions are available specifically in Jomar-s Model 40 and Model 65 range, two sizes that are very popular within emerging markets. The CR machines are ideal for production of dropper, roll-on, pharmaceu
Ethylene is the most produced petrochemical. The producers are back on the road to record sales.
