by Laddawn | May 2, 2017 | From the Presidents
When domestic polymer producers entered the holidays with higher inventories, pricing power shifted to consumers. Now, just four months later, volatility in the energy markets has pushed feedstock costs higher and polyethylene plant outages have tightened inventories....
by Laddawn | Mar 1, 2017 | From the Presidents
In January, we shared our belief that the next decade would be about bringing consumer quality websites and apps to the B2B marketplace. It’s why we introduced Laddawn 2.0, a platform that would allow us to bring the best customer experiences to life online. Print...
by Laddawn | Jan 3, 2017 | From the Presidents
Since its launch at November’s Pack Expo in Chicago, Laddawn’s Print Designer has generated a terrific buzz. We knew it would. When we hear from distributors across the country about how they do business, they note that it’s changed very little in more than a...
by Laddawn | Sep 9, 2016 | From the Presidents
Plastics News recently described 2016 as the “calm before the storm.” They were talking to U.S. polyethylene producers, of course, with whom as much as 6 billion additional pounds of polyethylene capacity are slated to come on line this year and next. Nearly 30 other...
by Laddawn | Jul 14, 2016 | From the Presidents
After a generally listless start to 2016, many of you are reporting more stable market conditions and steadier demand. You’re telling us that your businesses are improving in both orders and pricing. We’re seeing it, too. A handful of favorable conditions are now in...
by Laddawn | Apr 6, 2016 | From the Presidents
On the heels of February’s 7% decrease on all Laddawn stock items, we noted that lower energy costs would likely recover and polymer costs were “certain to rebound.” True enough; however, no one predicted the speed with which it happened. It took just two months for...
