RECYCLING UK

Additional recycling capacity needed to meet rising plastics collection / UK remains dependent on export markets / Wrap report

SHALE GAS

UK government calls new fracking moratorium / Authorities say earthquakes unpredictable / Green groups pleased / Labour smells "election stunt"

PLASTICS INDUSTRY

Global polymers production rises to nearly 360m t in 2018 / European output nevertheless on the decline / Trade balance surplus falls / Good progress with collection and recycling of post-consumer plastics waste

PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS

Aromatics: China's Hengyi Petrochemical officially starts up Brunei's first refinery

PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS

Polyamide 6: Grupa Azoty lifts force majeure at Tarnów

CLARIANT

New barrier for PET packaged food and beverages

UNITED CAPS

First solutions for attached plastic closures / Presented at "K 2019" together with LyondellBasell

SYNTHOS

Eco-friendly EPS for insulation panels production launched

SABIC

Launch of polycarbonate based on renewable feedstock / New caps and closures R&D centre opens in the Netherlands

INEOS STYROLUTION

Sustainable products launched / Collaboration with Bage Plastics to produce grades with up to 70% recycled content

LOGISTICS

Higher rates for heavy goods vehicles in Belgium / Toll system network to expand

MANAGEMENT

Changes in EU regulations to decrease banks' willingness to finance SMEs / Current over-reliance on bank financing / Euler Hermes report

LOGISTICS

Truck freight rates in Germany plummet

PLASTIC PACKAGING

EuPC says EU member states should reject multiannual financial framework / Levy could lead industry into recession / Long-term consequences are unpredictable

MANAGEMENT

Payment default risks rise in Turkey / Construction industry particularly risky / Uncertainties threaten plastics sector / Atradius report