PVC PACKAGING MATERIALS MARKET ANALYSIS

Market News

Key Development

• In August 2019, Loftwall Inc., provider of versatile and modular divider solutions for residential and office spaces. The company selects Vycom’s Celtec® expanded PVC sheet material for dividers printed with customers’ branding or photo images, or for their unique webbed cut-out design
• In July 2017, Braskem, one of the leading manufacturer of thermoplastic resins, developed an innovative solution with PVC. The company launched Infinity Line, a series of Perfiltec products based on the polyvinyl chloride and medium density fiberboard (PVC/MDF) composite. This line includes construction applications, outdoor furniture, and agricultural market.
• In October 2017, Aurora Plastics, LLC, one of the leading player in polyvinyl chloride compounds announced the acquisition of S&E Specialty Polymers. The acquisition represents the expansion of company’s flexible PCV capabilities and thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs). The acquisition offers a wide range of custom compounding and technologies which includes Rigid and flexible PVC pellets, Rigid cellular PVC (Auroralite), Rigid cellular PVC (Auroralite), Rigid PVC powders and others.
• In Ineos, a leading chemical producer made a 50-50 joint venture to create a sustainable and competitive business from PVC global producers.