17 July 2026 // Polymer Price Softening, WAC2026 Adhesive Innovation, and Sustainable Injection Moulding
In today’s brief:
📉 Market Softening: Plastribution reports that polymer markets continue to ease, with PE and PP prices dropping around £400 per tonne since June. High safety stocks and seasonal summer shutdowns are keeping demand muted, while recycled polyolefins face downward pressure as some manufacturers revert to virgin materials.
🤝 Adhesive Innovation: Speciality distributor Bjørn Thorsen prepares to exhibit at the World Adhesive & Sealant Conference in London this September. The team will showcase innovative technologies, including a key presentation on next-generation, sustainable thermoplastic polyurethane adhesive solutions.
⚙️ Responsible Moulding: BEC Group explores practical steps to increase sustainability in industrial injection moulding. The report outlines how UK manufacturers can reduce waste and environmental impact by choosing electric machinery, immediate scrap regrinding, and prioritising long-term product durability.
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