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PLASTICS ECONOMY Major decline in German-speaking Europe / Development index falls to ten-year low / Automotive crisis leaves considerable scars / Plastic bashing begins to impact business / Glimmer of hope with first signs of an upturn	31.01.2020
POLAND Plastics production and sales climb in 2019 / Insolvencies set to rise / Automotive sector under pressure	20.12.2019
PLASTICS ECONOMY European industry's outlook appears more subdued / Many companies worried about impacts of global trade conflicts, the automotive crisis and regulations / PIE Readers Survey	29.11.2019
PLASTICS RECYCLING USA “Recover” act to improve recycling infrastructure / Support along the entire national value chain	25.11.2019
K 2019 World's leading plastics and rubber trade fair underscores top position / Düsseldorf the industry's meeting point with 225,000 visitors making the trip / Percentage of international guests increases again / Circular economy a dominant topic	24.10.2019
K 2019 Welcome to Düsseldorf!	16.10.2019
K 2019 The curtains go up / Düsseldorf at the centre of the plastics world for a week / Circular economy features strongly at this year's K / Partnerships along the entire value chain gain importance	15.10.2019
PLASTICS ECONOMY Mood in the sector in German-speaking Europe darkens after sluggish half year / Trade wars loom and OEM suppliers struggle / Recycling a bright spot	05.08.2019
PLASTICS RECYCLING USA Potential economic impact of expanding chemical recycling estimated at USD 10 bn / American Chemistry Council welcomes Texas legislation / PET bottle recycling remains low	03.06.2019
PLASTICS ECONOMY PIE Readers Survey: European plastics industry appears optimistic for 2019 / Almost half of respondents plan to invest more / Logistics issues a major concern / Majority expecting Brexit to impact business	11.04.2019
PLASTICS ECONOMY Confidence waning in German-speaking Europe / Disappointing H2 2018 / Staff procurement woes, Brexit and US trade policy bite / KI readership survey	13.02.2019
PIE READERS SURVEY PIE's first poll on business developments in the European plastics industry	04.02.2019
PLASTICS ECONOMY Boom starts to weaken in German-speaking Europe / H2 2018 outlook more subdued / US trade tariffs still loom / Teething problems for EU circular economy / “KI Dialog” survey	06.08.2018
GERMAN PLASTICS ECONOMY Business tops expectations in 2017 / Hiring still a problem / Growth likely to continue robust / Supply security again an issue / Concerns about protectionism	30.01.2018
POLAND Plastics consumption on the rise / Net importer of polymers / World production estimated at 335m t in 2016	11.08.2017
GERMAN PLASTICS ECONOMY Excellent first half of 2017 / Business forecasts exceeded / End-users the most upbeat, machinery more subdued / Industry can expect a record year / Readership survey	28.07.2017
GERMAN PLASTICS ECONOMY Industry upbeat as 2017 starts / Business in H2 2016 better than expected / Outlook positive / Capital spending at ten-year high / Qualified personnel hard to find / KI Group readership survey	01.02.2017
K 2016 World's leading plastics fair opens its doors / Focus on feedstock supply, “Industry 4.0”, additive manufacturing and marine litter / Packaging increasingly important to machinery manufacturers	19.10.2016
GERMAN PLASTICS ECONOMY Industry pleased with H1 2016 / Business better than expected / Outlook more subdued but still positive / China's offensive viewed skeptically / Readership survey	26.07.2016
UK CHEMICAL INDUSTRY Brexit: Leaving the EU could harm UK chemicals trade, warns industry group CIA / Survey shows 62% of chemical companies in UK want to remain in EU	02.05.2016
EUROPEAN PLASTICS INDUSTRY EPDA survey shows return to health in late 2015 / Higher sales and capital expenditure / Optimistic outlook for 2016	26.04.2016
GERMAN PLASTICS ECONOMY Plastics segment in German-speaking Europe on solid footing / Positive outlook for H1 2016 / Energy costs no longer as problematic / Material prices once again the main challenge / Readership survey	02.02.2016
GERMAN PLASTICS ECONOMY First-half of 2015 better than expected / Polymer supply shortage burdens converters / Digital revolution “Industry 4.0” not yet a topic / Outlook for second half deteriorates / Readership survey	29.07.2015
GERMAN PLASTICS ECONOMY Robust start to the new year / Sector characterised by cautious optimism / More stable material and energy costs could help improve profit	02.02.2015
GERMAN PLASTICS ECONOMY Solid half-year performance / Positive development / Exports improve / Expectations for H2 somewhat lower / Players continue to suffer from renewable energy surcharges	25.07.2014

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