Plastics Newsletter - APRIL

Market Updates

• Polypropylene and Polyethylene resin cost increases and issues with product availability
• Consistent cost increases for MDI’s and Polyols
• Cost increases for Methacrylate Monomers
• Acrylic Resins cost increases due to feedstock increase and availability
• Increases in BPA/Epoxy Resin costs due to increases in feedstock and capacity reductions on a global basis due to Chinese shutdowns
• Extensive increases in Global and Domestic logistics with 2-4 week dislocations
• Global shortage of Shipping container assess, and space on surface freight carriers

Plastics Newsletter - December

Organic Pigments from Verdcol

Maroon Group has partnered with Verdcol, a backwards-integrated producer of high-quality organic pigments for Plastics applications. We have access to a variety of colorants, many of which are currently stocked at various warehouses throughout the United States. If you are seeing supply issues, are interested in a second source, or are looking to add highly-vibrant colors to your product portfolio, talk to your account manager today!

Verdcol Product Info

Plastics Newsletter - December

Polymer Additives for Sustainability Initiatives

Maroon Group is proud to offer a line of additives to help you achieve your sustainability goals:

Additives made with sustainably-sourced feedstocks, e.g. RSPO
• Hindered amine stabilizers
• Phenolic antioxidants
• Metallic stearates

Performance additives made with Renewable Carbon feedstocks
• Anti-scratch
• Slip additives
• Lubricants
• Mold release

Inorganic pigments complying with Compostable standards

We are actively working with our global supply base to identify and commercialize eco-friendly variants of common chemistries. If you’re looking for something not on this list, or would like to generally chat about formulating holistically for your internal sustainability initiatives, please reach out to PlasticTechSupport@maroongroupllc.com.

Commodities Report

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Barentz' monthly Commodities Report tracks select raw materials and currencies allowing you to gain a better understanding of some of the key cost drivers in our industry.

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