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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January 18, 2022
January’s Plastics Market Update
As 2022 begins, additive shortages is the new lead of the story. Flame Retardant additives and pigments will be one of the driving factors in increased prices during the...
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January 5, 2022
Star Plastics honored with WV Spirit of Philanthropy Corporate Responsibility Award
Philanthropy West Virginia joined Star Plastics’ leaders to present them with the West Virginia Spirit of Philanthropy Award for Corporate Responsibility this...
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December 17, 2021
December’s Mid-Month Plastics Market Update
December has been an eventful month so far, so we decided to provide a mid-month update. As we near the year end with status-quo supply, we head into 2022 looking...
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