Polyethylene market under pressure – weak demand in Europe
Although the October ethylene price was unchanged, HDPE, LLDPE and LDPE prices are expected to fall next week. Weak market conditions and persistently low converter activity are the drivers.
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The state of the plastics processing industry: challenges and risks to competitiveness
The European plastics industry faces challenges from strict regulations, rising recycling demands, and record-high energy costs. Production is shifting outside the EU, risking dependence on imports and weakened competitiveness.
Omya names global leadership for polymer distribution unit
Omya Performance Polymer Distribution has established its global leadership team, setting out roles across regions, product lines and functions. The company plans to introduce the team at K 2025 in Dusseldorf.
The iceberg effect: what lies beneath the crisis in Europe’s plastics recycling sector?
The European plastics recycling sector is sliding into one of its deepest crises to date. By the end of 2025, Europe will have lost nearly one million tonnes of recycling capacity since 2023.
Bole showcases next-generation injection moulding technologies at K 2025
At K 2025 in Düsseldorf, the world’s leading trade fair for plastics and rubber, Bole proudly presents a powerful lineup of injection moulding innovations that are setting new benchmarks in efficiency, sustainability, and advanced applications.
K trade fair sets the direction for the plastics industry
Interview with Thomas Franken, Director of K Show.
Röhm strengthens Worms site and global production network
Röhm has commissioned a new sulfuric acid plant at its Worms site, reinforcing its global MMA and PMMA production network. The modern unit replaces a facility damaged in 2023 and supports regional MMA supply.
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.
Norda and Envalior develop a durable trail shoe
Norda and Envalior have introduced the 001A trail running shoe featuring a midsole based on Arnitel Performance. The model targets higher energy return and lower weight versus the original 001 while maintaining long-distance durability.
Focus on radiation crosslinking: BGS experts at K 2025
Radiation crosslinking opens up completely new possibilities for polymers: Precise crosslinking can improve mechanical properties, increase heat resistance and abrasion resistance, and significantly increase chemical resistance.
Rubber Street returns to K 2025 with record 19 exhibitors
Rubber Street will return to Hall 6 at K 2025, jointly organised by wdk and Messe Düsseldorf. The 500 m2 special area is fully booked with a record 19 exhibitors covering the elastomer and TPE value chain, and will feature reusable flooring made from recycled tyre rubber.
The impact of optical sorting accuracy on the quality of polymer regranulate
If someone tried to trace their everyday life without plastic today, it would quickly prove to be an almost impossible task. Plastics have become so ubiquitous that it is difficult to notice how quickly everyday items turn into waste.
