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UKRAINE
Policymakers hammer out ban on single-use plastics / Lawsuit against Russia's Polyplastic to confiscate its assets in the country
18.07.2024
ITALY
Robust growth in general recycling figures for 2023 / Numbers mixed for plastics reclaim
17.07.2024
UK ELECTION
Labour landslide sparks industry demands / BPF announces three key requests / Environment ministry plans remain vague
15.07.2024
RUSSIA
Foreign trade with China starts to crumble under weight of Western sanctions / Hopes pinned on emerging BRICS infrastructure
08.07.2024
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 CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
First signs of recovery apparent, but to be taken with a grain of salt – Cefic
03.07.2024
HYDROGEN
Air Products to fuel TotalEnergies' refinery decarbonisation / Two companies sign reciprocal supply pact
19.06.2024
SINGLE-USE PLASTICS
EU Commission opens formal infringement proceedings against Italy / Alleged breach of rules in adopting directive
17.06.2024
POLAND
Plastpol 2024 sees uptick in international attendance / Green transition, energy efficiency, competitiveness dominate discussions
14.06.2024
ML POLYOLEFINS
Cooperation agreement with household producer Keeeper / Surge in investments in plastics industry / Legal certainty crucial for recyclate sector facing volatile pricing
07.06.2024
KAZAKHSTAN
First 30,000 t of PP exported to EU in 2023 / Sibur's involvement arguably bears no sanctions risks / Sinopec joins Silleno PE plant project
16.05.2024
RUSSIA
Technological imports reach historic heights, thanks partly to Germany, Italy / Fresh US sanctions hurt, but not cripple, trade with Asia, Turkey
15.05.2024
SUSTAINABILITY
Four EU member states call for sustainable carbon policy package / Proposals aim to strengthen uptake of green feedstocks and boost European competitiveness internationally
15.05.2024
SPANISH PACKAGING INDUSTRY
Sustainability and e-commerce boost turnover to record level / Investment in digital technologies continues – Hispack report
13.05.2024
UK
Wet wipes containing plastics to be banned / Overwhelming public support for the move, said government minister
24.04.2024
LABOUR SHORTAGE EUROPE
Critical skill shortage in plastics processing industries intensifies / Germany needs almost 500,000 foreigners per year; shortage of working migrants in Italy and Spain – study / PIE talks to industry experts
23.04.2024
PLASTICS INDUSTRY EUROPE
Recycling rates, circular content increase but incinerated volumes rise / Region's share of global production remains in decline – Plastics Europe
10.04.2024
PETROCHEMICALS
Russia expects massive investments to triple exports through 2030 / Attacks on refineries spark concerns over stability / Kazakhstan mulls long-term development plans
10.04.2024
EUROZONE ECONOMY
Purchasing managers report improved services / Manufacturing weakens again / German business morale jumps / Swiss central bank kicks off cycle of interest rate cuts
25.03.2024
PLASTICS INDUSTRY GERMANY
Production is going through a deep trough / Planned regulation will set course for the future – Plastics Europe
19.03.2024
TURKEY
Plastic product consumption up in 2023 / Severe price drop for incoming, outgoing polymer shipments / Economic growth despite massive inflation
11.03.2024
RUSSIA
GDP grows 3.6% in 2023 on government spending in war-related sectors / Growth in 2024 seen up 2.5% for same reasons – Allianz Trade report
11.03.2024
EUROPEAN CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
Industry ends 2023 on “a weak note” / Production, exports, imports down compared with 2022 / Uptick in investor confidence
08.03.2024
RUSSIA
Two years of war: Rising prices for base polymers slow processor investments / Eastern turnaround in exports not up to expectations / Unrealistic plans for major petchem projects
26.02.2024
EUROPEAN INDUSTRIAL DEAL
Antwerp industry summit proposes revised climate goals for EU / Brudermüller: “Urgent need to enhance Europe's competitiveness“ / Complement or counterweight to green agenda?
23.02.2024
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