RIGID PET FILM

PPWR triggers push for development / Capacity increase essential – Forum Rezyklat study / NAPCOR calls for political support

UK CONSTRUCTION

Housebuilding decline drives down output in August / Major UK housebuilder warns it will make loss this year

EUROPEAN CONSTRUCTION

Rate of activity decline slows in July / Demand still weak, project cancellations rise

AUTOMOTIVE EUROPE

Popularity of EVs reaches tipping point / Trump's conflict with Iran continues to drive sales

TURKEY

Production and sales of household appliances continue to decline

AUTOMOTIVE LIGHTING

Covestro, Forvia, BMW among partners in headlamp-recycling research project

PLASTIC PACKAGING

High recyclate prices inhibit demand, restrict supply / Use of recycled content falling behind what is needed for 2030 targets

DEFENCE INDUSTRY

European defence boom opens new markets for plastics / Czech, Finnish processors pivot to military applications / High-value defence products boost margins

E-COMMERCE PACKAGING

Global market to see strong, steady growth to 2031 / Flexible formats gain momentum

AUTOMOTIVE RECYCLING

Europe-wide consultation process / TecPart to host public web conference to coordinate industry position on 18 August

UK CONSTRUCTION

Sector showing evidence of stabilising / Declines slow in commercial and housebuilding activity

FOOD PACKAGING

OPP films dominate Europe's flexible food packaging market – Schönwald study

PACKAGING GERMANY

Consumers attach increasing importance to waste separation and sustainability – AVU Packaging Monitor

EUROPEAN CAR INDUSTRY

Registrations strong through H1 as electrification takes hold

UK CONSTRUCTION

Subdued market persists / Housebuilding activity falls at fastest pace / Input price inflation eases

FLEXIBLE PACKAGING EUROPE

Geopolitical risks drive steep price increases for packaging grades / BOPP film almost doubles in price in Q2

PLASTIC PACKAGING GERMANY

IK business survey: feedstock price shock pressures profits / Most companies expect sales and exports to remain stable

PLASTIC PACKAGING SPAIN

Plastics recyclers association Anarpla calls for tighter traceability, verification of recycled content claims / Unverified imports spur shift in trade flows for stretch film

EUROPEAN CAR INDUSTRY

Sales strength continues / Interest in Chinese models drives gains

WHITE GOODS TURKEY

Industry sees drop in production, export in 2026 / Plastic products fare better than other segments / Pursuing EU sustainability standards takes toll on processors