Resources & Insights

Even though polyethylene shows up in many everyday items, consumers are rarely aware of what those products are, and most importantly, why it was chosen for the job. Learn about some of the HDPE plastic products that people use everyday.

The need for PE film producers to improve competitiveness has never been greater. Discover high-value tips from Shell Polymer Pioneers that can help plastic converters unlock business improvements in PE blown film extrusion operations.

Plastic packaging is a critical part of innovation and growth in both consumer and industrial applications.

From flexible food packaging that can extend the shelf life of your favorite snacks to the bottles that hold your milk and everything in between, polyethylene’s properties make it the ideal material for an array of both consumer and industrial applications.

The start of a new year is a good time to reflect and prepare for the year ahead. As we look back on the crazy days that made up 2020, we wanted to take a second to show gratitude for the good that still prevailed.

With global demand disruptions due to COVID-19, there is now a higher demand for materials, such as HDPE, that enhance sanitization and bring hygiene benefits to consumers.

No matter which holiday you celebrate, this time of year is full of opportunities to deck your halls with festive decorations made from durable polyethylene.

As part of our mission to provide converters with unrivaled customer experiences, Shell Polymers is committed to keeping a pulse on industry trends by attending events such as PACK EXPO Connects.

As the industry’s digital capabilities continue to expand, customers are expecting a more informed consumer experience with greater visibility into supply chain management, order traceability, security measures, and more.

HDPE film gives packaging companies and their customers a variety of benefits. Especially compared to alternative film materials such as LLDPE, HDPE is preferred in food packaging due to its durability and resistance to moisture and chemicals.

According to our injection molding expert, Elliot Carnevale, there are four common defects that can occur during this production process and compromise product quality.

Learn about how Shell Polymers’ polyethylene plant construction is progressing through current events.

General Manager, Emma Lewis, presents an overview of Shell’s growth ambitions for its global chemicals business and how the company will get there – including overcoming challenges in the short term with COVID.

These three key markets benefit from HDPE’s resistance to outside chemicals and solvents.

Shell Polymers and the Pittsburgh Steelers partnered together to distribute food and other disaster relief supplies at the Community College of Beaver County.

As part of our mission to provide converters with unrivaled customer experiences, Shell Polymers is committed to keeping a pulse on trends and highlighting advancements by attending key industry events.

In the world of packaging, plastic film is a popular choice due to its thin, yet durable composition. Learn more about plastic film, the resins commonly used to make it, and how it can benefit consumers.

At Shell Polymers, we are leveraging decades of the wider Shell experience within our team to build a greenfield polyethylene plant in Monaca, USA with the latest technology advancements.

Imagine a production facility that leverages state-of-the-art digital technologies to make rdata-backed decisions, self-optimize performance, and provide reliable polymer supply. Enter Shell Polymers.

Due to the increased need for hygiene products, personal protection equipment, and more, polyethylene for medical applications has been in higher demand.

In the auto industry, manufacturers are finding ways to leverage polymers to improve product quality, reduce costs, and create a more sustainable final product.

As part of our mission to provide converters with unrivaled customer experiences, Shell Polymers is committed to providing expert insights for key PE processes such as blow molding.

Discover how current events have disrupted the manufacturing landscape and are encouraging C-suite executives and owners of plastic converter companies to consider innovative ways of leveraging technology to keep operations running.

Keep up with consumer demand and increase output in PE Film and Injection Molding applications with these expert insights from our Polymer Pros, Dan Falla and Elliot Carnevalle

By using simulations throughout the part design process, many injection molding companies have unlocked bottom-line value such as reduced costs, fewer iterations and faster time to market.

Whether you produce film or pipe or run an injection-or-blow-molding operation, Industry 4.0 unlocks new ways of enhancing competitiveness in the plastics industry and beyond.

As part of our mission to provide converters with unrivaled customer experiences, Shell Polymers is committed to providing expert insights for key PE processes.

As part of our mission to provide converters with unrivaled customer experiences, Shell Polymers is committed to keeping a pulse on industry trends and highlighting advancements.