The European Market for PP Compounds
According to a newly published report by AMI, European demand for PP compounds has stalled since the middle of 2018 caused by mounting issues in the automotive industry.
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EuPC, PlasticsEurope and PRE against the Italian plastic tax
During a meeting held in Düsseldorf at the K trade show, the three Presidents of the European plastics industry associations agreed to oppose the Italian Government’s tax proposal of 1000 € per ton of plastic packaging.
Southeast Asia: a wild card in the global plastics industry
The Asian region is buckling down on major trends and issues to achieve a future “perfect” economic growth, which will have a ripple effect on the plastics industry.
Albis appointed exclusive Eastman copolyester distributor in France and Poland
Effective 1st March 2019, Albis Plastic will exclusively distribute Eastman Chemical’s full Copolyester product portfolio in France and Poland.
KraussMaffei now with access to the Chinese capital market
The KraussMaffei Group (KraussMaffei) completed its listing on the Shanghai stock exchange on the 28./29. December 2018.
Poland tops growth league in Europe’s flexible packaging market
According to PCI Wood Mackenzie's, Poland continued to be the fastest growing major flexible packaging market in Europe in 2017, increasing by over 5% during the year.
Trade war will have a substantial impact on plastics industry
The trade war between the US and China which has escalated to the point where punitive tariffs are being levied on goods valued at USD 50 bn, could heat up further.
Renato Zelcher - New President of EuPC
On the 25th May in Milan, during EuPC’s General Assembly, Renato Zelcher, CEO of Crocco S.p.A., has been elected as the new EuPC President for the period 2018-2020.
EU and Japan finalise Economic Partnership Agreement
Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström and Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono today announced the successful conclusion of the final discussions on the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA).
Parameter establishes subsidiary company in Poland
Company will target growing pharma industry in eastern Europe.
The world's fastest growing regional polymer market
The Indian sub-continent has established itself as the most exciting and dynamic emerging market in the world.
Africa - a land of opportunity for plastics processors
Plastics industry consultants, Applied Market Information Ltd., has published its first database of plastics processors in Africa.
