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WOOD PLASTIC COMPOSITES
Optimism at recent “Fourth German WPC” congress / Double-digit growth rates / US still world's largest WPC producer / China set to dominate the global market by 2015
18.01.2012
RUSSIA
Plastics sector faces increased pressure after WTO accession / Import duties cut
16.01.2012
NYLACAST / GLOBAL EPP
Member of Nylacast founding family jailed for machinery scam / Banks and finance businesses defrauded / Nylacast, Global EPP businesses continue to be successful
16.01.2012
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT
EU Commission finds that citizens favour plastic bag ban / More than 15,500 participated in 2011 consultation / Member states upgrade legislation / Cereplast sees good chances for biopolymers
11.01.2012
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
India lifts anti-dumping duty on PP imports from Saudi Arabia / Turkey files case against Sabic over MEG exports
09.01.2012
PLASTICS AND HEALTH
FDA amends DEHP plasticiser regulations for bottled water
05.01.2012
EVENTS
“JEC Europe 2012” / Key themes of innovation, automation and recyclability
02.01.2012
YEAR IN REVIEW
Plastics industry braces for fresh surprises and more business as usual in 2012 / Price volatility and economic uncertainty / For some segments 2011 beats expectations / Fracking and plastic bag ban are key issues
19.12.2011
PLASTICS INDUSTRY
EuPC managing director calls on EU to raise efforts to promote Europe's manufacturing sector / Dangis: Mood in the plastics sector does not mirror that of the banks / Calls for more incentives, less bureaucracy for SMEs
13.12.2011
PLASTIC PACKAGING
Study by Austrian consultancy highlights environmental and economic superiority over alternative materials / Executive summary now available for download
09.12.2011
FAIRS
More exhibitors at "Saudi Plas & Petrochem"
08.12.2011
K 2013
Special show to spotlight how “plastics move the world” / Düsseldorf again plays host to triennial event
05.12.2011
EVENTS
“Compamed” and "Medica" success in Düsseldorf / Over 130,000 attend parallel medical trade fairs
30.11.2011
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT
Global plastics groups sign Declaration for Solutions on Marine Litter / More than 100 projects to be carried out in 32 countries / Belgium starts retrieving floating waste
25.11.2011
PACKAGING
Europen: Green Paper on packaging and sustainability issued / Reference point in further discussions
24.11.2011
FAIRS
Attendance plummets at "IPF Japan" in Tokyo / Multiple issues blamed / Many Japanese activities in Thailand
10.11.2011
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
US Environmental Protection Agency to study shale gas-related water issues / European resistance growing / Strategic move toward exploitation in Poland
09.11.2011
FAIRS
Exhibitor numbers up 30% at "Plast Eurasia" 2011 in Istanbul / Turkey's plastics production reaches 7m t
02.11.2011
FLUOROPOLYMERS
German industry association warns of feedstock shortages / High prices expected to stay until year's end
24.10.2011
PLASTICS AND HEALTH
France extends BPA ban to all food packaging / Industry groups cite conflict with European rules
21.10.2011
UK
BPF president criticises rising energy prices / Accuses energy suppliers of holding country at ransom / Concerns over euro crisis / Increase in visitors to Interplas 2011
14.10.2011
TETRA PAK
Consumer awareness of environmental issues in packaging increases / Recycling commonplace in 90% of households
14.10.2011
PLASTIC CARRIER BAGS
Welsh government urged to reconsider proposed carrier bag levy / A deeply flawed policy, says the Carrier Bag Consortium
07.09.2011
COMPOSITES MANUFACTURING
Survey: Many designers do not understand composites manufacturing / Weight reduction is the main target / Best performers achieve high level of parts consolidation
18.08.2011
UK RECYCLING
Closed Loop to recycle plastic waste from London Tube / Joint initiative with Bywaters and GLA
15.08.2011
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