One year from now K in Düsseldorf will open its doors
The countdown has begun: precisely one year from now K in Düsseldorf will open its doors for the global plastics and rubber industry from 8 to 15 October 2025.
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Contract monomer prices are forecast to rise further in September
The tense political situation in various parts of the world may affect the plastics market in Poland. A Hungarian PE producer, for example, will face the issue of oil supply diversion.
Will the market accept an increase in ethylene and propylene prices?
Judging by the first market offers, the price in August will increase by €30-60/t; however, whether the market will accept the increase will be known by the end of next week.
NPE2024 unveils official registration and exhibit space data
NPE2024: The Plastics Show, announced its final registration and paid exhibit space results data, totaling 51,396 registrants and 1,106,767 square feet respectively.
Neste and Mitsubishi Corporation agree on partnership to develop supply chains
Neste and Mitsubishi Corporation (“MC”) have agreed to establish a strategic partnership focusing on developing value chains for renewable chemicals and plastics for and with Japanese brands.
Materials, processes, energy: the focus is on efficiency at Fakuma 2024
The industry will meet in Friedrichshafen for the 29th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing from the 15th through the 19th of October, 2024.
MSV 2024 - innovations and 3D printing
The MSV International Industrial Fair will once again bring together in one place the innovations that are pushing industrial production into a new era.
Plast Eurasia Istanbul is preparing for its 33rd edition
Plast Eurasia will be the top choice for industry professionals who want to grow their business and keep abreast of industry developments for the 33rd time! The largest gathering of the Eurasia region, where nearly 1,500 companies and industry experts will convene, will take place on December 4-7
Borealis appoints Stefan Doboczky as new CEO
The Supervisory Board of Borealis today announced Stefan Doboczky as the new CEO of Borealis, effective July 1, 2024.
From old tires to new car parts
Neste, Borealis and Covestro have signed a project agreement to enable the recycling of discarded tires into high-quality plastics for automotive applications.
Global ethylene and propylene prices have dropped significantly
According to the forecasts of Chem-Courier, the contract price of ethylene has decreased by €30/t compared to last month.
An industry-first: BASF is expanding its Biopolymers portfolio
BASF is now offering the packaging industry a way to increase the use of renewable feedstocks.
