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PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS PE: Sabic lifts force majeure on supply from Gelsenkirchen	14.12.2018
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS PP: Braskem declares force majeure in Germany / Raw material deliveries unexpectedly cancelled	06.12.2018
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS France: Strike suspended at refineries / Trade union negotiations resume	05.12.2018
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS Olefins: LyondellBasell shuts down cracker in Germany due to failure	04.12.2018
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS PET: Indorama declares force majeure on production in Rotterdam / More technical problems after fire	03.12.2018
UK RECYCLING Report recommends levy on virgin packaging to boost recyclate demand / Establishment of single producer responsibility organisation proposed / Eunomia report	03.12.2018
FLUOROPOLYMERS German industry association pro-K sees PTFE prices continuing to rise / Short supply clashes with robust demand	03.12.2018
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS Strikes at French refinery sites / Standstills reported at Gonfreville and Feyzin	29.11.2018
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS PVC: French producer Kem One lifts force majeure	29.11.2018
CHINA At least 23 people killed after acetylene-loaded truck explodes near Hebei Shenghua's PVC facility	28.11.2018

PLASTICS MACHINERY ITALY Trade balance drops in first half of 2018 / Weaker sales in Middle East / Optimism for year-end results	27.09.2018
PLASTICS MACHINERY GERMANY Solid order situation / Shortage of skilled workers impedes sales growth	18.09.2018
IRAN Plastics and rubber machinery imports fall in 2017 / China still leading supplier although share shrinks / German exports jump	01.08.2018
PLASTICS MACHINERY EUROPE Euromap celebrates "record" 2017 / Order books full despite hints of slowdown	27.06.2018
PLASTICS MACHINERY GERMANY Eight consecutive years of growth / US remains top importer / Chinese market is most important / Italy moves up a notch	16.05.2018

PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT Replacement of plastic packaging with alternatives would have adverse environmental impacts / Life cycle analysis of most common thermoplastics / ACC study	17.12.2018
PLASTIC PACKAGING GERMANY Recycling slightly down in 2017 / New law sets higher recycling rates in the new year / Plastics target of 63% in 2022	03.12.2018
TURKEY Plastic furniture sector to shrink in 2018 on economic and currency woes / Domestic demand expected to slump by 26% with output down 15%	28.11.2018
PLASTIC PACKAGING GERMANY Production up in 2018 / Increase in both sales and volume / Companies facing higher energy costs and shortage of skilled workers	19.11.2018
TURKEY Plastic construction materials dogged by low prices / Imports clearly outpace exports / Domestic building activity rising	16.11.2018

Regions and Countries

TURKEY Currency crisis stifles polymer imports / Prices soar as lira falls / Markets in calmer waters since September	03.12.2018
SWITZERLAND Plastics industry reports good figures / Shortage of skilled workers / Sales gradually approaching record level of 2014 / Proportion of optimists doubles	22.11.2018
UK PLASTICS INDUSTRY Sustainability group Wrap publishes packaging reduction targets to guide "Plastics Pact" members	21.11.2018
PLASTICS INDUSTRY GERMANY Polymer production rises to 11m t in 2017 / A mere 12% of plastics is recycled / Conversio study documents use of recyclate and balance of trade for first time	26.10.2018
LATIN AMERICA Numerous countries and municipalities take steps to restrict single-use plastics / Bans on plastic carrier bags and straws	19.10.2018
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT Japan races to catch up on tackling marine litter / Subsidies for biodegradables producers / New Zealand to phase out plastic carrier bags	26.09.2018

COMPOSITES UK Royal attendees open McLaren Automotive's CRP centre / Research association NCC aims to advance series production of car components	30.11.2018
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING "Formnext" trade fair showcases advancing technology / Increasing use in production / Plastics still most common material / Further success depends on material availability and costs	29.11.2018
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
PLASTIC PIPES GERMANY Significant rise in production volume in 2017 / Building boom boosts order volumes / Industry association continues confident / Macroeconomic factors leading to uncertainty	09.11.2018
INJECTION-MOULDED PLASTICS PP to outpace growth of other polymers / Packaging to remain dominant end-use market / Volatile feedstock costs and sustainability issues are challenges / BCC Research study	12.10.2018

LOGISTICS The Rhine river's water levels in Germany could drop again	17.12.2018
PLASTICS RECYCLING Taiwan restricting imports of plastics waste	14.12.2018
LOGISTICS Situation improves along Rhine river / More rainfall imminent / The Netherlands expects improved navigability to ARA region / Polymer production problems should ease	10.12.2018
AGRICULTURAL FILMS RECYCLING Crisis situation for agrifilms recycling in France / Weak demand for recyclates / Price pressure on rPE	16.11.2018
PLASTICS RECYCLING EUROPE Groups call for European Council's support of recycled plastics target / Minimum 35% recyclate in bottles by 2025 / Boost for investments and marine litter prevention	12.11.2018

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