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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.
Avient launches TÜV Rheinland-Certified Carbon Calculator for scope 3 emission goals
Today, Avient Corporation is proud to introduce its third-party-certified Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Calculator, developed to evaluate the carbon footprint of Avient’s specialized and sustainable material solutions.
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
Radiation crosslinked plastics: High potential for electric cars
Interview partner: Dr. Michal Daněk, Key Account Manager Radiation Crosslinking at BGS
Petcore Europe announces a new Executive Director
Roberto Bertaggia has been appointed as Executive Director as of 23rd November 2023. He replaces Martin Stephan
ISCC PLUS sustainability certification completed for Polykemi and Scanfill
Polykemi and Scanfill recently took a further step in their sustainability work and are now certified according to ISCC PLUS.
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.
Newly developed products for plastic recyclates
The use of high-quality plastic recyclates in new products is required wherever possible. However, interfering odors often lead to complaints from processors. HPF The Mineral Engineers has developed novel additives
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.
Borealis expands its mechanically recycled plastic compounding capacity
The acquisition of Rialti S.p.A. will enhance Borealis’ portfolio of PP compounds based on mechanical recyclates by 50,000 tons per year, strengthening its ability to meet customer demand for an ever-wider range of sustainable, high-performance solutions
Market players await polyolefin price announcement
Monomer contract prices were announced early this week.
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.
OTX: The drying revolution
Evaluating the current electricity costs, this system guarantees a return on investment in less than two years.
Fakuma 2023 – Innovation Fireworks!
A full house, satisfied exhibitors, 39,343 enthusiastic expert visitors and forward-looking topics – the overall results are quite impressive.
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
Borealis and TotalEnergies start up Baystar JV polyethylene unit
Borealis and TotalEnergies celebrate the start-up of their Baystar joint venture’s new 625,000 metric ton-per-year Borstar polyethylene (PE) unit, which more than doubles the current production capacity at Baystar’s site in Pasadena, Texas.
Interplas 2023 surpasses expectations, 2026 edition to move to June
Celebrating 75 years of connecting the UK plastics industry
MCG Presents Lightweight Advanced Energy Storage System
Mitsubishi Chemical Group exhibited its newest innovation in the form of an electric vehicle battery all-composite enclosure as the centerpiece of its activities at The Battery Show.
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.
The much anticipated NPE 2024 returns to Orlando, with a completely redefined show
Registration for NPE2024 is open!
Interplas returns for biggest show for 21 years!
Celebrating 75 years of connecting the UK plastics industry
Allrounder 920 H: turnkey system makes toolboxes in the Arburg design
Arburg will be present at Fakuma 2023 with nine exhibits on Stand 3101 in Hall A3, plus ten additional machines on partner stands. In a live demonstration, a hybrid Allrounder 920 H with a clamping force of 5,000 kN will produce the main components of the much sought-after toolbox in the Arburg design.
Hello helloI Earth to Polyman, we have a problem. What do we do with your plastics?
BOLE Intelligent Machinery, together with a young and innovative company in Germany, has launched a program to really reduce the consumption of plastics at the processor of plastics over the complete process.
Polyolefin prices soar in Poland
Polyolefin converters are far from active now, according to Polish market players.
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.
We always have our eye on what tomorrow could bring
Interview with Martina Schmidt, Divisional Manager for Recycling and Waste at Vecoplan
Polyolefins in short supply in Poland
A reported shortage of polyolefins in Poland has caused panic among converters.
Chemical recycling of polycarbonates reaches a major milestone
Covestro has developed an innovative process for recycling polycarbonate, i.e. polychain plastics.
PE, PP prices start rising in Poland
"Many customers are interested in prices and will most likely start restocking in August" - a market participant said.