Plastics

HDPE Pipes in FTTx: Opportunity Assessment of the $2.9 Billion-Projected Industry by 2026

Piping, Polyolefins, Organic polymers, Organic compounds, Materials, Plumbing, High-density polyethylene, Plastics, HDPE pipe, Polyethylene, Pipe
Friday, February 21, 2020 - 10:30pm

DUBLIN, Feb. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "HDPE Pipes in FTTx Market by Product Type Industry Vertical and Application Areas: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2019-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Feb. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "HDPE Pipes in FTTx Market by Product Type Industry Vertical and Application Areas: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2019-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • According to the report, the global HDPE pipes in FTTx market was valued at $1.3 billion in 2018, and is projected to reach $2.9 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 10.1% from 2019 to 2026.
  • However, surge in raw material prices, such as polyethylene, which is one of the major raw materials used for HDPE production is expected to restrain the global HDPE pipes market growth for FTTx industry.
  • By region, the global HDPE pipes market share for FTTx industry is analyzed across four major i.e.

Sealed Air Announces Upcoming Events with the Financial Community

Supply chain management, Manufacturing, Retail, Packaging, Chemicals, Plastics, Packaging materials, Cryovac, Sealed Air, Bubble wrap, Bubble wrap, Freight transport, Industrial processes, Product management, Food packaging
Friday, February 21, 2020 - 9:30pm

Interested parties can view the event on Sealed Airs Investors homepage at www.sealedair.com/investors .

Key Points: 
  • Interested parties can view the event on Sealed Airs Investors homepage at www.sealedair.com/investors .
  • Sealed Air is in business to protect, to solve critical packaging challenges and to leave our world better than we found it.
  • Our portfolio of leading packaging solutions includes CRYOVAC brand food packaging, SEALED AIR brand protective packaging and BUBBLE WRAP brand packaging, which collectively enable a safer, more efficient food supply chain and protect valuable goods shipped around the world.
  • Sealed Air generated $4.8 billion in sales in 2019 and has approximately 16,500 employees who serve customers in 124 countries.

FTC Requires Polyurethane Foam Producers FXI Holdings, Inc. and Innocor, Inc. To Divest Assets in Three Regional Markets

Plastics, Building insulation materials, Corporate crime, Federal Trade Commission, Matter, FXI, Polyurethane, Materials, Physical sciences, Foam
Friday, February 21, 2020 - 10:01pm

Polyurethane foam producers FXI Holdings, Inc. and Innocor, Inc. have agreed to divest polyurethane foam pouring plants in three regional markets to Future Foam, Inc., to settle Federal Trade Commission chargesthat FXIs proposed $850 million acquisition of Innocor would violate federal antitrust law.

Key Points: 
  • Polyurethane foam producers FXI Holdings, Inc. and Innocor, Inc. have agreed to divest polyurethane foam pouring plants in three regional markets to Future Foam, Inc., to settle Federal Trade Commission chargesthat FXIs proposed $850 million acquisition of Innocor would violate federal antitrust law.
  • The FTC allegesthat the combination of FXI and Innocor would substantially lessen competition for low-density conventional polyurethane foam used in home furnishings in three regional markets: the Pacific Northwest (Oregon and Washington); the Midwest states of Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio; and Mississippi.
  • The complaint states that regional markets are appropriate because low-density foam is bulky and expensive to ship, relative to the value of the product.
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FTC Requires Polyurethane Foam Producers FXI Holdings, Inc. and Innocor, Inc. To Divest Assets in Three Regional Markets

Plastics, Building insulation materials, Corporate crime, Federal Trade Commission, Matter, FXI, Polyurethane, Materials, Physical sciences, Foam
Friday, February 21, 2020 - 10:01pm

Polyurethane foam producers FXI Holdings, Inc. and Innocor, Inc. have agreed to divest polyurethane foam pouring plants in three regional markets to Future Foam, Inc., to settle Federal Trade Commission chargesthat FXIs proposed $850 million acquisition of Innocor would violate federal antitrust law.

Key Points: 
  • Polyurethane foam producers FXI Holdings, Inc. and Innocor, Inc. have agreed to divest polyurethane foam pouring plants in three regional markets to Future Foam, Inc., to settle Federal Trade Commission chargesthat FXIs proposed $850 million acquisition of Innocor would violate federal antitrust law.
  • The FTC allegesthat the combination of FXI and Innocor would substantially lessen competition for low-density conventional polyurethane foam used in home furnishings in three regional markets: the Pacific Northwest (Oregon and Washington); the Midwest states of Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio; and Mississippi.
  • The complaint states that regional markets are appropriate because low-density foam is bulky and expensive to ship, relative to the value of the product.
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Mueller Industries, Inc. Declares Cash Dividend for First Quarter

Chemicals, Plastics, Other Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Steel, Dividend, Shareholders, Mueller Industries, Forward-looking statement
Friday, February 21, 2020 - 8:16pm

Mueller Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MLI) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of 10 cents per share.

Key Points: 
  • Mueller Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MLI) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of 10 cents per share.
  • The dividend will be payable April 3, 2020 to shareholders of record on March 20, 2020.
  • Mueller Industries, Inc. is an industrial manufacturer that specializes in copper and copper alloy manufacturing while also producing goods made from aluminum, steel, and plastics.
  • The words "outlook," "estimate," "project," "intend," "expect," "believe," "target," "encourage," "anticipate," "appear," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.

DXP Enterprises Elects Joseph R. Mannes to Board of Directors; Cletus Davis to Retire From Board in June

Manufacturing, Other Transport, Mining, Minerals, Food, Beverage, Transport, Natural Resources, Retail, Oil, Gas, Logistics, Supply chain management, Energy, Chemicals, Plastics, DXP, Board of directors, Business, Articles, Private law
Friday, February 21, 2020 - 8:00pm

The company also announced today that after reviewing multiple candidates, its board of directors has elected Joseph Mannes, 61, a director of the company, effective tomorrow.

Key Points: 
  • The company also announced today that after reviewing multiple candidates, its board of directors has elected Joseph Mannes, 61, a director of the company, effective tomorrow.
  • Davis contributions to DXP have been numerous, having served as an advisor and board member of DXP and its predecessor company Southern Engine and Pump Company.
  • Davis joined DXP before it was a publicly traded entity and served as a consistent voice, advisor and confidant to DXPs chief executive officer, David Little.
  • It has been my privilege to work with Cowboy over the past 25 years, said David Little, DXP chief executive officer.

TerreMax Announces New Product Series Including Ball Valve With Camlock Coupler, 90 Degree Sweep, And Manifold Flange Gaskets

Other Manufacturing, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Packaging, Engineering, Chemicals, Plastics, Landscape, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Plumbing, Piping, Construction, Engineering, Technology, Flange, Coupling, Gasket, Camlock, Hose, Cam and groove, North American Fire Hose Coupler Incompatibilities
Friday, February 21, 2020 - 5:40pm

TerreMax , a division of Green Leaf, Incorporated, announces a new lineup of products for the agricultural industry including Ball Valve With Camlock Coupler series, 90 Degree Sweep Series which includes Camlock Sweeps and Hose Barb Sweeps , and Manifold Flange Gasket Series.

Key Points: 
  • TerreMax , a division of Green Leaf, Incorporated, announces a new lineup of products for the agricultural industry including Ball Valve With Camlock Coupler series, 90 Degree Sweep Series which includes Camlock Sweeps and Hose Barb Sweeps , and Manifold Flange Gasket Series.
  • Each new product series offers a variety of benefits Manufactured Exclusively by TerreMax:
    90 Degree Sweep Series - The NEW 90 degree sweep fittings offer improved flow.
  • With models including camlock coupling to NPT, hose barb with male NPT and manifold flange, the hose barb series is available in sizes ranging from 3/4 to 3, the manifold flange series is available in sizes ranging from 1 to 3, and the camlock coupling series ranges in sizes from 2 to 3.
  • Manifold Flange Gasket Series - This NEW manifold flange gasket offers an exclusive design used to improve assembly.

India Specialty Chemicals Market Expected to Generate a Value of INR 4,527.36 Billion by 2024 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Chemicals, Plastics, Manufacturing, Speciality chemicals, Fine chemical
Friday, February 21, 2020 - 5:19pm

Over the past few years, the specialty chemicals market in India has been flourishing, owing to the rise in demand from various end-user industries.

Key Points: 
  • Over the past few years, the specialty chemicals market in India has been flourishing, owing to the rise in demand from various end-user industries.
  • The specialty chemicals market in India was valued at INR 2,356.92 Bn in FY 2018 and is expected to reach INR 4,527.36 Bn by FY 2024, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of ~11.9% during the FY 2019-FY 2024 period.
  • Unlike basic chemicals, the price of specialty chemicals is determined depending on their unique features and utilities rather than composition.
  • Key deterrents to the growth of the market:
    The specialty chemicals market in India is operated mostly by small-scale firms that cannot compete with large firms functioning in the global market.

Asia Pacific Carbon Fiber Market to 2027 - Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities & Trends - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Chemicals, Plastics, Manufacturing, Materials, Synthetic fibers, Textiles, Matter, Carbon fibers, Carbon fiber reinforced polymer, Polyacrylonitrile, Dietary fiber, Fiber
Friday, February 21, 2020 - 3:23pm

The "Asia Pacific Carbon Fiber Market to 2027 - Regional Analysis and Forecasts By Precursor; Form; End Use Industry, and Countries" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Asia Pacific Carbon Fiber Market to 2027 - Regional Analysis and Forecasts By Precursor; Form; End Use Industry, and Countries" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The PAN-based APAC carbon fiber market is estimated to hold a dominant share in the market.
  • Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) contains ~68% of carbon and is one of the most widely used precursors in carbon fiber manufacturing.
  • The key findings and recommendations highlight crucial progressive industry trends in the Asia Pacific carbon fiber market, thereby allowing players to develop effective long term strategies.

India PVC Pipes Market Expected to Grow with a CAGR of 4.5% During the Forecast Period, 2018-2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Chemicals, Plastics, Manufacturing, Organic polymers, Plastics, Plumbing, Piping, Building materials, Organic compounds, In Germany, In science, Polyvinyl chloride, Plastic pipework, High-density polyethylene, Pipe
Friday, February 21, 2020 - 2:47pm

The "India PVC Pipes Market to 2027 - Country Analysis and Forecasts by Type; Material; Application" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "India PVC Pipes Market to 2027 - Country Analysis and Forecasts by Type; Material; Application" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • India PVC pipes market was valued at US$ 3,539.0 Mn in 2018 and is projected to be worth US$ 5,209.4 Mn by 2027; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period.
  • The rising demand for PVC pipes from agriculture, automotive, building and construction, electrical, and other end-use industries is expected to propel the growth of India PVC pipes market.
  • The overall India PVC pipes market size has been derived using both primary and secondary sources.