The distributor will expand its Evonik Care medical materials in the U.S. and Canada and extends its agreement with GEON on Foster’s compounds in Europe.

Upward trajectory in January for four of the five major commodity resins, but overall processors face less volatility.

For the last decade, the survey (open until March 31) has gathered and analyzed data to deliver insights that help injection molders improve operations.

A largely flat-to-down pricing scenario seems most likely to prevail, with unknown potential weather and tariff impacts looming.

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.

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A largely flat-to-down pricing scenario seems most likely to prevail, with unknown potential weather and tariff impacts looming.

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This distribution agreement supports both companies’ focused approach to continued growth in automotive, appliances, general molding, and non-healthcare packaging.

Three of the five commodity resins are expected to move in a somewhat upward trajectory due to overall supply/demand imbalance strategies.

A largely flat-to-down pricing scenario seems most likely to prevail, with unknown potential weather and tariff impacts looming.