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Ceresana: Market Study Plasticizers

09.08.2017 - Large amounts of plasticizers are processed to make brittle plastics, elastomers, paints and varnishes, as well as adhesives smooth, flexible or even useful in the first place. The latest, already fourth, plasticizer report by the market research company Ceresana forecasts the demand for this controversial...

Sanner: 14 new injection-molding machines for the production facility in Bensheim

08.08.2017 - Sanner GmbH, a manufacturer of high-quality primary plastic packaging and medical devices, has completed the expansion of its production facility in Bensheim. 14 new, state-of-the-art injection-molding machines were installed to improve production processes. With an investment of close to three million...

Erema: TecDay Recycling & Compounding - Debut of the EdelweissCompounding line

02.08.2017 - About 60 visitors to the Recycling & Compounding TecDay organized by KraussMaffei Berstorff and EREMA received insider information about state-of-the-art technologies, innovative machinery and unparalleled services around plastics recycling. "For recycling specialists, compounding companies and university...

Ashland: Price increases on all gelcoats in North America

01.08.2017 - Ashland announced that effective August 15th, 2017 or as contracts allow, it will increase the price of its complete portfolio of gelcoats in North America by $0.05/lb on white colors and $0.04/lb on all other colors. This increase is primarily driven by continued escalation of costs in key raw materials...

Ceresana: New Market Study Polypropylene

01.08.2017 - Polypropylene (PP) is the second most important standard plastic after polyethylene, compatible with many processing technologies, and used for the most diverse applications ranging from packaging to household appliances, clothes, and vehicles. Ceresana analyzed the global market for polypropylene already...

Ineos Styrolution: Price decrease for ABS in July

05.07.2017 - The Gross Market Price level in Europe for Terluran ABS valid as of July 1st, 2017 is -40€/mt versus June 2017.

Trinseo: Price Increases for Polystyrene and SAN in Europe

04.07.2017 - Trinseo, a global materials company and manufacturer of plastics, latex binders and synthetic rubber, and its affiliate companies in Europe announced today price increases for all polystyrene (PS) and SAN grades. Effective July 4, 2017, or as existing contract terms allow, the contract and spot prices...

PlasticsEurope Launches Industry Initiative to Drive Innovative Recycling Solutions for Polystyrene

30.06.2017 - PlasticsEurope recently launched an initiative to promote innovative recycling solutions for Polystyrene, in a push to support the European Union’s circular economy plan. The group aims to engage the value chain in the development and industrialization of promising new recycling technologies. Focusing...

BASF: Price increase for Neopentylglycol, Trimethylolpropane and 1,6-Hexanediol in Europe

06.06.2017 - BASF is increasing the prices of the following polyalcohols with immediate effect or as existing contracts permit in Europe: Neopentylglycol (NPG) +200 Euro/mt Trimethylolpropane (TMP) +200 Euro/mt 1,6-Hexanediol (HDO) +100 Euro/mt Neopentylglycol (NPG) is a high-quality intermediate used, for...

Trinseo: Price Increase for Polystyrene in Europe

01.06.2017 - Trinseo, a global materials company and manufacturer of plastics, latex binders and synthetic rubber, and its affiliate companies in Europe announced today price increase for all polystyrene (PS) grades. Effective June 1, 2017, or as existing contract terms allow, the contract and spot prices for the...

Trinseo: Price Increases for Polycarbonate in Europe

01.06.2017 - Trinseo,a global materials company and manufacturer of plastics, latex binders and synthetic rubber, and its affiliate companies in Europe announced today price increases for all Polycarbonate (PC) grades. Effective June 1, 2017, or as existing contract terms allow, the contract and spot prices for...

PlasticsEurope: CEO of Versalis elected new President

01.06.2017 - Daniele Ferrari, CEO of Versalis (Eni), has been elected President of PlasticsEurope, succeeding Patrick Thomas, CEO of Covestro, who held this office since 2011. Mr Ferrari was elected by PlasticsEurope’s General Assembly, on 1 June in Madrid. Daniele Ferrari paid tribute to his predecessor, praising...

BASF increases prices for pigments worldwide

01.06.2017 - Effective today, or as contracts allow, BASF will increase prices for numerous pigments by up to 15 percent worldwide. The price increase predominantly affects phthalocyanine and inorganic pigments used in the coatings, plastics and printing industries. The price adjustments are necessary due to...

BASF: Price increase for butanediol and derivatives in Europe

01.06.2017 - With immediate effect, or as existing contracts permit, BASF SE will increase its European selling prices for the following products:

Ineos Styrolution: Price decrease for ABS in May

03.05.2017 - The Gross Market Price level in Europe for Terluran ABS valid as of May 1st, 2017 is -140€/mt versus April 2017.

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