Frank Esposito is a Data Journalist at ABC7NY. He specializes in manufacturing, materials and chemicals, finance, and commodities, uncovering stories that often lie hidden within spreadsheets. Frank's work has been featured in numerous outlets, including Comic Book Resources, Crain's Detroit Business, and ABC Network News.
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Frank's coverage primarily focuses on the manufacturing sector, especially the plastics industry. He often covers private sector announcements and press releases related to resin prices, mergers and acquisitions, sustainability, and polymer materials. Given this focus, Frank would likely be interested in receiving pitches about new product launches, innovative sustainable solutions or materials in the manufacturing space.
Sources with insights into market trends affecting plastic resin prices or experts who can provide analysis of merger & acquisition activities within the plastics industry may interest Frank. Additionally, he might find value in pitches that highlight case studies showcasing successful sales & marketing strategies within the manufacturing sector.
Since Frank does not have a specified geographic focus but covers global companies and their activities within the manufacturing space; therefore sources with an international perspective would be relevant for his coverage area.
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July's resin price movements are a reflection of feedstock costs and lower demand.
LyondellBasell and Huntsman say artificial intelligence is helping speed product development and improve plastics and chemicals formulations.
Avient posted stronger second-quarter results as packaging demand remained robust and executives identified artificial intelligence infrastructure as a $2 billion long-term growth opportunity.
By: Frank Esposito, Don Loepp
In this week’s Material Insights, Plastics News Senior Reporter Frank Esposito breaks down what’s driving the North American polyethylene market, examines the balance between inventories and demand, and shares his outlook for upcoming supplier pricing efforts.
Feedstock costs are prompting price changes for North American resin.
Plastics News Editor Don Loepp and senior reporter Frank Esposito discuss diverging commodity resin prices, as North American polypropylene fell in August while polystyrene resin rose, with costs for PGP monomer and benzene feedstock driving both moves.
Ritchie began the company in 1988 as a recycler of ABS. It now has 210 employees at multiple sites.
By: Frank Esposito, Don Loepp
Polyethylene and polypropylene prices could rise in September as improving exports and tighter supplies put renewed upward pressure on North American resin markets.
Demand from data centers, medical applications and other growth markets is giving North American plastics compounders a boost in 2026, even as volatile resin prices and uneven demand create challenges.
By: Don Loepp, Frank Esposito
While PET bottle resin prices rose in September, Plastics News’ Frank Esposito says another polyethylene price increase is unlikely in October, even as strong exports and high oil prices continue to support the market.
