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PLASTICS INDUSTRY GERMANY Stunning blow for GKV: assembly of delegates excludes TecPart from the association / Departing President Roth: “irreconcilable differences” / Election of new president failed	24.06.2022
COMPOSITES German-speaking industry meets for “JEC DACH” / Global output down 14% in 2020 / Carbon fibres could generate renewed drive	03.12.2021
COMPOSITES AVK and JEC plan forum for German-speaking region after “Composites Europe” cancelled / Online-only JEC World this summer	14.04.2021
GERMANY'S PLASTICS MARKETS New Conversio study looks at material flows in 2019 / Decline in raw material production and plastics processing / Upward trend for recycling comes to a sudden halt / Corona crisis leaves major scars	25.09.2020
COMPOSITES Cautious mood in the industry / “Composites Europe” trade fair continues to see drops in attendees and exhibitors / AVK report shows lightweight construction is no longer the dominant topic	07.10.2019
COMPOSITES GERMANY Mood in fibre-composite industry is clouding over / Automotive sector putting a brake on growth	06.09.2019
COMPOSITES Fewer exhibitors at "Composites Europe" / Industry associations and organisers to counteract in 2019 with "Foam Expo" / GRP growth in Europe at 2017 level / Thermoplastic matrix products and pultrusion are strong	21.11.2018
COMPOSITES MARKET German companies remain optimistic / Business climate worldwide largely rated “positive” / Only 3% expect deteriorating developments in Europe	07.08.2018
EUCIA Brussels trade body welcomes Composites UK / "Stronger voice in EU legislative is crucial"	22.06.2018
GERMAN PLASTICS PROCESSING Growth rate reaches 5% mark in 2017 / Renewed record turnover and processed volume / Lack of skilled staff becomes more acute / Confidence predominates at start of 2018	23.02.2018
COMPOSITES Volume of GRP processed in Europe grows by 2% / European share of global production declines again / "Composites Europe" attracts far fewer visitors and exhibitors	11.10.2017
COMPOSITES MARKET German producers report excellent economic situation / Prospects a little dimmer / Composites Germany survey	27.07.2017
COMPOSITES Composites can open up new horizons in the construction industry / New focus at the “JEC” trade show in Paris / Automotive and aerospace industries still strong / Record visitor numbers / Attention turning to the lack of recycling options	07.04.2017
COMPOSITES MARKET German producers optimistic about global business environment / Carbon fibre-reinforced plastics still main driver, but growth slows / More than half of respondents to latest Composites Germany poll plan machinery investments	09.08.2016
ASSOCIATIONS Composites Germany confirms its board / CRP recycling crucial for material's acceptance	04.01.2016
INTERVIEW Michael Effing talks to PIE / “Hybrid moulding, SMC and high-pressure RTM will come out on top” / Composites Germany chairman believes composites applications still have huge potential	28.09.2015
GERMAN PLASTICS PROCESSING Sales hit new high in 2014 / Record number of employees / Widespread confidence for 2015 / GKV president still sees big challenges in energy policy and lack of trained personnel	24.02.2015
COMPOSITES MARKET German companies report good business / Market survey carried out by Composites Germany	29.07.2014
ASSOCIATIONS Composites Germany umbrella organisation joins EuCIA / Replaces AVK	09.04.2014
GERMAN PLASTICS PROCESSING GKV industry association sees increasingly dynamic sales growth / Sector posts record revenues in 2013 / Improved profitability / Twin challenges of renewable energy laws and lack of skilled staff	10.03.2014
COMPOSITES MARKET European GRP market stagnates at 1m t / Open processes will not match pre-2009 levels / Focus on automation and continuous closed processes / 26% increase of visitors at "Composites Europe" fair in Stuttgart	26.09.2013
COMPOSITES MARKET Latest figures confirm the European industry's regenerative strength / All regions except Scandinavia back to pre-crisis level / Production volume likely to grow 25% in 2010 / Open processes lose out / Price hike for glass fibres in Q4?	21.09.2010
EVENTS “Composites Europe 2010”	21.07.2010