GERMAN SUPPLY INDUSTRY

Companies still deep in crisis / Lower sales, production output, personnel, plant utilisation – ArGeZ

EUROPEAN CAR MARKET

EU registrations continue lower / EVs retain lead in market share

ITALY

Government bailout of EUR 2.5 bn for automotive components sector / Switch to weapons production possible

CONSTRUCTION MARKET

UK output dives in February / Slump in residential activity leads downturn

EUROPEAN TUBES MARKET

Lacklustre demand for pharma, cosmetics products in 2024 / Moderate outlook for H1 2025

WIND ENERGY

Turbine construction in Europe loses momentum / Energy security targets at risk / Trump tariffs have limited impact on industry

EUROPEAN CONSTRUCTION MARKET

Activity slump eases in January, but downturn persists / 2025 offers some cause for optimism following dire 2024, say experts

EUROPEAN CAR MARKET

EU registrations fall in January / EVs retain lead in market share

AUTOMOTIVE RECYCLING

CEO-led coalition launches feasibility study / Real-world data sought from 100 end-of-life vehicles

REUSABLE CUPS

Initiative launched in Glasgow / Collaboration with Burger King, other major retailers

FLEXIBLE PACKAGING

European prices for plastic materials mostly down in Q4 / Increase in year-on-year comparison / US, German politics bolster uncertainty

PLASTIC PACKAGING GERMANY

National introduction of EU plastic levy on hold / Decision unlikely before federal election

PLASTIC PACKAGING GERMANY

Packaging consumption decreases significantly – GVM report

GERMAN PACKAGING MARKET

Packaging and film manufacturers anticipate rise in sales / Stabilisation in export business expected – IK business survey

EUROPEAN CAR MARKET

Rise in December EU registrations supports 2024 growth / EVs account for over half of sales last year

SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING

Consumer willingness to pay extra drops in 2024 / One-third still sceptical about alternative solutions – Simon-Kucher study

BIODEGRADABLE PLASTICS

Global demand for biodegradable, compostable packaging to rise by 8.8% by 2029 / Scepticism among brand owners, converters – Smithers report

PLASTICS PACKAGING GERMANY

Recyclability increases only minimally / Recycling routes lacking / Voluntary commitment nevertheless achievable – IK report

FOOD PACKAGING

EU industry steps closer to circularity / Circular FoodPack project tackles challenges in PE flexible packaging recycling

AUTOMOTIVE

Umbrella group tells EU lawmakers to ‘stick with End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation plan' / Resisting pressure to water down proposals ‘will boost recycled content in new vehicles'