PLASTICS INDUSTRY GERMANY

Stunning blow for GKV: assembly of delegates excludes TecPart from the association / Departing President Roth: “irreconcilable differences” / Election of new president failed

COMPOSITES

German-speaking industry meets for “JEC DACH” / Global output down 14% in 2020 / Carbon fibres could generate renewed drive

COMPOSITES

AVK and JEC plan forum for German-speaking region after “Composites Europe” cancelled / Online-only JEC World this summer

GERMANY'S PLASTICS MARKETS

New Conversio study looks at material flows in 2019 / Decline in raw material production and plastics processing / Upward trend for recycling comes to a sudden halt / Corona crisis leaves major scars

COMPOSITES

Cautious mood in the industry / “Composites Europe” trade fair continues to see drops in attendees and exhibitors / AVK report shows lightweight construction is no longer the dominant topic

COMPOSITES GERMANY

Mood in fibre-composite industry is clouding over / Automotive sector putting a brake on growth

COMPOSITES

Fewer exhibitors at "Composites Europe" / Industry associations and organisers to counteract in 2019 with "Foam Expo" / GRP growth in Europe at 2017 level / Thermoplastic matrix products and pultrusion are strong

COMPOSITES MARKET

German companies remain optimistic / Business climate worldwide largely rated “positive” / Only 3% expect deteriorating developments in Europe

EUCIA

Brussels trade body welcomes Composites UK / "Stronger voice in EU legislative is crucial"

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

COMPOSITES

Volume of GRP processed in Europe grows by 2% / European share of global production declines again / "Composites Europe" attracts far fewer visitors and exhibitors

COMPOSITES MARKET

German producers report excellent economic situation / Prospects a little dimmer / Composites Germany survey

COMPOSITES

Composites can open up new horizons in the construction industry / New focus at the “JEC” trade show in Paris / Automotive and aerospace industries still strong / Record visitor numbers / Attention turning to the lack of recycling options

COMPOSITES MARKET

German producers optimistic about global business environment / Carbon fibre-reinforced plastics still main driver, but growth slows / More than half of respondents to latest Composites Germany poll plan machinery investments

ASSOCIATIONS

Composites Germany confirms its board / CRP recycling crucial for material's acceptance

INTERVIEW

Michael Effing talks to PIE / “Hybrid moulding, SMC and high-pressure RTM will come out on top” / Composites Germany chairman believes composites applications still have huge potential

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

COMPOSITES MARKET

German companies report good business / Market survey carried out by Composites Germany

ASSOCIATIONS

Composites Germany umbrella organisation joins EuCIA / Replaces AVK

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

COMPOSITES MARKET

European GRP market stagnates at 1m t / Open processes will not match pre-2009 levels / Focus on automation and continuous closed processes / 26% increase of visitors at "Composites Europe" fair in Stuttgart

COMPOSITES MARKET

Latest figures confirm the European industry's regenerative strength / All regions except Scandinavia back to pre-crisis level / Production volume likely to grow 25% in 2010 / Open processes lose out / Price hike for glass fibres in Q4?

EVENTS

“Composites Europe 2010”