Exports boost Italy's plastic sector in 2011
These projections highlight excellent performance in exports and general stability of the domestic market.
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Stretch and shrink film demand on the rise
Demand for stretch and shrink film in the U.S. is forecast to rise 3.3% yearly to $2.4 billion in 2015, according the latest study from The Freedonia Group, an industry market research firm.
PlasticsEurope annual report: 265 million tonnes of plastics produced
While producing 21.5% of the world’s total volume of plastics material, the European plastics industry also provides jobs to 1.6 million Europeans - informs PlasticsEurope in his own annual report.
Slovnaft invests in manufacturing of plastics
Slovnaft plans to implement three large investment projects in Bratislava refinery in next 42 months with total value more then 300 million euro.
Mauser opens new IBC line in The Netherlands
Mauser Group, a worldwide leading company in industrial packaging, has opened a new IBC line at its facility in Oosterhout, the Netherlands.
Brenntag announces expansion of territories with Colonial Chemical Inc.
Brenntag Specialties Europe announces that Colonial Chemical Inc. named them sole distributor in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland. This agreement expands the representation of Brenntag with Colonial Chemical, which presently includes Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, U.K. and Ireland.
Interview with Friedbert Klefenz, President of Bosch Packaging Technology
Friedbert Klefenz, President of Bosch Packaging Technology, highlights the company’s 150 years of packaging experience, current and future challenges, and why he supports the FAO’s Save Food initiative.
Glass packaging growth sheds light on bright future
Glass packaging production volumes in Europe grew by 4.7% in the first half 2011 according to data published today by the European Container Glass Federation (FEVE). The growth builds on increased production already recorded in 2010.
VDMA raises its 2011 plastics and rubber machinery growth forecast further
VDMA raises its 2011 plastics and rubber machinery growth forecast further
Bioplastics: 1 Million Metric Tons demand in 2015
Global demand for biodegradable and biobased plastics will more than triple to over one million metric tons in 2015, valued at $2.9 billion. Bioplastics have moved past the initial phase of market introduction and are now experiencing robust increases in demand in virtually all parts of the world.
PolyOne and Sanitized collaborate on healthcare solutions
PolyOne Corporation, a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, announced an alliance with Sanitized AG, a leading producer of antimicrobials with over 50 years of experience, to provide innovative, customizable polymer solutions for specialized healthcare and medical device applications.
BASF to build high performance specialty plastics plant in Korea
BASF will build a new plant to produce Ultrason polyethersulfone (PESU), one of BASF’s high-performance thermoplastics, at the company’s site in Yeosu, Korea.
