by Molly Ritchie | Feb 21, 2022 | Star News, Uncategorized
Just as the story of the plastics industry in 2020 (and the world) was COVID-19, and 2021 was of the resin shortage – we believe 2022 will be the year of the pigment and additive shortage. Otherwise, the market has not changed. Resin costs are still inflated, and lead...
by Molly Ritchie | Jan 19, 2022 | Star News, Uncategorized
Star Plastics and the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation (PACF) have once again teamed up to show support for their local communities. Each year on January 9, communities across the U.S. take time to recognize the important work of the men and women who have...
by Molly Ritchie | Nov 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
Material prices continue to steadily climb while the supply-demand ratio remains tight. The market is experiencing strong demand above 2019 levels, with large order backlogs and inventory deficiencies. Logistics issues of costly containers and congestion are still...
by Molly Ritchie | Oct 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
Hurricane Ida, which made landfall on Aug 29, topped the news cycle this month, affecting production of ethylene, butadiene, benzene, styrene and parazylene. Prices continued to heat up for virgin resin, with recycled material prices also joining the rise. Then we...
by Molly Ritchie | Nov 15, 2018 | Star News, Uncategorized
RAVENSWOOD, WV–Star Plastics celebrates 30-year anniversary with an employee event that pulled record-breaking attendance numbers. As part of Star’s yearlong 30th anniversary celebration, Star Plastics hosted a celebration at the end of October for their...
