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HIRING
UK plastics and waste firms struggle to recruit / “Workforce central to the transition to a circular economy” / Young Germans show less interest in plastics sector
22.05.2023
PLASTICS AND HEALTH
What the PFAS ban proposed by the ECHA means for the plastics industry / PIE talks with materials expert Michael Schlipf about the “forever chemicals”
27.04.2023
PLASTICS AND HEALTH
NGO recruits firms to back PFAS ban / Both sides mark their territory / No replacements for many applications
27.03.2023
PLASTICS AND HEALTH
ECHA takes aim at “forever chemicals” PFAS / Some 10,000 substances under review / Bans or restrictions could affect imports to Europe
24.02.2023
FLUOROPLASTICS
High prices likely to continue in 2022, says German trade group / Capacities still tight
08.12.2021
RAW MATERIALS
Follow-up: Even more German builders report supply shortages in May / Construction companies see stagnant growth in 2021
08.06.2021
PLASTICS PROCESSING / RAW MATERIAL MARKETS
Hand-wringing everywhere / Processors' associations react with concern: “Don't leave us hanging!” / Restrictions likely to continue well into April / Calmer price situation first expected at year's end
05.03.2021
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
Covid-19 crisis catches up with the sector in Germany / “Dramatic consequences” from second half year onwards / ZDB association expects zero growth at best / Non-residential construction particularly affected
26.06.2020
PLASTICS PROCESSING GERMANY
Turnover for H1 2019 down on 2018 / Heavy falls in June / Technical components still a big worry / Industrial packaging, building products and consumer goods also on the decline
06.09.2019
PLASTICS PROCESSING GERMANY
Automotive industry hitting the brakes is noticeable in the first quarter / Decline in sales of technical parts / Picture is one of uncertainty
12.06.2019
FLUOROPOLYMERS
German industry association pro-K sees PTFE prices continuing to rise / Short supply clashes with robust demand
03.12.2018
FLUOROPOLYMERS
German industry association warns of tight market and massive price hikes
17.04.2018
FLUOROPOLYMERS
Market characterised by continuing price increases
15.03.2018
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
FLUOROPOLYMERS
Global PTFE prices continue to rise / Tight supply due to plant closures in China
30.08.2017
FLUOROPOLYMERS
German industry association expects price hikes for PTFE / Capacity shortage in China
12.05.2017
RIMOWA
French luxury group LVMH purchases German suitcase manufacturer / Grandson of founder Morszeck remains in management / 2016 sales forecast to exceed EUR 400m
10.10.2016
FLUOROPOLYMERS
Relaxation on feedstock front expected to continue / Weak euro drives up import prices / Germany's Pro-K reports
23.03.2015
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
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
FLUOROPOLYMERS
German industry association says supply picture has improved / Prices remain at a high level / Summer business will be dominated by cooling agents
04.04.2012
FLUOROPOLYMERS
German industry association warns of feedstock shortages / High prices expected to stay until year's end
24.10.2011
DUPONT / 3F
Agreement to establish second fluoropolymer joint venture in China / Commissioning scheduled for 2012 / Tight PTFE market
30.09.2011
FLONTECH
ZS officially takes over “Flontech” trademark / New leading Italian PTFE player is born
15.07.2011
FLUOROPOLYMERS
Tight, expensive feedstock alarms converters / Calls for mine reactivation / Arkema seals deal
21.06.2011
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