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FINLAND
Plastics industry rebounds in H2 2024 / Better days ahead in 2025 / Defence, healthcare among key drivers for recovery
25.03.2025
GERMAN PLASTICS PRODUCTION
Increased polymer output, reduced sales – Plastics Europe draws grim balance for 2024 / ‘Positive spirit' needed
24.03.2025
PLASTICS PROCESSING GERMANY
Significant drop in revenue, volumes last year / Subdued expectations for 2025 / Hopes of action from new government
10.03.2025
GERMAN PLASTICS INDUSTRY
Are M&As booming in the plastics sector? / Interview with consultant Sinan Ikiisik
06.03.2025
POLAND
Robust economic performance lifts plastics industry in 2024 / Strict regulations, rising energy costs fuel fears over competitiveness / Associations call for stringent measures
03.03.2025
POLYMERS FOR EUROPE ALLIANCE
2024 Polymer Producers Awards: Voting open for plastics converters / ‘Commitment to the European market' as new criteria
28.02.2025
PLASTICS ECONOMY EUROPE
12th PIE Market Survey: The future looks hopeful / Businesses not looking forward to green transition / Trump administration causes ambiguity
27.02.2025
PLASTICS PROCESSING GERMANY
Manufacturers of technical parts complain about significant drop in sales / Poor ordering situation and gloomy outlook
24.02.2025
PLASTICS INDUSTRY GERMANY
Recyclate gap to increase to 30% by 2030 / Rising demand from packaging, construction, automotive segments – BKV study
21.02.2025
UK PLASTICS INDUSTRY
Most firms expect better sales this year / Moulders report drop in 2024 turnover / Optimism plummets – BPF survey
10.02.2025
GLOBAL TRADE
EU agrees major trade deal with Mercosur / Opportunities for EU manufacturers to increase exports of automotive parts, chemicals
07.01.2025
GLOBAL TRADE
Trade war risks increase as Trump returns as US president / Growth to slow on increased US import tariffs – Allianz Trade report
03.12.2024
EUROPEAN PLASTICS INDUSTRY
Cheap polymer imports threaten circular economy ambitions / Share of global plastics production continues to slide – Plastics Europe report
25.11.2024
USA
Revised recycling law draft in Congress seeks 30% recyclate in plastic packaging / Bucshon, Davis look to stimulate private sector investment
26.09.2024
PLASTICS INDUSTRY GERMANY
Association reports recovery at low level / Production rises moderately / Order books continue to empty
24.09.2024
TURKEY
Production, domestic sales decline in first half / Exports rise / Full-year forecast sees no reverse in downturn
29.08.2024
REFILL-REUSE PACKAGING
Sales to grow by 4.6% per year to 2029 / Collaboration needed along value chain to boost convenience for customers – Smithers report
21.08.2024
ITALY
PVC: Weak development in construction depresses consumption / Stabilisation expected
20.08.2024
SPAIN
Good conditions for the plastics industry / Processing sector very fragmented / More polymer imports than exports for first time in years
04.07.2024
EUROPEAN CONVERTERS
“Let's please collaborate”: Industry representatives stress on need to work together at EuPC annual meet / Decarbonisation, regulation, competitiveness major topics
28.06.2024
UPDATE - POLYMERS FOR EUROPE ALLIANCE
Best Polymer Producers Awards 2023: European processors select top suppliers in eight polymer categories / Vinnolit scores in decarbonisation
18.06.2024
GERMAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
Massive volume reduction and falling prices: Industry stuck in valley of tears / Significant losses for plastics processors too / No improvement expected this year
13.06.2024
NPE
US plastics trade fair attracts significantly fewer visitors than 2018 / Europe's weakness becomes North America's strength
24.05.2024
POLAND
General mood in plastics processing industry improves beyond expectations / One-third plans investment in machinery, equipment
15.04.2024
PLASTICS INDUSTRY GERMANY
Production is going through a deep trough / Planned regulation will set course for the future – Plastics Europe
19.03.2024
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