2024 Polymer Producers Awards
Polymers for Europe Alliance announces the 2024 Polymer Producers Awards with a Special 10-Year Anniversary Celebration.
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Elix Polymers with positive results in their programmes
Elix Polymers, global leader in the manufacture of thermoplastics, closed 2024 with very positive results in terms of achieving the goals defined in their Climate Care and Sustainable Supply Chain programmes.
Polykemi Group first to upgrade new types of recycled plastics in Kunshan, China
Polykemi Group has now become the first in Kunshan, China, to be approved for expanded capabilities in upgrading of recycled plastic raw materials after completing an environmental certification process.
Omya completes acquisition of Distrupol to create global polymers distribution business
Omya has completed the previously-announced acquisition of Distrupol, a leading channel partner in the UK, Ireland and the Nordic countries with recent expansions into continental Europe.
Countdown to Moulding Expo 2025
Messe Stuttgart will again become the meeting point for the tool, pattern and mould making industry from 6 to 9 May 2025. The international press trip in February was an important milestone during the preparations for the trade fair.
MAAG Group in China: Thinking globally, acting locally
The internationally operating MAAG Group, headquartered in Oberglatt, Switzerland, has been stepping up its localization strategy in China. MAAG China has continuously increased its business activities and sales.
Polyethylene market overview - February 2025
Market participants assessed that the polyethylene demand will slow down by the end of the month. The announced order stoppages for this material as well as production overhauls further limited the number of transactions.
ECHA takes on new role to improve safety of packaging materials
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) will identify harmful chemicals in packaging and, when requested, propose restrictions on their use.
With Sacmi, San Benedetto remains Italy’s top "total beverage" player
San Benedetto aims to “maximize the advantages provided by machine and process data” and it achieves that goal by drawing on the latest SACMI technologies and digital tools, designed to enhance sustainability, efficiency and performance.
PE and PP price changes in Poland in 2024
Prices in the polyolefin market in Poland in 2024 changed due to various factors, such as: the level of demand from converters, the availability and quantity of imported material, the price of oil, the impact of the overall European economy, as well as the geopolitical situation worldwide.
The Circular Valley Foundation has set itself the goal of advancing the circular economy
Dr. Carsten Gerhardt, Chairman of the Circular Valley Foundation, talks in an interview about the vision behind the foundation and the highlights of the Circular Valley Convention.
Dassault Systèmes' strong results for Q4
Dassault Systèmes today reports its IFRS unaudited estimated financial results for the fourth quarter 2024 and full year ended December 31, 2024.
