Global ethylene and propylene prices have dropped significantly
According to the forecasts of Chem-Courier, the contract price of ethylene has decreased by €30/t compared to last month.
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An industry-first: BASF is expanding its Biopolymers portfolio
BASF is now offering the packaging industry a way to increase the use of renewable feedstocks.
Perfect conclusion to Chinaplas's return to Shanghai
After a six-year hiatus, Chinaplas 2024 made a glorious return to Shanghai and concluded successfully on April 26 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Hongqiao, Shanghai, PR China.
Borealis to establish recyclate-based polyolefins compounding line in Belgium
Borealis is pleased to announce the installation of a semi-commercial demonstration recyclate-based polyolefins (rPO) compounding line in Beringen, Belgium.
In June, players expect an increase in demand for PE and PP
As previously reported by Chem-Courier, demand for food film and plastic bottles may increase in the near future due to European events such as the Olympics and the Football Championship, which will take place this summer.
Plastpol is once again a successful event for Moretto
Visitors to the Moretto stand showed considerable interest in finding innovative, high-performance and energy-saving solutions.
Improved technical properties of Recyclates and Virgin Polymers through Tremin 939
A clever combination of polymer and fillers often offers a technically and economically viable solution for a wide range of modern and demanding applications.
Expected dynamics of commodity polymer prices in the third quarter of 2024
We now have to live with fluctuating prices and volatility. It is important to identify the phases of the cycles well; buy at the right time and in sufficient quantities
MOL's €1.3 billion polyol complex in Tiszaújváros inaugurated
The €1.3 billion project is MOL's largest organic investment to date, for which it has also received support from the Hungarian state. The complex will produce raw materials for durable plastic consumer goods such as bed mattresses, moulded car seats, insulation for houses and elastic rubber soles for sports shoes. Thanks to the innovative technology of Germany's thyssenkrupp Uhde and Evonik, the plant is operating with the most advanced technology available.
PP prices unchanged, PE prices decreased
Market players expect only a modest increase in demand.
May prices will be announced later
PE, PP demand continues to remain low in Poland. Market players note that off-grade material has been more popular this month.
Sharp innovation for the future
In a unique collaboration, the Swedish manufacturers Morakniv, Alleima, Rondo Plast (Polykemi Group) and TK Pac have come together to develop a knife that is largely made from recycled material.
