EUPC

New films group formed within plastics converters' association / Zelcher elected founding president

CORONAVIRUS

Industry firms continue contributions for plastic masks and shields / Multiple collaborations and networks set up in Spain

ARMANDO ALVAREZ

Takeover of Spanish packaging manufacturer Envaflex

AGRICULTURAL FILMS

Global market to grow by 7% per year, led by Asia / Grand View Research report

EUROPEAN HEAVY DUTY SACKS

Plastics' share expected to rise to 60% in 2020 / LDPE remains the major polymer used / Chemicals and fertilisers markets account for one third of European demand / AMI report

COLLATION SHRINK FILM

European market to increase at moderate pace to 850,000 t in 2020 / Down-gauging “masks” market gains / Metallocene resins offer printing opportunities at point of sale / AMI report

AGRICULTURAL FILM

Global market to reach 7m t at value of USD 10.5 bn in 2020 / LLDPE most dominant material / China as leading consumer / Grand View Research report

EUROPEAN AGRICULTURAL FILMS

Industry consumes 545,000 t/y / Plastics use has given long-term boost to productivity / Concerns over disposal / Market relatively static / AMI report