ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

Latest developments in 3D printing / Sustainability is new keyword / Applications in medical, automotive sectors / Development of inline inspection tech

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

3D printing with increased focus on sustainability / Parts optimisation applications on the rise / Healthcare sector offers large market potential – Sculpteo, Wohlers reports

SUPPLY CHAINS

German chemical, plastics companies turn to Europe / Links with China due for shift – DZ Bank survey

GERMAN ECONOMY

SMEs must reorient themselves due to energy crisis / Four out of five companies in the chemical industry under massive pressure / DZ Bank survey

EUROPEAN PROCESSORS

Energy surcharges from resin makers said to endanger shops / Return of fees “regrettable” / Polymer suppliers complain about effects of price pressures

BOPP FILMS

Pandemic spurs global growth / Capacity rises to over 16 mn t per year / China home to half of world output / Brückner dominates film line sales

POLYURETHANE FOAM

TDI shortage hits flexible foam supply / Impact felt at European furniture, mattress firms / Historic high prices likely

POLYURETHANE FOAM

Downturn in European flexible foam demand continues / TDI supply expected to improve / Mattress recycling making progress

GERMAN PLASTICS INDUSTRY

Outlook for mid-sized firms worst in over a decade / Plastics and chemical sector struggles with costs, shortages – DZ Bank poll

POLYCARBONATE SHEETS

Current geopolitical, energy market reality cause for concern for EPSE members

PLASTICS PROCESSING GERMANY

GKV draws mixed conclusions for 2021: industry turnover increasing, but companies under massive pressure / Shortage of raw materials to remain high

PLASTICS PROCESSING GERMANY

Sales rise from January to November 2021 / Construction industry helps boost exports

GERMAN PLASTICS INDUSTRY

DZ Bank survey: Processor margins under pressure / Nearly one in five shops have rejected orders

PLASTICS PROCESSING EUROPE

PCE warns of dangers from energy surcharges / Plastics converters may choose to exit Europe

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

Value of market for 3D printing materials to skyrocket / Shorter lead times, development costs contributing factors: Frost & Sullivan report

POLYURETHANE FOAM

Europur outlines end-of-life options / Progress on chemical recycling projects / Initiatives needed to collect mattress and furniture waste, create markets for recyclate

POLYURETHANE FOAMS EUROPE

2020 presented a range of challenges / Sharp rise in demand in H2 / Slabstock foam sees almost 4% increase / Higher growth in foam production in Southeast Europe

POLYPROPYLENE FILM

European cast film production up for capacity expansion / Growth in demand due to food, medical packaging / AMI report

PLASTICS INDUSTRY GERMANY

Sector serves as prime example for sustainability – DZ Bank study

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

3D printing could exceed 5% of global manufacturing by 2040, lower world trade / ING report