Expected dynamics of commodity polymer prices in the third quarter of 2024
We now have to live with fluctuating prices and volatility. It is important to identify the phases of the cycles well; buy at the right time and in sufficient quantities
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Harald Schwarzmayr becomes the new TEPPFA President
Harald Schwarzmayr, Chief Operating Officer West at Wienerberger, has been unanimously voted as the new president for the next two years, effective immediately.
PET wine bottle made by Alpla cuts carbon emissions by up to 50%
Launch of a 0.75-litre bottle in Austria with white wine from Wegenstein.
PP prices unchanged, PE prices decreased
Market players expect only a modest increase in demand.
May prices will be announced later
PE, PP demand continues to remain low in Poland. Market players note that off-grade material has been more popular this month.
Sharp innovation for the future
In a unique collaboration, the Swedish manufacturers Morakniv, Alleima, Rondo Plast (Polykemi Group) and TK Pac have come together to develop a knife that is largely made from recycled material.
Prices continue sliding in Poland
Lacklustre demand has caused another decrease in PP prices. Purchases that traders and manufacturers were hoping for did not materialise to the extent they expected, according to Chem-Courier’s information.
K 2025 motto and key topics: The Power of Plastics! Green - Smart - Responsible.
The slogan reflects the current values and goals of the industry mirrored by the trade fair. “The Power of Plastics!” underscores the indisputable role that plastics play in various sectors of industry, ranging from medical device technology and automotive to packaging solutions.
CEO Thomas Gangl to leave Borealis
The Supervisory Board of Borealis and Thomas Gangl have come to a mutual agreement regarding a termination of Thomas Gangl’s mandate as CEO of Borealis AG, as well as the related employment contract effective June 30, 2024.
Polyolefin market encounters product shortages
Despite the lack of some materials in the market, there is no panic or increased purchasing activity from converters who buy raw materials only as needed.
Avient and Plastic Bank reuse ocean-bound plastic for luxury caps and closures
Avient Collaborates with Plastic Bank Recycling Corporation to formulate recycled ocean plastic into a new density modified polymer for luxury caps and closures.
Sustainable materials with tradition
Interview with Aleksander Kurszewski, Area Manager in Polykemi AB.
European Commission’s Emmanuelle Maire to keynote at Plastics Recycling Show Europe conference
Emmanuelle Maire, Head of Unit Circular economy, Sustainable Production and Consumption, DG Environment, European Commission is to be the keynote speaker at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe’s conference at RAI Amsterdam.
RecyClass publishes closed & controlled loop recycling certification modules
RecyClass developed two new modules to strengthen the certification of closed and controlled loop recycling.
New Sustainability and Circular Economy Department at SKZ
SKZ with a wealth of experience in sustainability and the circular economy of plastic products establishes a new Sustainability and Circular Economy Department
Asahi Kasei Europe joins Plastics Europe Germany
Asahi Kasei Europe joined Plastics Europe Germany, the leading association of plastics producers in Germany, in December 2023.
TotalEnergies converts feedstocks from plastic waste into circular polymers
For the first time in the United States, TotalEnergies has converted feedstocks from plastic waste into circular polymers at its polypropylene plant in La Porte, Texas.
Arburg at Chinaplas 2024
At Chinaplas from 23 to 26 April 2024, ARBURG will present itself as a comprehensive technology and system partner for the efficient production of plastic parts.
New acetaldehyde control technology for PET Packaging
Avient unveils ColorMatrix AAnchor: New acetaldehyde control technology for PET packaging
Messe Düsseldorf invites exhibitors to K 2025
“It’s K time again” – for all the companies intending to participate in K 2025 in Düsseldorf. From 8 to 15 October 2025 the international plastics and rubber industry will again meet at its most important international trade fair. Registration documents are now available.
Polyolefins rise in value in Poland
The polyolefin market has started reviving in H1 January. Market players say that in addition to completing December deliveries, they already have new orders for PP and PE, with the former bought more frequently than the latter.
Wacker plans new production site for silicone specialties in the Czech Republic
Wacker Chemie AG plans to further expand its silicone specialties business and is reorganizing its production operations in Europe.
Prospects for the Central European polymer market in 2024
The European market will operate in a kind of stop and go mode in 2024. This means that larger polymer manufacturers will schedule maintenance at different sites, thus limiting their emissions at the company group level.
Waving the flag for PET innovation and circularity
As Petcore Europe makes final preparations for its Annual Conference taking place in February 2024, we caught up with president, Antonello Ciotti, to talk about the PET value chain and its core priorities.
Polyolefins may rise in value in January
Demand has been low in the Polish polyolefin market in the last pre-holiday week, according to Chem-Courier’s data. Converters have been tapping into their raw material stocks or purchasing only small batches.
Biesterfeld and Celanese - Global expansion and enhanced joint portfolio as of 2024
International distributor Biesterfeld and leading technical plastics manufacturer Celanese are further expanding their collaboration in the new year. The partners have agreed to enhance their joint portfolio and to cooperate to develop new markets.
Neste doubled the amount of waste plastic processed during 2023
In total, Neste has processed more than 6,000 tons of liquefied waste plastic to date.
Tackling global resource security with OQ's latest polymer innovations
New additions to the OQ Luban polypropylene impact copolymer (ICP) portfolio as well as a new LLDPE Rotomoulding offering OQ Luban LL8446.21 will be launched to customers by the end of 2023.
ColorForward forecasts a focus on mid-tone colors for 2025
Avient Corporation, a leading provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services, today releases ColorForward 2025
Indorama Ventures continues to be a member of the DJSI World and DJSI Emerging Markets
Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, has been selected for inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for the fifth consecutive year and the Dow Jones Sustainability Emerging Markets Index (DJSI Emerging Markets) for the seventh year in a row.
LDPE value lost 20 EUR/t
According to traders, clients have been ordering both large lots of several hundred tonnes and small ones of under 24 t delivered on pallets.
New packaging waste regulation draft could prove controversial
The latest draft of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) – which passed its plenary vote in the EU Parliament on Wednesday 22 November – brings further sweeping changes to the proposed legislation, some of which are likely to prove controversial.
Prices fall, demand improves in Polish polyolefin market
Contract prices for monomers and, ultimately, polyolefins, have predictably moved down in Poland in December.
The largest fair in the European region makes a name for itself
Plast Eurasia Istanbul 2023, the 32nd International Istanbul Plastics Industry Fair, was held at Tüyap Fair and Congress Center in Istanbul, on November 22-25, 2023.
Polyolefins to keep getting cheaper in December
Despite raw material depreciation, converters did not buy more, they continue to purchase raw materials only on an as-needed basis. Some of them are using the stocks built during previous months
Chinaplas 2024 - long-awaited return to Shanghai after six years
Rising expectations to Chinaplas 2024 from the industry