Southeast Asia: a wild card in the global plastics industry
The Asian region is buckling down on major trends and issues to achieve a future “perfect” economic growth, which will have a ripple effect on the plastics industry.
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Albis appointed exclusive Eastman copolyester distributor in France and Poland
Effective 1st March 2019, Albis Plastic will exclusively distribute Eastman Chemical’s full Copolyester product portfolio in France and Poland.
KraussMaffei now with access to the Chinese capital market
The KraussMaffei Group (KraussMaffei) completed its listing on the Shanghai stock exchange on the 28./29. December 2018.
Poland tops growth league in Europe’s flexible packaging market
According to PCI Wood Mackenzie's, Poland continued to be the fastest growing major flexible packaging market in Europe in 2017, increasing by over 5% during the year.
Trade war will have a substantial impact on plastics industry
The trade war between the US and China which has escalated to the point where punitive tariffs are being levied on goods valued at USD 50 bn, could heat up further.
Renato Zelcher - New President of EuPC
On the 25th May in Milan, during EuPC’s General Assembly, Renato Zelcher, CEO of Crocco S.p.A., has been elected as the new EuPC President for the period 2018-2020.
EU and Japan finalise Economic Partnership Agreement
Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström and Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono today announced the successful conclusion of the final discussions on the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA).
Parameter establishes subsidiary company in Poland
Company will target growing pharma industry in eastern Europe.
The world's fastest growing regional polymer market
The Indian sub-continent has established itself as the most exciting and dynamic emerging market in the world.
Africa - a land of opportunity for plastics processors
Plastics industry consultants, Applied Market Information Ltd., has published its first database of plastics processors in Africa.
Plastics packaging organisations on recent supply situation
The four largest national organisations have called on polymer producers to invest more in European polymer production facilities.
EuMBC questions legality of recent high number of Force Majeure declarations
11 Force Majeure cases in Europe since the turn of the year, all because of ‘technical reasons’.
European chemical output stagnant in 2014
European chemical output grew just 0.2 per cent in 2014, according to the latest Cefic Chemicals Trends Report.
IK criticizes plastics manufacturers' force majeure policy
Notifications of force majeure lead to raw materials shortages and spiralling prices, according to IK Industrievereinigung Kunststoffverpackungen e. V.
Global market for industrial packaging
Global market for industrial packaging is forecast to reach $61 billion by 2020, according to Simthers Pira.
INEOS to integrate INEOS ABS into Styrolution business
INEOS is to integrate the INEOS ABS into its Styrolution business to promote their products globally with one face to the market.
German plastics and rubber machinery sales rised
2014 sees German plastics and rubber machinery sales slightly ahead of the previous year, according to VDMA.
DBAG takes a share in Huhtamaki Films
The German Federal Cartel Office has approved the sale of the film manufacturer to the private equity company.
Biesterfeld Plastic acquires the JV shares of Biesterfeld Nordic AB
Biesterfeld Plastic GmbH purchased the shares of their partner Fred Holmberg in the mutual Joint Venture Biesterfeld Nordic AB.
German exports of machines to Russia decreased
German exports to Russia during the period from January to September 2014 decreased by 40%.
Plastics and rubber machinery market to grow
Global sales of plastics and rubber machinery will increase by 3 per cent a year in the period 2014-2016.
Global market for LDPE
Market research institute Ceresana expects sales to increase by 1.5% p.a. until 2021.
Ineos to close Barex plant in USA
Ineos Barex AG announced that it intends to close the Barex plant in Lima, Ohio, in the first quarter of 2015.
German plastics machinery industry remains strong
German plastics and rubber machinery sales in 2014 set to fall just short of last year's level.
Bayer to float off plastics business
Bayer announced that MaterialScience will be floated on the stock market by 2016 at the latest.
BASF increases prices for pigments and dyes
From September 1 BASF increases prices for numerous pigments and dyes by up to 15 percent worldwide.
Coveris acquired the UK's flexographic print specialist
Learoyd Packaging Limited supplies flexible packaging solutions to major supermarkets, own brands and food manufacturers and retailers.
Large-scale order for battenfeld-cincinnati China
The company obatined the order for 25 extruders for the new plant of a major pipe manufacturer in China.
Global market for solvents
Ceresana published its third raport on the global market for solvents.
Mexichem acquires Vestolit
Mexichem S.A.B. de C.V. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Vestolit GmbH from Strategic Value Partners LLC.
Borealis acquires specialty polymers producer
Borealis signs an agreement to acquire full ownership of Speciality Polymers Antwerp N.V.
Changes on European PVC compounds market
Ineos Compounds and Doeflex Compounding receive EC's clearance for PVC compounds business combination.
Propylene value chain in the USA
A new Ceresana's market study provides complete transparency regarding current and future development of the entire propylene value chain.
Global PVC market to rise
Demand for PVC to increase by 3.2% per year until 2021, according to Ceresana research.
Export of Italian machinery grew
In the first quarter of this year exports of Italian machinery are up by almost nine percentage points compared to January-March 2013.
Huhtamaki to acquire Positive Packaging
Huhtamaki has entered into an agreement to acquire Positive Packaging, a privately owned flexible packaging company.