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VinylPlus to rigorously assess ECHA’s investigation report on PVC and its additives
VinylPlus, the European PVC industry’s Commitment to Sustainable Development, takes note of the publication of the European Chemicals Agency’s (ECHA) Investigation Report on PVC and its Additives.
European Parliament discriminates plastics packaging
Last week, the European Parliament adopted its negotiating position on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) proposed last year by the European Commission.
Polish traders offer discounts on polyolefins
Polish converters continue to buy polyolefins on an ad hoc basis, and if possible, hold off new purchases in anticipation of further price cuts. Packaging remains one of the most active consuming industries.
Buying activity slugglish in Poland
Although polyolefins have got cheaper this month, converters have still been holding off restocking and have been reduced purchases compared with October.
November outlook for Polish poliolefin market uncertain
Converters, as usual, have been sluggish in the market in late October. All of its players have been waiting for new price announcements.
Global plastic industry actors gather at the Plast Eurasia Istanbul
The Plast Eurasia Istanbul Fair, the hub of technology and innovation
Fakuma 2023 – Innovation Fireworks!
A full house, satisfied exhibitors, 39,343 enthusiastic expert visitors and forward-looking topics – the overall results are quite impressive.
Kraiburg TPE responds to the issue of bio-based materials
Kraiburg TPE is presenting thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) that have a variable proportion of renewable raw materials.
almaak and Hexpol TPE Collaborate on 2K Adhesion-Synchronised Materials
As the plastics industry meets at Fakuma 2023, the polymer compounders almaak international and Hexpol TPE announced a partnership optimising 2K material combinations tailored for automotive.
Virgin plastics supply adequate in Poland
Chem-Courier forecasts polyolefins to hold their value until the end of the month.
RadiciGroup inaugurates new production plant in India
Sales presence since 2006, now the Group’s own industrial site to strengthen its position on the Asian continent with timely products and services for the local market.
Low demand and high imports endanger the European plastics recycling industry
Enforcement mechanisms are essential to reach legislative targets.
Producers announce polyolefin price increases again
Customers often wait until the second week of the month to make purchasing decisions. They want to have a complete picture of the market
Polyolefin prices to keep rising in Poland
The end of September has seen increased demand for polyolefins compared with the middle of the month in the Polish market.
Interplas 2023 surpasses expectations, 2026 edition to move to June
Celebrating 75 years of connecting the UK plastics industry
Topline MK2 – royalty among high-pressure metering machines
Hennecke presents its top model for the most demanding and highly automated special applications
PE, PP prices go up, PVC ones stay unchanged in Europe
According to Chem-Courier’s data, PE prices gained €30 - 60/t week on week depending on the grade, or €70 - 125/t month on month, in Europe last week. However, this had no effect on demand.
PLAST 2023: the challenge is won
Successful edition of the international event dedicated to the plastics and rubber industry
Plastics Festival in Friedrichshafen
The world’s leading trade fair highlight for injection moulding, extrusion technology, thermoforming and 3D printing will deal with the forward-looking topics of circular economy, digitalisation, process automation and energy efficiency.
"Circular Plastics Traceability" drives standardized exchange of packaging data
The standardized exchange of product data is the basis for efficient and sustainable value chains. Digital product passports (DPPs) are the vehicle with which data can be transmitted across companies and products can be traced. R-Cycle is the digital product passport for plastic packaging, based on GS1 standards.
Polyolefin prices soar in Poland
Polyolefin converters are far from active now, according to Polish market players.
Polish buyers may reject price increases
According to Chem-Courier’s data, the Polish polyolefin market was awaiting the announcement of new prices last week.
The tyranny of the MFR
The plastics industry faces significant challenges in the coming years between 2025-2030. According to the commitments of the European Plastics Pactan average of 25-30% recycled plastic must be used in plastic finished products and packaging materials.
Polish polyolefin market tight
PE and PP supply has tightened in the Polish market this week. It was nearly impossible to get the material from polyolefin producers for two weeks prior to this one, and now it is getting increasingly more difficult to buy it from traders as well.
Plast Eurasia Istanbul 2023 - The indispensable address for the plastics industry!
Preparations for the International Fair of the Plastics Industry in Istanbul are in full swing. The Plast Eurasia Istanbul 2023 Fair, organized by TÜYAP Tüm Fuarcılık Yapıcılık A.Ş., in cooperation with PAGEV, is preparing to bring together sector professionals for the 32nd time from November 22-25, 2023.
Polyolefins in short supply in Poland
A reported shortage of polyolefins in Poland has caused panic among converters.
Prices change, demand grows in Polish PE, PP markets
Demand for polyolefins has strengthened in Poland since last month.
Polish market begins to change
The situation has begun changing in the Polish polyolefin market. PE and PP producers are reducing their capacity utilisation or storing their products while refusing to sell large quantities of the commodity to traders and converters.
Borealis Scientific Innovation Award open for submissions
BSIA was launched by Borealis to accelerate the circular transformation and drive sustainable progress.
Polykemi’s new factory in the USA is now inaugurated
The Polykemi Group’s fifth manufacturing unit was inaugurated in April, making North America Polykemi’s third continent with in-house production.
PE, PP prices slide further in Poland
The situation has been unclear in the Polish polyolefin market in the first week of July. Traders have informed that converters are actively asking for quotes, but few of them are buying the commodities. Converters of polypropylene, its copolymers in particular, are the most active.
LLDPE prices fall below €1,000/t in Poland
In H2 June, converters have been slow to make new purchases regardless of special offers, discounts and traders minimal margins in anticipation of another price reduction next month
The international scope of Plast 2023
Collectives, broad representation of foreign exhibitors and buyers, focus on networking
Amaplast annual Member Assembly highlights
The general Assembly of Amaplast appointed as Chairman for the two-year term 2023-2025 Mr Massimo Margaglione (GEFIT spa, injection moulds). Elected as Vice-Chairmen of the Association: Gabriele Caccia (SYNCRO srl, feeding/metering equipment and control devices) and Ms Barbara Ulcelli (IMG srl, injection moulding machines).