Cesa™ Raise Heat Stability Modifier for APET Packaging

In the first quarter, we expect demand to continue to improve in our two largest end markets, packaging and consumer, as destocking comes to an end and our sustainable solutions portfolio expands.

We expect year over year demand improvement from consumer, packaging and defense end markets, which make up roughly half of our portfolio.

Breakthrough technologies that minimize wastewater and improve the recyclability of materials and packaging across a spectrum of end uses

While we anticipate weakness in consumer and transportation end markets, we see opportunities for growth in our largest end market, packaging, as well as strength in our high profit portfolios in defense and healthcare.   

Breakthrough technologies that minimize wastewater and improve the recyclability of materials and packaging across a spectrum of end uses

said, "We are not seeing a recovery in demand as we had initially modeled for the fourth quarter, but we are encouraged that the pace of destocking has slowed and appears to be nearing an end in many end markets including packaging, which is our largest."

Reclaimed products and their packaging materials

Notable new product advancements include ColorMatrix™ liquid fiber colorants that improve production efficiency and speed to market for textile applications, WithStand™ antimicrobial additives that help prevent surface bacteria, and Gravi-Tech™ high-density polymers that elevate the texture, feel and aesthetics of luxury packaging.