Plastics industry in Europe to pick up from 2014
Polymer demand growth in Europe for 2013 is expected to be static compared with 2012, according to Applied Market Information Ltd.
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First market report on polystyrene
In recently published study the market research institute Ceresana analyzes and examines the development of the global market for polystyrene.
Future of the North American Packaging Market
Smithers Pira examines the key areas of growth and the main challenges to the North American Packaging Market in the next four years.
Growth slows in Europe's flexible packaging industry
Last year annual value growth in flexible packaging slowed to 2.1%, according to the study of PCI Films Consulting.
Consumer trends shaking up the packaging industry
The latest Smithers Pira report contains an overview of the most important trends in the packaging industry.
European market for plastic bottles grows
According to Ceresana, the volume of the European market to increase to approx. 170 billion units in 2020.
Plastics can be recycled to more than 60% by 2020
PRE released a study showing that plastics can potentially reach a much higher recycling rate.
European market of thermoplastic rigid film
New report of AMI indicates the greatest European thermoplastic rigid film and sheet manufacturers.
Demand for biodegradable polymers will double until 2017
Demand for bio-based materials will increase 15% per annum over the next 5 years.
New data on land-use for bioplastics
Feedstock required for bioplastics production accounts for only a minimal fraction of global agricultural area, according to European Bioplastics report.
Different speeds of European recycling
Five countries already achieved the EU target to recycle 50% of household and similar waste by 2020.
German plastics and rubber machinery manufacturers' sales up six per cent in 2012
Germany's plastics and rubber machinery manufacturers saw sales rise by 6% last year. Their sales volume reached a new record of over 6.5 bln euro.
