K trade fair sets the direction for the plastics industry
Interview with Thomas Franken, Director of K Show.
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Chem-Courier: polish polypropylene market under pressure
The situation on the Polish polypropylene market remains stable but difficult. Low demand and the presence of cheap imported material are limiting the ability of producers and trading companies to maintain polypropylene prices.
Krones strengthens its portfolio through acquisitions in process technology
Krones acquired 60% of GHS Separationstechnik and fully took over the Netherlands-based Can Systems Worldwide, adding decanter centrifuges and can-end handling equipment to its offering.
Kiefel presents “The Perfect Match” at Fachpack
Two technologies, one goal: the future of sustainable packaging. At Fachpack 2025 in Nuremberg, Kiefel celebrates the premiere of its new Dry Fiber technology - demonstrating how it complements the proven Wet Fiber solution to open up entirely new opportunities for FMCG brand owners and converters.
Polyethylene market in early September: between decline and hopes for recovery
The first days of September brought a development that many market players did not anticipate. Instead of stability or slight increases, the market continued to feel the effects of the summer slowdown.
Tosca offers reusable displays as an eco-friendly alternative to cardboard
Tosca promotes Crystal Clear reusable plastic POS displays as an alternative to single-use cardboard, aligned with PPWR and EPR. The modular units are available via pooling with tracking and maintenance, and the company reports up to 70% CO2 savings versus single-use systems.
The innovative DNA of plastics industry
Commentary by Anna Kozera-Szałkowska, Managing Director of Plastics Europe Poland.
Engineering plastics market to reach USD 204.2bn by 2033
Research Intelo estimates the engineering plastics market at USD 119.3 billion in 2024 and projects USD 204.2 billion by 2033, a 6.7 percent CAGR. Growth is supported by automotive, electrical and construction demand and the shift to lightweight, high-performance materials.
Forecast of PP price increase in Poland at the end of August 2025
The issues faced by European polypropylene producers may lead to a slight increase in prices in Poland in the last week of August - early September.
Haitian International increases first-half revenue by 12.5%
Haitian International reported first-half 2025 revenue of RMB 9.02 billion, up 12.5% year on year, with sales volume rising 8.8% to 29,438 injection molding machines. Overseas revenue increased 34.7% to RMB 3.82 billion.
PET preforms gain ground in Iraq's packaging industry
Iraq’s packaging sector is adopting PET preforms as manufacturers seek lightweight, cost-efficient and recyclable containers. Growing local production, rising consumption and sustainability expectations are accelerating demand across beverages, food, pharmaceuticals and household products.
Toyo Ink Europe launches Steraflex GIO low migration inks
Toyo Ink Europe has introduced Steraflex GIO, a low migration flexographic ink system formulated to comply with the German Ink Ordinance. The ink excludes intentionally added photoinitiator 379 and targets food and pharmaceutical packaging.
