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Heightened health regulations from the COVID-19 pandemic, the petrochemical epicenter in the Gulf freezing over, record-high raw material prices, and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.shell.us/business/sectors/shell-polymers/resources-and-insights/the-plastics-manufacturer-paradox-where-is-all-the-talent.html\"\u003Ehiring challenges\u003C/a\u003E are just a few of the curveballs thrown at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.shell.us/business/sectors/shell-polymers/resources-and-insights/overcome-production-challenges-for-plastic-converters.html\"\u003Eplastics converters\u003C/a\u003E and resin manufacturers this year. And, that doesn’t include disruptions such as hurricanes and rail congestion that can unexpectedly impact supply chains.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn particular, the winter storms that hit Texas back in February 2021 rocked the plastics industry to its core. 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Raised Site Defends Against River Flooding\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHistorically, hurricanes and floods contribute to 50% and 20% of total economic losses since the turn of the century.\u003Csup\u003E1\u003C/sup\u003E This is especially true for polyethylene converters. In the event of flooding, we’ve built the plant at a higher elevation to help operations safely continue. The lowest elevation for the plant is 14 feet above the 100-year flood stage for the Ohio River, with the majority of the plant being 80-100 feet above. The flood stage is the height at which rises in the water’s surface create a hazard at a given location, so staying above that line is critical to protecting property and employees.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E2. Heat Tracing System Maintains Pipe Temperatures\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWinter weather conditions have historically presented major challenges to polyethylene converters, both within the production environment and in ensuring timely delivery. Because the plant is being built in Pennsylvania, Shell Polymers is no stranger to winter weather and is prepared year-round for it. On average, the state experiences below freezing temperature lows for approximately three months of the calendar year.\u003Csup\u003E2\u003C/sup\u003E To help ensure consistency of supply to our customers, we designed our resin manufacturing plant with a strong focus on maintaining operations through all seasons, including in harsh winter conditions. 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