PLASTICS EUROPE

Benny Mermans named president of European trade association

WORLD PLASTICS COUNCIL

President Benny Mermans elected for second term

UN PLASTICS TREATY

“The work is far from over”: Polymer production remains contentious in fourth session / Some convergence on waste management, recycling / 170 nations strive toward a global agreement

WORLD PLASTICS COUNCIL

Chevron VP Mermans tapped as next chairman

BERTSCHI

Successful opening of plastics import hub in Antwerp / Chevron Phillips welcomes container concept

USA

Shale gas carousel turns faster / Giant field found in west Texas / President-elect Trump expected to promote fracking / Much of new plastics output earmarked for export

KI GROUP POLYMER SUMMIT K 2016

Between fear and opportunity / Key industry stakeholders comment on raw material market shifts and impacts on the plastics industry / Second session of KI Group's exclusive summit during “K 2016”