EU imposes antitrust fines on five airbags, seat belts and steering wheels suppliers

Demands on plastics in medical applications rising steadily / Digitisation and outsourcing remain key trends at "Compamed 2017"

Production value up by almost 4% / Industry association expecting a positive outcome for the year

Economic revival spurs growth in plastic packaging / GlobalData report

Use of plastics in agriculture increasing worldwide / Reaction to shortage of land area and water / Biodegradable mulch films included in EU fertilisers regulation for first time / Biopolymers and recycling associations have conflicting opinions

Antitrust lawsuit in France ends / Huge fines for Tarkett, Forbo and Gerflor / Manufacturers' association also convicted

Strategic reorientation by industry leaders / New car registrations exclusively electric from 2026 on? / Plastics manufacturers and automotive suppliers remain calm / Big data in the car / Highlights from the "IAA"

European market at EUR 13.8 bn in 2016 / Italy, Poland and Turkey were fastest growing industries

Global consumption to grow by 3.7% per year to 2022 / Popularity of single-serve packs boosts demand / Smithers Pira report

PET growth to outpace major resins / Rising barrier requirements in food applications drives demand / Strong growth in pharmaceuticals market / Freedonia report

Global demand driven by expanding car production / Consumers prefer protective wraps and greater comfort / Grand View Research report

Increasing demand for automotive plastic fasteners / Global market estimated at USD 2.18 bn in 2016 / Grand View Research report

Outsourcing of pharma production to emerging economies boosts packaging growth / Contract packaging forecast to grow by 9% per year to 2025 / Grand View Research report

After deadly Grenfell Tower fire in London, manufacturer Celotex takes PIR insulation panels off the market

EU imposes a EUR 27m fine on car headlights manufacturers