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The first days of September brought a development that many market players did not anticipate. Instead of stability or slight increases, the market continued to feel the effects of the summer slowdown.
Tosca promotes Crystal Clear reusable plastic POS displays as an alternative to single-use cardboard, aligned with PPWR and EPR. The modular units are available via pooling with tracking and maintenance, and the company reports up to 70% CO2 savings versus single-use systems.
Commentary by Anna Kozera-Szałkowska, Managing Director of Plastics Europe Poland.
Research Intelo estimates the engineering plastics market at USD 119.3 billion in 2024 and projects USD 204.2 billion by 2033, a 6.7 percent CAGR. Growth is supported by automotive, electrical and construction demand and the shift to lightweight, high-performance materials.
The issues faced by European polypropylene producers may lead to a slight increase in prices in Poland in the last week of August - early September.
Haitian International reported first-half 2025 revenue of RMB 9.02 billion, up 12.5% year on year, with sales volume rising 8.8% to 29,438 injection molding machines. Overseas revenue increased 34.7% to RMB 3.82 billion.
Iraq’s packaging sector is adopting PET preforms as manufacturers seek lightweight, cost-efficient and recyclable containers. Growing local production, rising consumption and sustainability expectations are accelerating demand across beverages, food, pharmaceuticals and household products.
Toyo Ink Europe has introduced Steraflex GIO, a low migration flexographic ink system formulated to comply with the German Ink Ordinance. The ink excludes intentionally added photoinitiator 379 and targets food and pharmaceutical packaging.
thyssenkrupp Uhde’s subsidiary Uhde Inventa-Fischer has signed a Letter of Intent with Köksan for the delivery of two PET production plants in Türkiye and Iraq, utilizing the Melt-To-Resin process to enhance efficiency and sustainability.
Amaplast, the Italian association for plastics and rubber machinery manufacturers, voices serious concerns about the new EU-USA tariff agreement, warning of significant challenges for European industry and exports.
From September 23 to 25, Fachpack will once again bring the packaging industry together in Nuremberg under the guiding theme "Transition in Packaging."
Klöckner Pentaplast (kp), a global leader in rigid and flexible packaging and speciality film solutions, has been awarded a German Packaging Award in the New Material category for kp 100% Tray2Tray.
Resources are becoming increasingly scarce, the markets ever more agile and processes ever more complex. In this dynamic world, holistically conceived systems that provide a smart combination of technology, data and artificial intelligence are needed more than ever in order to upgrade efficiency levels, respond to changes with the requisite flexibility and save valuable resources.
In response to exhibitor and visitor feedback - and to further expand the event’s regional reach - the organisers of PRS Asia are delighted to announce that the 2026 edition will take place at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Centre, Shanghai, China from 3–5 November 2026.
Renowned label and package printing leaders have joined Labelexpo as ambassadors in a unique affiliation with the global brand. The partnership is set to benefit the industry with targeted expertise and insights on folding carton, flexible packaging, materials, sustainability, and automation and AI.
For the first time ever, all Davis-Standard Corporation brands will exhibit under one umbrella at one booth during the upcoming K Show, Hall 16, Booth B19, October 8-15, in Düsseldorf, Germany.
The second week of July was a period of low activity on the Polish polyethylene market, especially on the part of converters. Many producers and traders do not anticipate any significant changes in the coming days.
With the commissioning of a new mixing station on the economically significant Sainte-Sigolène plateau, hubergroup Print Solutions is sending a strong signal for growth, customer proximity, and responsiveness.
The European Investment Bank is lending €20 million to Swedish sustainable-packaging company PulPac to tackle global plastic pollution. The EIB financing will support development and commercialization of a fiber-based technology developed by PulPac as an alternative to single-use plastics.
European Bioplastics (EUBP), the association representing the interests of the bioplastics industry in Europe, has officially relocated its main operations to Brussels.
The annual Assembly of Amaplast - Italy's national trade association representing some 170 manufacturers of machinery, equipment, and moulds for plastics and rubber processing, and member of Confindustria - was held on 24 June 2025 at Villa Borromeo in Cassano d'Adda.
The contract price of propylene is expected to rise in July. However, unlike the polyethylene market, European polypropylene producers will have limited opportunities to raise prices due to continued low demand and the availability of cheaper imports.
Leading European packaging manufacturer Coveris have installed their first ALLrollEX 5-layer extrusion line for stretch film production at their flaghsip UK extrusion facility in Winsford, with Colines proud to share another customer success story.
New peroxide-curable FFKM technology meeting the industry's need for performant, sustainable and resilient solutions.
The expected increase in demand in mid-June did not materialise, at least not to the extent predicted by producers and traders. Converters traditionally have been referring from purchasing materials for stock.
Innovia Films has announced the launch of the new Rayoart GWP82 Matt HOP which is an 82 micron thick / 3.2 mill high opacity BOPP film, with a newly developed matt print coating for improved scratch and chemical resistance.
At K 2025, SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, will unveil innovative solutions to help customers develop products that have an impact in everyday life, in line with SABIC’s theme for this edition: "Connecting Everyday Life".
New polypropylene and polyethylene grades deliver enhanced durability, aesthetics and processability - empowering converters with application-specific solutions across packaging, infrastructure, and consumer goods.
Amid ongoing market disruption, Envalior stands out as an Engineering Materials company with the agility, global portfolio, local R&D and compounding capabilities to best meet current customer needs.
Southeast Asian countries, collectively known as the ASEAN, have shown the ability to adapt prosper amid economic uncertainty.
Tosca, a global leader in reusable packaging and pooling solutions, has announced a significant expansion of its operations in Germany to support the growing needs of retail partners across Central Europe.
Aimplas is leading the SAFEREUSE project, which aims to evaluate the risks associated with reusable plastic food packaging when exposed to high temperatures in microwaves and dishwashers.
The 2025 Plastics, Rubber & Composite Material Fair Taiwan (PMT) officially opened June 4 at the ICC Tainan.
In a market environment that faces economic uncertainty, the EREMA Group maintains its position as a leading provider of plastics recycling solutions. The Group's installed systems and components enabled the recycling of around 26 million tonnes of plastic waste worldwide during the financial year 2024/25.
Borealis has decided to invest over EUR 100 million in a new production line for innovative recyclable foam-based polypropylene at its Burghausen site in Germany.
Brenntag consequently invests into the sustainable transformation of its operations with the clear goal of reaching net zero Greenhouse Gas emission by 2045.