Frank Esposito is a data journalist currently working at The Journal News. With a background in journalism and a passion for uncovering stories hidden in spreadsheets, Frank focuses on reporting on the plastics and rubber industries. His work has been featured in various publications, including Plastics News, Rubber News, and Comic Book Resources.
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Frank's coverage primarily focuses on the manufacturing sector, especially the plastics industry. He often covers private sector announcements and press releases related to resin prices, mergers and acquisitions, sustainability, and polymer materials. Given this focus, Frank would likely be interested in receiving pitches about new product launches, innovative sustainable solutions or materials in the manufacturing space.
Sources with insights into market trends affecting plastic resin prices or experts who can provide analysis of merger & acquisition activities within the plastics industry may interest Frank. Additionally, he might find value in pitches that highlight case studies showcasing successful sales & marketing strategies within the manufacturing sector.
Since Frank does not have a specified geographic focus but covers global companies and their activities within the manufacturing space; therefore sources with an international perspective would be relevant for his coverage area.
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Materials firm Colortech Inc. has been honored by a local business organization.
North American prices for polypropylene resin plunged an average of 6 cents per pound in October, resulting from lower feedstock prices and a decline in domestic demand.
Materials firm Birch Plastics Inc. has added products to meet demand for recycled compounds.
Per-share stock prices for the 14 plastics processors tracked by Plastics News have been split right down the middle in 2024, with half seeing gains and the other half seeing declines.
Cleveland — For technical compounders, the customer base always wants more — so these firms have to work to deliver.
By: Don Loepp, Frank Esposito
Prices for all commodity resins fell in October, with the latest news being a 3 cent drop in North American polyethylene prices.
Gravity caught up to the polyethylene resin market in October, sending North American prices down an average of 3 cents per pound.
Materials maker Syensqo has increased production capacity for polysulfone (PSU) resins in Marietta, Ohio.
Plastics market veteran Rocky Vermani has been named chair of the board of directors for the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC).
Temperatures, leaves and commodity resin prices all fell in North America in October.
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