https://www.plastech.biz/en/news/tag/polyethylene-pe-64 · 27.07.2026

Polyethylene (PE)
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European producers plan to increase LLDPE and LDPE prices

European producers of LLDPE and LDPE plan to increase prices next month in line with the rise in ethylene costs.

2024-07-23 polypropylene (PP)

BASF launches game-changing heat and light stabilizer Tinuvin NOR 211 AR

BASF launches Tinuvin NOR 211 AR to support film producers and converters globally in navigating the challenging landscape of plasticulture - the use of plastic materials in agricultural applications.

2024-07-18 film

ExxonMobil Introduces Enable 1617 performance polyethylene

ExxonMobil today announced the launch of its Enable 1617 performance polyethylene (PE) grade: a compelling potential solution for high-performance thin-gauge hand wrap applications.

2024-07-18 resins

Shortage of materials on the market results in an increase in their prices

As forecasted by Chem-Courier, due to shortages of certain materials in the market, their prices have increased. However, if there are further increases, it will be by another 10-20 euros.

2024-07-16 analysis

Der Grüne Punkt supplies recyclates for transport protection

Nestlé Germany, Duo Plast and Der Grüne Punkt use recyclates from the Yellow Bag in stretch hoods for the first time / Systalen LDPE 3.0 makes it possible.

2024-07-15 recycling

Gneuss introduces new series of OMNI recycling lines

The Gneuss MRS Extrusion Technology is well known as an alternative for the recycling of contaminated materials such as Polyester (PET), Polystyrene (PS), Polypropylene (PP) or Polyethylene (PE).

2024-07-09 recycling

Demand for polyethylene and polypropylene below average

Market participants anticipate another price increase in the second half of the month. Such assumptions are based on the progressive reduction in the availability of polyethylene, both European and imported.

2024-07-09 polyethylene (PE)

European producers try to hold EP prices

Based on problems with the availability of imported materials, European producers will attempt to maintain prices at the level of the previous month or slightly raise them.

2024-07-03 financial results

Unveiling Mondi's FlexiBag Reinforced

Mondi is launching FlexiBag Reinforced, a new range of recyclable and cost-effective PE-based mono-material packaging.

2024-07-03 packaging industry

Krones Recycling is spun off as an independent subsidiary company

On 1 July 2024, Krones Recycling GmbH, under the management of Dr Michael Gotsche, commenced business operations with headquarters in Flensburg. The newly founded company takes over all activities relating to plastics recycling, but continues to utilise Krones' global production, sales and service network.

2024-07-02 circular economy

Grafe sees black - perfectly black

Masterbatch specialist offers the ideal colouring for every plastic.

2024-06-26 plastics

Market players hoped for an increase in demand for PE

Market players had hoped for increased PE demand due to summer activities in Europe, but they did not observe significant impacts. Nonetheless, this month is described as relatively active in PE and PP sales.

2024-06-17 statistics