In-line quality control for plastic recyclate
The RecyQuant research project makes it possible to monitor and maintain tolerable levels of foreign materials in the recyclate directly in the process.
Polypropylene (PP)
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European PE producers plan to raise prices next month
European PE producers plan to increase prices next month in line with rising ethylene rates. According to Chem-Courier forecasts, the value of ethylene is expected to advance by €20-25/t in August.
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.
RecyClass finetunes Design for Recycling Guidelines
New version of the Design for Recycling Guidelines for all plastic packaging streams was released by RecyClass.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Grafe sees black - perfectly black
Masterbatch specialist offers the ideal colouring for every plastic.
Borealis introduces glass-fiber reinforced PP with 65% PCR for demanding automotive applications
Borealis is pleased to introduce Borcycle GD3600SY, a glass-fiber reinforced polypropylene (PP) compound with 65% post-consumer recycled (PCR) polymer content.
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.
