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Engineering Thermoplastics in April 2011: Upswing slows down slightly / PBT, POM and PMMA climb by nearly EUR 100/t / Q2 agreements tighten lower price levels / Price hikes likely again in May
05.05.2011
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Engineering Thermoplastics in March 2011: Considerable increases at the end of Q1 / Only POM remains stable / Feedstock costs drop down a notch / Supply tight / Significant rises expected for quarterly agreements
06.04.2011
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Engineering Thermoplastics in February 2011: All materials still rising / PA 6 and POM soar by more than EUR 200/t / Cost wave continues to roll through the markets / No time for a breather before Q2
04.03.2011
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Engineering Thermoplastics in January 2011: Petrochemical cost explosion hits engineering polymers / Benzene takes to new heights prompting triple-digit rises on a broad front / Upward momentum likely to continue through February
04.02.2011
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Engineering Thermoplastics in December 2010: First reactions to cost-driven increases / Extra-low prices still being cleared out / Supply becomes increasingly tight / Q1 kicks off with the threat of extensive hikes
06.01.2011
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Engineering Thermoplastics in November 2010: Stability dominates / Extra-low prices reeled in / Additives continue upward surge / Supply situation improves slightly at year end / High price increases announced for December
06.12.2010
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Engineering Thermoplastics in October 2010: Price hikes take a breather / Only POM rises significantly / High additive costs drive specialities / Supply stabilises / Fresh cost wave likely in November
04.11.2010
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Engineering Thermoplastics in September 2010: Notations continue to climb / Increase more marked with specialised materials / PA has hit the stratosphere / PP compounds down slightly / Tension remains as additives drive prices up
06.10.2010
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Engineering Thermoplastics in August 2010: Prices still under pressure / PC, POM and PBT move up / Polyamides take a breather / Supply remains tight / Delivery times lengthen / Switching to higher gear in September?
06.09.2010
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Engineering Thermoplastics in July 2010: Long-term negotiations drive notations up / Only ABS and PP compounds stable / Shortages further prolong delivery times / Risk of increases despite holiday season
05.08.2010
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Engineering Thermoplastics in June 2010: Hikes continue despite feedstock decline / For many grades of polymer it was a seller's market / Quarterly and semi-annual contracts see consistent upward price momentum
06.07.2010
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Engineering Thermoplastics in May 2010: Prices continue to spiral / All materials aside from PP compounds and PMMA again show triple-digit increases / PA 6.6 goes through the roof / Shortages abound / Outlook varied
07.06.2010
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Engineering Thermoplastics in April 2010: Notations skyrocket / Numerous triple-digit hikes / Supply tightens / Lively demand / Sharp rises expected again in May
06.05.2010
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Engineering Thermoplastics in March 2010: Hikes gather speed / Ongoing import slump / Tight PA 6.6 drives up related materials / Demand definitely improving / Further increases likely
08.04.2010
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Engineering Thermoplastics in February 2010: On the road to recovery / Increases all round / Low prices adjusted / Imports scarce with ongoing production cutbacks / Ready for take-off
04.03.2010
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Engineering Thermoplastics in January 2010: Upcurrent in Asia hits European markets / Production cutbacks clash with livelier demand / Feedstock costs drive polymers up
04.02.2010
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Engineering Thermoplastics in December 2009: Year ends on a stable footing / Quarterly contracts still preclude hikes / Supply limited by reduced production and decline in imports / Automotive continues to be lively / Rising costs drive demand
07.01.2010
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Engineering Thermoplastics in November 2009: Most polymers stable / Feedstocks pull ABS down / PC moves in the opposite direction / Livelier demand / December market will be focused on next year's business
04.12.2009
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Engineering Thermoplastics in October 2009: “Classic” materials stable / Feedstock increases drive hike in ABS and PP compounds / Downward pressure mounts / Scarce PA 6.6 could be only gainer
05.11.2009
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Engineering Thermoplastics in September 2009: Q3 ends on a largely stable footing / Feedstocks nudge ABS and PP forward / Supply balanced / Demand somewhat slack / Cost cutting in Q4 / Market still calm
06.10.2009
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Engineering Thermoplastics in August 2009: Price movements mostly flat / ABS and PP up again on higher feedstock prices / Small gain for natural PA 6 / Balanced supply and firm demand likely to drive September prices upward
04.09.2009
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Engineering Thermoplastics in July 2009: Notations mostly flat / Only ABS and PP compounds make gains / Supply moves into balance / Demand at low level / Higher feedstocks prompt polymer hike plans
06.08.2009
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Engineering Thermoplastics in June 2009: Minor revival in demand but no substantial improvement / Most notations stuck at rock bottom / Producer cost increases can hardly be passed through
06.07.2009
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Engineering Thermoplastics in May 2009: Prices start to firm / ABS and PP up slightly / Other polymers capped / Minor price wars at lower end / Demand shows signs of life / Outlook mainly stable
05.06.2009
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Engineering Thermoplastics in April 2009: A mixed picture / ABS firmer again / PC, PA 6 and PP compounds mainly stable / POM, PBT and PMMA down / PA 6.6 falls sharply / Upswing in China brings hope of stabilisation
07.05.2009
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