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

PLASTICS PROCESSING GERMANY

Automotive industry hitting the brakes is noticeable in the first quarter / Decline in sales of technical parts / Picture is one of uncertainty

PLASTIC PIPES

Doubling the use of recyclate in Germany is realistic, says plastic pipes association KRV

PLASTIC PIPES

TEPPFA launches campaign to highlight pipes' suitability for sewerage systems / Four national trade associations focus on product's benefits in engineering projects

GERMAN BUILDING INDUSTRY

Sector lags general economic recovery / Revenues slightly down in 2010 / Slow growth expected this year / Polymer prices follow costs upward / Weak demand dampens return to profitability

PLASTIC PIPES

German business climate index hits new high / Polymer price rises still pressuring earnings