TUPPERWARE

Sabic's polymers from post-consumer waste used in plastic household goods / Reusable on-the-go coffee cups

PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS

Olefins: Sabic declares force majeure on production from "Olefins 4" cracker in Geleen / Unknown impact on PE and PP production

LOGISTICS

BASF invests in storage and ship capacities / Prevention measures in case of Rhine river becoming too shallow again

SABIC

Lower prices and weak demand depress sales in Q1 / Net profit up

CLARIANT

Plastics weaken group performance in Q1 / China slowdown bites

TRINSEO

Polycarbonate business could be up for grabs / "Strategic alternatives" sought for plant in Germany

EPSE

European PC sheet association elects Erwin Roovers as president / Awards for innovation, sustainability and design at "K" 2019

SABIC

Saudi Aramco's purchase of 70% stake formally sealed / Sovereign wealth fund to receive proceeds / Benefits for two industry players

RECYCLED PACKAGING

Recycled plastic packaging to grow at 5.2% per year to 2023 / Growth spurred by sustainability shift / Smithers Pira report

PIE SPOT PRICE MONITOR

Upward trend in olefins pushing up polymers

POLYETHYLENE

HDPE 100: Iran now has its own catalysts for production

PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS

LDPE: Sabic lifts force majeure at plant in Wilton

CLARIANT

Net income in 2018 up nearly one fifth as sales rise 4% / Catalysis offsets weak plastics and coatings in Q4 / No financial guidance for 2019 and 2020

PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS

LDPE: Sabic declares force majeure on supply from Wilton

AEROSPACE PLASTICS

Demand to rise at a CAGR of over 7% to 2023 / Lightweighting and fuel efficiency major drivers of growth / PMMA accounts for largest share of market

SABIC

Polymer production from packaging waste / Supply partnership with Unilever, Vinventions and Walki

PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT

Global alliance of 29 companies aims to help manage plastics waste / Commitments totalling over USD 1 bn

PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS

PE: Sabic lifts force majeure on supply from Gelsenkirchen

SABIC

Feedstock from chemically recycled plastics for European plants / MoU with UK's Plastic Energy

LOGISTICS

Situation improves along Rhine river / More rainfall imminent / The Netherlands expects improved navigability to ARA region / Polymer production problems should ease

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

“Formnext” trade fair showcases advancing technology / Increasing use in production / Plastics still most common material / Further success depends on material availability and costs

SABIC

Launch of PP compound for nonwovens / Potential uses in personal hygiene products

POLYMER PRICES

Standard Thermoplastics Trend November 2018: Minor reductions with polyolefins / Styrenics take triple-digit plunge / Occasional supply restrictions with PVC and PP

SABIC

Nine-month net profit up by a quarter / Q3 sales improve 13%

JACOBS ENGINEERING

US contractor sells petchem division to Australian competitor / WorleyParsons signs contract for Sabic's production sites in Europe