Frank Esposito is a Data Journalist at ABC7NY. He specializes in a variety of topics including manufacturing, health and wellness, finance, and sustainability, often uncovering stories hidden within data and spreadsheets. Frank's work has been featured in numerous outlets, including Comic Book Resources, Crain's Detroit Business, and ABC Network News.
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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.
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Erik Moerman, director of sales and development at Indaver, at the Sustainable Plastics Studio PRSE 2026
By: Frank Esposito
Mutares executives say their planned acquisition of Sabic’s engineering thermoplastics business positions the company to benefit from growing demand tied to healthcare, AI data centers and supply chain reshoring.
Charlotte, N.C.-based Delta Mold LLC has acquired South Carolina injection molder Tool Technology Corp. and plans to consolidate production at its North Carolina operations.
This week's Material Insights covers rising prices for both virgin and recycled plastic resins. North American PET bottle resin prices increased in April due to stronger seasonal beverage demand and supply disruptions tied to the Iran conflict, which tightened global feedstock availability. Recycled HDPE prices also rose.
By: Frank Esposito
Do you know someone who is shaping the plastics industry — solving problems, improving processes, leading teams, mentoring others — but not being recognized for their impact?
The recent merger between trade groups Society of Plastic Engineers and Plastics Industry Association means changes for next year's Antec conference in what is being called a natural move.
Florida Performance Polymers is expanding its resin distribution business with four supplier partnerships already in place, plans to add eight more suppliers this year, and new custom compounds headed for UL approval.
By: Frank Esposito
Resin distributors across North America say the Middle East conflict has sharply disrupted plastics supply chains, driven steep price increases in polyethylene, polypropylene and engineering resins, and increased demand for recycled PET and domestic resin supply.
North American PVC resin prices continued to rise in May, marking the fourth straight monthly increase as suppliers pointed to higher feedstock costs and improving construction demand.
By: Frank Esposito
Supply disruptions tied to the Middle East conflict and closure of the Strait of Hormuz drove sharp April price increases for polyethylene, PET, polypropylene, polystyrene, PVC and nylon resins across North America.
