LOGISTICS

How will punitive tariffs from US shake up goods trade? / Freight rates continue to fall

POLYURETHANE MARKET

World TPU demand to rise by 2.5% in 2025 / Growth relies on specialised grades and advanced formulations – IAL Consultants report

AUDI

PC+PET recyclates incorporated into painted radiator grilles for two models / Cooperation with German compounder

FISCHER AUTOMOTIVE

Mutares acquires automotive segment / Transaction set to be completed this summer

AUTOMOTIVE RECYCLING

Audi, Mercedes-Benz incorporate more recycled material in serial production / Chemical reclaim of plastics waste from cars project

LYONDELLBASELL

US resin maker teams up with Audi to use chemical recycled plastics for automotive interior parts

LOGISTICS

Ship on fire off the Azores / Higher insurance premiums for the shipping industry? / Air freight rates drop by a quarter within a week

AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

First edition of new "IAA" motor show in Munich loses exhibitors / PwC survey: 70% Germans, 97% Chinese willing to change mobility behaviour

AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

Electromobility promises suppliers more added value / A material shift when the engine compartment cools? / Battery shortage could be test for Europe / McKinsey report: Automotive software market to grow by 250% by 2030

AUDI

Carmaker starts pilot project for chemical recycling / Focus on pyrolysis oil

AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

Supply chains remain unreliable / Volatile demand affecting production more than usual / Suppliers expect at least 20-30% lower sales for the year / Losses inevitable

CARCLO

UK moulder sells Wipac Czech business to Magna

ALBIS

Separation of distribution and compounding business / More competencies for the new divisions / Weak automotive industry depresses sales

LANXESS

Two new production lines for composite material start operations / Lanxess subsidiary widens capacity by 50%

AUDI

More 3D printing with plastics / Auxiliary tools for the "R8"

AUDI

Full-colour multi-material 3D printing in prototyping / Replacement of conventional production technologies

REHAU

Converter invests EUR 150m in Hungary / New factory to supply Mercedes

SGL

Carbon fibre producer takes sole ownership of Benteler-SGL / Deal expands serial production capabilities and gains sites in Austria

LYONDELLBASELL

Production start at new PP compounding plant in China / Components for automotive market

DR. SCHNEIDER

Expansion of production site in Poland / Improvements for automotive supply

CONTINENTAL

Issuing of safety recalls / 14 automobile manufacturers might be affected / Millions of possibly faulty parts in circulation

KOCH INDUSTRIES

Full control over Guardian Industries / Purchase of outstanding shares brings leading global tier 1 supplier SGR into conglomerate's fold

LG CHEM

Construction of electric vehicle battery plant in Poland / Production to begin in 2018

AIRBUS

Airplane manufacturer seeking to acquire carbon fibre-reinforced plastics processor Xperion Aerospace

PLASTIC OMNIUM

European Commission gives conditional approval for purchase of Faurecia's Exterior Systems unit / Deal contingent on divestiture of seven European plants