nova-Institut

EVENTS “Carbon Dioxide as Feedstock for Fuels, Chemistry and Polymers” conference in Cologne in March	26.02.2020
BIOPLASTICS Global production capacity to climb to 2.43m t in 2024 / Growth driven by rising bio-based PP and PHA capacities / New reports from European Bioplastics and IfBB	25.02.2020
BIOPLASTICS Share of global plastics market to remain very small / PLA and PHAs primary drivers of growth / Europe's share of global output to reach 27% by 2023 / New studies by European Bioplastics and IfBB	11.02.2019
PLASTIC PACKAGING Flexible and rigid food packaging to see healthy growth in Europe / Environmental pressure will intensify on certain sectors / Smithers Pira report	20.06.2018
BIO-BASED POLYMERS Moderate growth to continue worldwide / Forecast of 10% CAGR for capacities in Europe by 2022 / nova-Institut report	18.06.2018
BIOPLASTICS Consumer awareness advancing significantly / Global revenues could grow by more than 5% over next three years / US Plastics Industry Association report	04.06.2018
BIOPLASTICS Global production forecast to grow by 20% to 2022 / Transition to circular economy drives demand / Brand owners increasing usage of bio-based materials / Study by EUBP and nova-Institut	21.02.2018
EVENTS "Biocomposites Conference Cologne" in December / European market sees growth	27.10.2017
EVENTS First "bio!car" conference in September / Two-day event to be held in Germany	02.08.2017
PEF EUR 25m grant from BBI for biopolymer project / Pilot plant for FDCA	14.06.2017
BIOPLASTICS Global bio-based chemicals market to exceed EUR 30 bn by 2030 / Drop-in bio-based materials growing at fastest rate / Nova-Institut report	08.06.2017
BIO-BASED POLYMERS Asia to account for 52% of global production by 2021 / Asian growth led by PLA and PA / Nova-Institut report	17.02.2017
BIOPLASTICS Rapid growth of novel bioplastics forecast / Share of global plastics market to remain very small / Asia's stake to rise as Europe and North America recede / New studies by IfBB and European Bioplastics	13.12.2016
BIOPLASTICS Biodegradable market could exceed 300,000 t/y by 2020 / First comprehensive market study by nova-Institut sees incentives but also political hurdles	27.04.2016
EVENTS “Open-Bio Workshop” on EU Ecolabels to take place in Brussels in May	12.04.2016
WOOD PLASTIC / NATURAL FIBRE COMPOSITES Strong growth rates to 2020 / Construction and automotive sectors as main end markets / Regional usage differs greatly / Detailed market study by nova-Institut	19.06.2015
EVENTS Sixth “Wood Plastic Composites Conference” to be held in Cologne in December	23.04.2015
BIOPLASTICS Soaring US demand and agricultural developments in China boost global demand / PE one of fastest growing segments / BCC Research report	11.08.2014
BIOPLASTICS Rising fossil fuel costs drive bioplastics growth / Bioplastics to account for 2.4% of packaging in 2023 / North American shale gas could propel consumption in other regions / Smithers Pira report	27.06.2014
EVENTS “7th International Conference on Bio-Based Materials” to be held in Cologne in April	19.03.2014
WOOD PLASTIC COMPOSITES Decking is biggest application for WPC / European market nearing maturity / Industry battles against image problems due to water absorption / China catching up to world market leader North America / WPC Congress in Cologne	08.01.2014
EVENTS "CO2 as Feedstock for Chemistry and Polymers" conference to be held in October	08.07.2013
EVENTS Cologne hosts nova-Institut's 5th WPC Conference / Call for papers	30.05.2013
PLA MARKET Asia-Pacific remains highest growth region / Major investments in the packaging sector	28.02.2013
EVENTS “Fifth German Wood Plastic Composites” conference in Cologne	12.02.2013