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SUPPLY CHAINS
German chemical, plastics companies turn to Europe / Links with China due for shift – DZ Bank survey
14.12.2022
PLASTICS INDUSTRY USA
Congress introduces Protecting Communities from Plastics Act / Opposition and counter proposal from trade associations
08.12.2022
3D PRINTING
“If I need a product, I simply make it” / Blueprint founders Jens Harmeling and Jordan Kopping talk about their start-up
25.11.2022
GERMAN ECONOMY
SMEs must reorient themselves due to energy crisis / Four out of five companies in the chemical industry under massive pressure / DZ Bank survey
22.11.2022
PLASTICS AND CLIMATE
Net-zero plans not enough to keep global warming at 1.5C / Faster decarbonisation action, focus on cutting consumption priority – ZWE report
18.11.2022
EUROPEAN PROCESSORS
Energy surcharges from resin makers said to endanger shops / Return of fees “regrettable” / Polymer suppliers complain about effects of price pressures
01.11.2022
POLYCARBONATE SHEET
EPSE Awards 2022: Sabic wins big at the 10th edition / Exolon bags sustainability award / Ceremony at K 2022
01.11.2022
PLASTICS INDUSTRY
K 2022: European resin makers hold global market share after steep decline / Current situation “very fluid”
20.10.2022
CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
Call for urgent shift to a sustainable and low-emissions model / Transformation could double industry's size, create 29 mn new jobs
14.10.2022
PLASTICS AND SUSTAINABILITY
Mass balance accounting takes hold as industry standard / More companies achieve Plus status / Software developments continue
13.10.2022
BOPP FILMS
Pandemic spurs global growth / Capacity rises to over 16 mn t per year / China home to half of world output / Brückner dominates film line sales
12.10.2022
PET / POLYAMIDE
Pakistan floods could raise global prices / Loss of cotton harvest likely / Will synthetic fibre demand surge as in 2010/2011?
11.10.2022
POLYURETHANE FOAM
TDI shortage hits flexible foam supply / Impact felt at European furniture, mattress firms / Historic high prices likely
30.09.2022
NEWELL BRANDS
Rubbermaid parent forecasts sales declines / Consumers holding back
28.09.2022
POLYURETHANE FOAM
Downturn in European flexible foam demand continues / TDI supply expected to improve / Mattress recycling making progress
26.09.2022
EUROPEAN PROCESSING
EuPC says rising prices could stop production / Supply of packaged goods at risk / Convertors need help now, MD warns
21.09.2022
TRIOWORLD
Second stretch film acquisition in UK
07.09.2022
AVIENT
Takeover of DSM unit complete / Deal features Dyneema-brand products
05.09.2022
SIAM CEMENT
Entry into BOPET production in Vietnam / JV with film manufacturer AJ Plast
30.08.2022
DECEUNINCK
Record sales in H1 / Residential construction slowdown hits volumes / Commitment to reduce GHG emissions
25.08.2022
PLASTICS ECONOMY
PIE Readers' Survey: Pessimism at the forefront in Europe / Half of respondents predict worse business for rest of 2022 / Staffing a non-issue / Plastics producers concerned about a dark future
11.08.2022
AVIENT
Q2 adjusted operating income surges 10% / Second round bidding for distribution business seen in August / Dyneema purchase could close in September
02.08.2022
OBEN
Peruvian film producer increases capacities / Two new OPETG and BOPA lines in operation in 2023
01.08.2022
GERMAN PLASTICS INDUSTRY
Outlook for mid-sized firms worst in over a decade / Plastics and chemical sector struggles with costs, shortages – DZ Bank poll
15.07.2022
PERLEN PACKAGING
Plans for PVDC coating line at Brazilian plant / Local partner to supply site with PVC film
15.07.2022
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