PFAS / FLUOROPOLYMERS

Is the EU serious about the PFAS ban? / Interview with pro-K expert Michael Schlipf

GERMAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Massive volume reduction and falling prices: Industry stuck in valley of tears / Significant losses for plastics processors too / No improvement expected this year

LABOUR SHORTAGE EUROPE

Critical skill shortage in plastics processing industries intensifies / Germany needs almost 500,000 foreigners per year; shortage of working migrants in Italy and Spain – study / PIE talks to industry experts

HIRING

UK plastics and waste firms struggle to recruit / “Workforce central to the transition to a circular economy” / Young Germans show less interest in plastics sector

PLASTICS AND HEALTH

What the PFAS ban proposed by the ECHA means for the plastics industry / PIE talks with materials expert Michael Schlipf about the “forever chemicals”

PLASTICS AND HEALTH

NGO recruits firms to back PFAS ban / Both sides mark their territory / No replacements for many applications

PLASTICS AND HEALTH

ECHA takes aim at “forever chemicals” PFAS / Some 10,000 substances under review / Bans or restrictions could affect imports to Europe

FLUOROPLASTICS

High prices likely to continue in 2022, says German trade group / Capacities still tight

RAW MATERIALS

Follow-up: Even more German builders report supply shortages in May / Construction companies see stagnant growth in 2021

PLASTICS PROCESSING / RAW MATERIAL MARKETS

Hand-wringing everywhere / Processors' associations react with concern: “Don't leave us hanging!” / Restrictions likely to continue well into April / Calmer price situation first expected at year's end

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Covid-19 crisis catches up with the sector in Germany / “Dramatic consequences” from second half year onwards / ZDB association expects zero growth at best / Non-residential construction particularly affected

PLASTICS PROCESSING GERMANY

Turnover for H1 2019 down on 2018 / Heavy falls in June / Technical components still a big worry / Industrial packaging, building products and consumer goods also on the decline

PLASTICS PROCESSING GERMANY

Automotive industry hitting the brakes is noticeable in the first quarter / Decline in sales of technical parts / Picture is one of uncertainty

FLUOROPOLYMERS

German industry association pro-K sees PTFE prices continuing to rise / Short supply clashes with robust demand

FLUOROPOLYMERS

German industry association warns of tight market and massive price hikes

FLUOROPOLYMERS

Market characterised by continuing price increases

GERMAN PLASTICS PROCESSING

Growth rate reaches 5% mark in 2017 / Renewed record turnover and processed volume / Lack of skilled staff becomes more acute / Confidence predominates at start of 2018

FLUOROPOLYMERS

Global PTFE prices continue to rise / Tight supply due to plant closures in China

FLUOROPOLYMERS

German industry association expects price hikes for PTFE / Capacity shortage in China

RIMOWA

French luxury group LVMH purchases German suitcase manufacturer / Grandson of founder Morszeck remains in management / 2016 sales forecast to exceed EUR 400m

FLUOROPOLYMERS

Relaxation on feedstock front expected to continue / Weak euro drives up import prices / Germany's Pro-K reports

GERMAN PLASTICS PROCESSING

Sales hit new high in 2014 / Record number of employees / Widespread confidence for 2015 / GKV president still sees big challenges in energy policy and lack of trained personnel

GERMAN PLASTICS PROCESSING

GKV industry association sees increasingly dynamic sales growth / Sector posts record revenues in 2013 / Improved profitability / Twin challenges of renewable energy laws and lack of skilled staff

FLUOROPOLYMERS

German industry association says supply picture has improved / Prices remain at a high level / Summer business will be dominated by cooling agents

FLUOROPOLYMERS

German industry association warns of feedstock shortages / High prices expected to stay until year's end