June 2022 Plastics Market Update
As we reach the summer of 2022, we see overall demand remaining solid, while prices start to stabilize or only slightly increase for engineering resins. However, Benzene is...
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June 28, 2022
Sustainability Terms – The Basics
Sustainability has been the backbone of Star Plastics since our humble beginnings in 1988. Starting in the industry as a post-industrial recycling company, we know the ins...
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June 7, 2022
May 2022 Plastics Monthly Market Update
Plastics Market Update May 2022 Demand is looking solid through the end of the year, but at the same time, the economy is slowing down. The back log of orders is what...
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May 2, 2022
April 2022 Plastics Market Update
As we move into the second quarter of 2022, the Eastern European War has slowed the economy across Europe to a crawl, energy costs are up 5-fold, and supply for polymers and...
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March 28, 2022
March 2022 Plastics Monthly Update
Pigments and Additives We’re seeing the same story as last month with specific additives – FR and fiberglass specifically. The fiberglass and FR shortages will...
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February 22, 2022
Star Continues Growth with $5M Equipment Investments
Star Plastics’ growth continues with the installation of the first of two new twin screw extruders at its North American facilities. This new addition marks the first phase...
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February 21, 2022
February 2022 Plastics Market Update
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...
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February 18, 2022
A Deeper Look into Star Product Lines
When customers work with Star Plastics, they know the material will perform and deliver the results they expect. Our material goes through multiple quality checkpoints to ensure...
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January 19, 2022
Star Plastics and PACF Thank Local Law Enforcement
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...
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