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EUROPEAN PROCESSORS
Energy surcharges from resin makers said to endanger shops / Return of fees “regrettable” / Polymer suppliers complain about effects of price pressures
 		01.11.2022
BOPP FILMS
Pandemic spurs global growth / Capacity rises to over 16 mn t per year / China home to half of world output / Brückner dominates film line sales
 		12.10.2022
POLYURETHANE FOAM
TDI shortage hits flexible foam supply / Impact felt at European furniture, mattress firms / Historic high prices likely
 		30.09.2022
POLYURETHANE FOAM
Downturn in European flexible foam demand continues / TDI supply expected to improve / Mattress recycling making progress
 		26.09.2022
GERMAN PLASTICS INDUSTRY
Outlook for mid-sized firms worst in over a decade / Plastics and chemical sector struggles with costs, shortages – DZ Bank poll
 		15.07.2022
POLYCARBONATE SHEETS
Current geopolitical, energy market reality cause for concern for EPSE members
 		26.05.2022
PLASTICS PROCESSING GERMANY
GKV draws mixed conclusions for 2021: industry turnover increasing, but companies under massive pressure / Shortage of raw materials to remain high
 		08.03.2022
PLASTICS PROCESSING GERMANY
Sales rise from January to November 2021 / Construction industry helps boost exports
 		20.01.2022
GERMAN PLASTICS INDUSTRY
DZ Bank survey: Processor margins under pressure / Nearly one in five shops have rejected orders
 		17.12.2021
PLASTICS PROCESSING EUROPE
PCE warns of dangers from energy surcharges / Plastics converters may choose to exit Europe
 		16.11.2021
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
Value of market for 3D printing materials to skyrocket / Shorter lead times, development costs contributing factors: Frost & Sullivan report
 		15.11.2021
POLYURETHANE FOAM
Europur outlines end-of-life options / Progress on chemical recycling projects / Initiatives needed to collect mattress and furniture waste, create markets for recyclate
 		08.11.2021
POLYURETHANE FOAMS EUROPE
2020 presented a range of challenges / Sharp rise in demand in H2 / Slabstock foam sees almost 4% increase / Higher growth in foam production in Southeast Europe
 		15.10.2021
POLYPROPYLENE FILM
European cast film production up for capacity expansion / Growth in demand due to food, medical packaging / AMI report
 		08.09.2021
PLASTICS INDUSTRY GERMANY
Sector serves as prime example for sustainability – DZ Bank study
 		30.08.2021
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