Antimony Trioxide Export Restrictions: A Guide for Plastribution Customers
In September 2024, China’s export controls on antimony trioxide went into effect. This strategy, supporting domestic interests in sectors like defense and renewable energy, has began to impact industries here in the UK.
Impact of Tariffs on UK supply of Polyethylene
As the spectre of rising global trade tensions looms, the UK plastics industry is bracing for significant impacts in the coming months. The European Union is poised to introduce tariffs on a range of US imports starting in April and, unless there is a breakthrough in negotiations, a 25% tariff on imports of US polyethylene (PE) is expected from April 13th.
This development could lead to considerable disruption in supply as producers and traders grapple with the implications.
ExxonMobil Signature Polymers: A New Era of Collaboration
2025 will see ExxonMobil™ Polymers begin the process of positioning their products under a single brand. As part of this process, ExxonMobil™ will transition their grade names to better reflect the attributes and benefits they provide.
Reflections in lockdown
Mike Boswell, Managing Director of leading polymer distributor, Plastribution, provides an insight on a year like no other.
CHIMEI launches high heat resistant PC alloy for 5G product applications
With the advent of the 5G era, demand for higher product performance continues to increase, such as more flame retardant and heat resistant materials for communications applications.
In response to this increased demand, CHIMEI has developed PC 545, featuring truly high flame retardant and high heat resistant properties with great processability.
