www.pieweb.com
Middle East Conflict
Latest news and market reports on the impact on the plastics industry.
To the topic page
Markets
PLASTICS AND RUBBER MACHINERY
German exports increase by over 26% / China remains top market / Growth seen in most regions worldwide
 		15.04.2011
POLYURETHANES
Indirect PU foam buyers file lawsuit accusing group of manufacturers of price fixing / US and Canadian companies involved / Damages could exceed EUR 3.5m
 		14.04.2011
PLASTIC FILM RECYCLING
PAFA trade association welcomes new recycling initiative / UK supermarkets to collect clean film in addition to carrier bags
 		14.04.2011
ITALY
Plastics and rubber machinery sector on steady road to recovery / Production levels reach EUR 3.6 bn in 2010
 		14.04.2011
RIGID FILM
European association says PVC is main beneficiary of high PET prices
 		13.04.2011
ELECTRICAL / ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY
German association raises its growth predictions for the country's E&E sector
 		11.04.2011
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
Lotte Chemical declares force majeure for PTA from Wilton / PET deliveries still guaranteed
 		08.04.2011
SERBIA / CROATIA
Still battling the effects of economic recession / New capacities scheduled to come on stream in Serbia / Croatian industry still in hibernation
 		08.04.2011
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
Naphtha prices take to new heights / Strong euro cushions somewhat
 		07.04.2011
JAPAN
Follow-up: More supply chains in difficulty / Speciality cable manufacturers suffer from shortage of fluoropolymers / TPE and polymerisation additives scarce / BOPET film for LCD also tighter
 		04.04.2011
MASTERBATCH MARKET
Procurement of basic materials becoming ever more critical says German Association / Producers in “serious difficulty” due to supply bottlenecks and strict allocations / Consequences of Japanese catastrophe incalculable
 		04.04.2011
PMMA
Acrylic polymer fit for the future / New applications in automotive glazing, solar power and electronics / Transparency and weatherability / Light guides for flat screen monitors represent 25% of consumption
 		01.04.2011
PLASTIC PACKAGING
Rising costs expected to drive up prices in Q2 / Pressure on margins / German industry survey
 		01.04.2011
PET PACKAGING
Pira says worldwide growth will lag in 2010-2015 / Asia-Pacific expected to lead output and consumption / Technology developments boost market / Bottled water seen to pass soft drinks / Global PET capacity more than 20m t/y
 		31.03.2011
POLYSTYRENE
PS cups use less energy than PLA but generate more carbon emissions / ACC lifecycle study
 		31.03.2011
Seite 281 von 355
© 2026 by Plastics Information Europe, Bad Homburg
Date of print: 24/04/2026
Ref: xubxfk45a4dgzw55ce1wamfz
KIVBHI
All rights reserved.
Access and use is subject to our terms and conditions.
URL: https://pieweb.plasteurope.com/Default.aspx?page=281&pageid=700102