North American polyethylene prices could come down – thanks to the looming potential for a record global overcapacity.

Expect U.S. polyethylene (PE) prices to go lower into the end of 2016, but plan for continued strong, high prices for polypropylene (PP) for the year.

U.S. polyethylene prices could come down after the first quarter 2016 as new North American capacity comes on line. Yet, short polypropylene supplies could impact prices of that resin in the Americas.

With the breadth of films available for flexible packaging, printers and converters are reaching new heights in both printing quality and capabilities.

FLEXcon, an innovator in adhesive coating and laminating, has extended its phosphorescent product line with Phosphorescent PP 600 Lt. Green V-58 94 PFW.