Kraiburg TPE at Fakuma 2023
New compounds for drinking water and hot water applications as well as trendsetting TPE solutions that contain high proportions of bio-based and recycled materials
Polypropylene (PP)
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Fakuma 2023 is all about sustainability for Polykemi
The compounder Polykemi AB will be exhibiting at Fakuma 2023 with sustainability solutions as an overall theme.
PE, PP prices go up, PVC ones stay unchanged in Europe
According to Chem-Courier’s data, PE prices gained €30 - 60/t week on week depending on the grade, or €70 - 125/t month on month, in Europe last week. However, this had no effect on demand.
Arburg exhibit at Fakuma 2023
Allrounder 720 A: Efficient injection compression moulding of IML thin-walled cups
The tyranny of the MFR
The plastics industry faces significant challenges in the coming years between 2025-2030. According to the commitments of the European Plastics Pactan average of 25-30% recycled plastic must be used in plastic finished products and packaging materials.
Polish polyolefin market tight
PE and PP supply has tightened in the Polish market this week. It was nearly impossible to get the material from polyolefin producers for two weeks prior to this one, and now it is getting increasingly more difficult to buy it from traders as well.
PE, PP prices start rising in Poland
"Many customers are interested in prices and will most likely start restocking in August" - a market participant said.
Sirmax accelerates the production of its self-extinguishing compound
Extremely high technology, low toxicity and customized colors are the hallmarks of Sirmax granules
Polish market begins to change
The situation has begun changing in the Polish polyolefin market. PE and PP producers are reducing their capacity utilisation or storing their products while refusing to sell large quantities of the commodity to traders and converters.
Polyolefin prices down, but long-term outlook positive
Demand for injection PE has strengthened this week, according to Polish traders. ‘We get the most enquiries for injection HDPE and LDPE and the fewest requests for PP homopolymers from converters,’ one of the market players has reported. Converters that make products from PP complain about limited polymer availability.
Two injection moulding machines at Plast Milan: A small giant and a big dwarf
The German machine manufacturer BOY will present two of its injection moulding machines on the booth of its Italian representative ST.A.TE. Technologies srl in hall 24 / booth B121
PE, PP prices slide further in Poland
The situation has been unclear in the Polish polyolefin market in the first week of July. Traders have informed that converters are actively asking for quotes, but few of them are buying the commodities. Converters of polypropylene, its copolymers in particular, are the most active.
