After a 2 cent PVC hike in February, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) prices were mostly unchanged through the end of March. The demand for North America PVC market was valued around 8 billion in 2017 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of a little over 2% over the period of 2018-2023. This growth can... Read more »
Polyvinyl Chloride, or PVC, is one of the oldest synthetic materials and has a multitude of valuable commercial applications. Even better, PVC is cheap, durable, and easy to process. We have a lot to thank PVC for, from vinyl water pipes that supply clean, metal-free water to medical products used in the fight against infectious... Read more »
Researchers at Evonik Industries may have found a way to use a plastic composite to help mend bones. The biodegradable plastic would replace metal and steel rods. Unlike metal parts which stay in the body permanently or require surgery to remove, these new composites would be absorbed by the body as the bone heals. The... Read more »
Scientists may have discovered an innovative new way to recycle seashell waste. Increased consumption of seafood has lead to a large volume of seashell waste which is typically disposed of in landfills or coastal waters. Seashells are composed primarily of calcium carbonate, which is also a commonly used inorganic filler in plastics. Now scientists may... Read more »
The North American PVC market had a rocky year in 2015. The construction market, PVC’s biggest domestic sector, did not rebound as expected which caused sales to be down 3 percent for the first 10 months of the year. Export sales saw fewer losses. The areas of PVC flooring, decking, and automotive each saw some... Read more »
