UNITED CAPS

First solutions for attached plastic closures / Presented at "K 2019" together with LyondellBasell

PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT

European beverage associations criticise EU draft directive on bottle caps / PwC study reveals high costs / Better collection systems called for

BIOAMBER

Renewable feedstock producer files for bankruptcy protection in US and Canada

KI GROUP POLYMER SUMMIT K 2016

High-ranking industry representatives detail their experiences with China / Exclusive KI Group event draws 240 attendees

KI GROUP POLYMER SUMMIT K 2016

Sino-European relations enter a new stage / Virtual explosion in M&A activities / Exclusive conference during upcoming “K” fair

AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

Demand for new cars in Europe to bottom out in 2013 / Slight growth predicted for 2014 / Production stagnates at 12m vehicles / Producers fight poor demand with technology / Suppliers raise proportion of plastics in cars

ROMPETROL

Consolidation of petrochemical activities ready for shareholder approval / Need to improve efficiency

PACKAGING

"Sustainable packaging" term should be scrapped, say UK companies / Sustainability improvements needed across the supply chain / PwC report

SAARGUMMI

Huge interest in insolvent seal manufacturer / Restructuring could require only a few months