Plastics industry in Europe to pick up from 2014
Polymer demand growth in Europe for 2013 is expected to be static compared with 2012, according to Applied Market Information Ltd.
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First market report on polystyrene
In recently published study the market research institute Ceresana analyzes and examines the development of the global market for polystyrene.
Porous plastic for toy safety
Porex Corporation offers porous plastic and fiber nib components, which are utilized in writing instruments, including children's coloring markers.
New concept for food fackaging from LyondellBasell
New addition to Toppyl family of polyolefin resins provides a new level of convenience and ease of use, without sacrificing protection.
Launch of the World Plastics Council
The main aim of the new organization is to be the voice of global plastics manufacturers.
BASF at the K 2013 with a first tape demonstrator part
Automated production process with new BASF Ultracom composites package.
BASF launches Ultramid S Balance for monofilaments
The high performance polyamide 6.10, partly based on renewable resources, is available in various viscosities.
Omya opens a new calcium carbonate plant in Russia
From early 2014, the company will supply the local plastics industry with the Omyacarb and Omyafilm brands.
Plastics converters criticises plans for bag ban
EuPC published response to calls to 'Ban or tax oil-based plastic shopping bags'.
BASF invites to rethink materials at K show
One of the BASF's exhibits at K 2013 is concept bicycle made from more than 20 different plastics.
EuBP: Ban or tax oil-based plastic shopping bags
Bioplastics association publishes position paper on shopping bags.
Perstorp investing in the plastic materials market
The Perstorp Group will be presenting four new products for the plastic materials market at K Fair.
