Asia is booming in packaging
China has developed into a global super power with giant strides. According to estimates of the German professional association VDMA Chinese machinery manufacturers took the lead for the first time in 2009.
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Pallmann doubles orders
Size reduction technology specialist Pallmann Group reports very strong growth for 2010.
PET plastic bottle recycling market potential is enormous
Two former German Freudenberg and Rethmann recycling companies announced a joint venture "First PET" enterprise, specialized recycling PET beverage bottles.
German plastics industry continues to grow
After the deep recession in 2009, the German plastics industry is recovering strongly.
Sales of German plastics and rubber machinery rise faster than expected
German plastics and rubber machinery manufacturers have recovered from the economic crisis more quickly and decisively than anticipated a year ago.
Very good year for PKN Orlen
In 2010, PKN ORLEN (Poland) posted the best operating and net profits in five years, as well as the highest ever total sales volumes. The Company was consistently reducing its debt, while keeping the ratios required under its loan agreements at safe levels.
INEOS is offered $1 billion by PetroChina
INEOS is offered $1 billion by PetroChina for a 50% share in its European refining business.
Megatrends will be key to future growth for chemicals & materials markets
Frost & Sullivan’s unique ongoing research programme identifies, defines and evaluates Megatrends and their future implications for a range of business and markets, including the chemicals and materials industry.
Indorama signs Uzbek polyethylene deal
Singapore-based petrochemicals group Indorama plans to invest more than €437m in a joint venture project to construct a 400,000 tpa polyethylene production plant in Uzbekistan.
Force Majeure in Rhodia
Rhodia déclare Force Majeure on its HMDA and downstream products.
Interplastica 2011 - summary
Things are looking up again for the plastics and rubber industry in Russia. Interplastica 2011 characterised by positive market developments/20,000 trade visitors very interested in international vendors
Upakovka/Upak Italia 2011 - summary
Upakovka/Upak Italia 2011: The Russian packaging market is gaining noticeable momentum.
