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SAN FRANCISCO, April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Trial lawyers representing a growing number of people diagnosed with Parkinson s disease after exposure to paraquat-based herbicides have asked a federal judicial panel to consolidate their lawsuits under a single federal court. The request comes as new filings by the Fears Nachawati Law Firm bring the number of federal lawsuits to more than 20.
Grouping the lawsuits as multidistrict litigation (MDL) cuts duplication and allows lawsuits to proceed more efficiently, said Fears Nachawati co-founder Majed Nachawati. The legal team has asked the federal Joint Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) to consolidate the cases with Judge Edward Chen in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
High Density polyethylene Market Development, Innovation, Opportunities and Growth to 2026 Global High Density polyethylene Market was valued US$ 63.5 Bn in 2017 and is expected to reach US$ 87.5Ã Bn by 2026 at CAGR of about 4.32 % during forecast period.
BriefingWire.com, 4/13/2021 - Global High Density polyethylene Market was valued US$ 63.5 Bn in 2017 and is expected to reach US$ 87.5Ã Bn by 2026 at CAGR of about 4.32 % during forecast period.
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) is a thermoplastic polymer produced from the monomer ethylene made from natural gas, naphtha, gas oil.
HDPE is a highly versatile type of plastic, it is more opaque, harder, and can withstand higher temperatures. HDPE finds use in numerous applications and Industries where strong impact resistance, excellent tensile strength, low moisture absorption, and chemical and corrosion resistance characteristics are required.
Polyolefins Market Forecast to Reach Around $270 Billion by 2025 Rising Demand for Polyolefins Across Various Industry Verticals Driving the Growth of Polyolefins Market
BriefingWire.com, 4/04/2021 - The Global Polyolefins Market is forecast to reach around $270 billion by 2025, after growing at a CAGR of 6.5% during 2020-2025. The diverse applications of polyolefins in a gamut of industries including packaging, consumer goods, and others propels the growth of Polyolefins market size during the forecast period. Whereas, an increase in sales of electric and hybrid vehicles led to more demand for vehicle and automotive parts also contribute to the market growth. The use of polyolefins in fashion, sports, and toys is growing due to its ability to resist physical stresses, durability, provide flexibility in packaging, and allow easy molding of products.
Executives eye complicated post-COVID business world
Shell is installing a 42 silos to a new petrochemical facility in Monaca, Pa.
Executives from several major plastics and petrochemical firms looked back on 2020 and addressed future challenges March 9 during the online World Petrochemical Conference hosted by IHS Markit. COVID highlighted how essential our products are, said Mark Lashier, president and CEO of Chevron Phillips Chemical Co., a polyethylene maker in The Woodlands, Texas. We had record sales but also had to contend with changing demand patterns.
In the near future, said Lashier, who s retiring from the firm on April 1, the world s growing middle class will drive demand for petrochemicals. That growth then will drive the industry s operating rates, margins and overall investment.
Chinn named CEO of materials firm CP Chem
Chevron Phillips Chemical Co.
Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. has named Bruce Chinn as its new CEO, effective April 1. Chinn currently is president of Chevron Chemicals.
Materials maker Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. has named Bruce Chinn as its new CEO, effective April 1.
Chinn currently is president of Chevron Chemicals, a unit of CP Chem partner firm Chevron Corp. He s been with Chevron since 2006 and has more than 35 years of chemical industry experience.
CP Chem is a major supplier of polyethylene and related feedstocks and specialty chemicals based in The Woodlands, Texas. The firm is a 50-50 joint venture between energy firms Chevron and Phillips 66. CP Chem posted sales of about $8.3 billion in 2020.