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EASTMAN
Further expansion of PVB films in Belgium
27.11.2024
SIMOLDES / POLYKEMI
Collaboration tests recyclate performance in automotive / No major investments required for transition from virgin plastics
27.11.2024
SWEDEN
Industry praises cancellation of plastic bag tax / Move could bolster competitiveness against imports / Abolishment not expected to affect plastics waste management
26.11.2024
EUROPEAN CAR MARKET
EU registrations rebound in October / Tariffs slowing Chinese imports / BEV demand to decline / Ford job cuts to focus on Germany
22.11.2024
LEAR
US automotive supplier misses annual targets / Sales stable despite low demand / Plant closures in Europe
21.11.2024
GUILLIN
French packaging producer records significant decline in earnings
15.11.2024
FRANCE
Supreme court overturns ban on plastic packaging for fruits, vegetables / Second cancellation of ban's implementing decree reflects lack of legal stability – Elipso
15.11.2024
WALKI
Finnish packaging manufacturer cooperates with bioplastics specialist Lactips / Paper-based packaging materials with casein coating
15.11.2024
GERMAN TOY INDUSTRY
Manufacturers face cost pressure amid climate targets / ‘Kidults' target group grows / Limited use of recyclates and organic alternatives
13.11.2024
MEDICAL PACKAGING
European Council of Vinyl Manufacturers announces initiative to recycle pharmaceutical blister packs
13.11.2024
POLAND
DRS introduction postponed to October 2025 / Operators voice discontent with decision
12.11.2024
BEWI
Q3 sees EPS specialist still in the red / Signs of improvement reported in some markets
11.11.2024
PACKAGING EUROPE
Europen manifesto spells out industry's priorities / Trade body calls on EU to fast track PPWR
11.11.2024
AUNDE
Automotive supplier acquires Toyota Boshoku subsidiary
11.11.2024
PACKAGING UK
Government urged to help reduce packaging use, facilitate recycling / LGA calls for review of moves to cut EPR fees
05.11.2024
TEKNI-PLEX
Medical-grade bio-based PVC compounds with ISCC-Plus certification
05.11.2024
FLEXIBLE PACKAGING
European prices for most plastic materials decline / Manufacturers “cautiously optimistic” about next year's demand
04.11.2024
TURBINE BLADES
Zebra project demonstrates full recycling of thermoplastic blades / Life cycle analysis confirms environmental benefits, economic viability
04.11.2024
AUTOMOTIVE
EU starts tariffs on Chinese EVs / More consumers turn away from fossil fuel cars
31.10.2024
CZECH REPUBLIC
DRS for PET bottles, metal cans gets government go-ahead
31.10.2024
PACKAGING WASTE
Eurostat data shows volumes in Europe barely decreasing year-on-year / Less than half recycled
30.10.2024
TAGHLEEF INDUSTRIES
Emirati film maker opens innovation centre at Italian plant
30.10.2024
BERRY GLOBAL
Recyclable PP bottles for healthcare applications
30.10.2024
PLASTICS TAX
Report unravels complexities of EU plastics taxation system / Several countries plan new measures in coming years – WTS Global
28.10.2024
TUPPERWARE
Insolvent household goods manufacturer goes to creditors / Europe only secondary in reboot
25.10.2024
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