supply chain
ICIS says rPET incentives remain weak
Plastics sector analysis says enforcement in Europe to incentivize the use of recycled-content PET plastic has not been strong enough to displace low-cost virgin material.
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Hyundai says it will make steel in the US
At a press event with President Donald Trump, the South Korean conglomerate says $21 billion in U.S. investments will include a new steel mill.
Plastics producer tracks pulse of wire recycling market
France-based Benvic says it views boosted recycling prospects for PVC cable jackets as a key to the circularity of one of its product lines.
Republic Services, Blue Polymers open Indianapolis recycling complex
Republic’s second Polymer Center, collocated with a Blue Polymers facility, are designed to produce 175 million pounds of recycled plastics annually for packaging and other uses.
PET thermoform recycling the focus of new NAPCOR white paper
The report looks at how California and other states can improve PET thermoform circularity through innovation, policy alignment and industry commitments.
Update: Novelis produces first aluminum coil made fully from recycled end-of-life automotive scrap
The product is suitable for car body outer skin applications, meeting surface quality and formability requirements, according to the company.
Algoma EAF to start in April
Mill conversion project will start ramping up just as Canada deals with United States tariffs on inbound steel.
Aduro Clean Technologies, NexGen Polymers consider plant partnership
The proposed facility would use Aduro’s Hydrochemolytic technology to process feedstock sourced by NexGen.
CMI comments on Trump’s Section 232 tariffs
The organization says the tariffs on U.S. steel and aluminum imports will lead to higher costs for canned foods and beverages.
Indiana awards recycling grant to EMCO
EMCO, a subsidiary of American Resources Corp., plans to use the funding for equipment for recycling rare earth magnets, battery materials and ferrous metals.
LME to host May meeting in Hong Kong
Annual London Metal Exchange Asia Metals Seminar will be May 21 in Hong Kong.
