HIRING

UK plastics and waste firms struggle to recruit / “Workforce central to the transition to a circular economy” / Young Germans show less interest in plastics sector

RAW MATERIALS

Follow-up: Even more German builders report supply shortages in May / Construction companies see stagnant growth in 2021

PLASTICS PROCESSING / RAW MATERIAL MARKETS

Hand-wringing everywhere / Processors' associations react with concern: “Don't leave us hanging!” / Restrictions likely to continue well into April / Calmer price situation first expected at year's end

PLASTICS PROCESSING GERMANY

Turnover for H1 2019 down on 2018 / Heavy falls in June / Technical components still a big worry / Industrial packaging, building products and consumer goods also on the decline

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

FLUOROPOLYMERS

German industry association pro-K sees PTFE prices continuing to rise / Short supply clashes with robust demand