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Latest european plastics news

Companies

14.06.2021 TRINSEO  Partnership with catalytic innovator ETB to scale up purified 1,3 butadiene process

14.06.2021 POLYKEMI Compounder to build new plant in China / Start-up of Chongqing facility in Q1 2022 / Total capacity expected at 120,000 t/y

14.06.2021 BRIGHTMARK Nearly EUR 560m investment for 400,000 t/y chemical recycling facility in the US / Conversion of all types of plastics waste to fuel and naphtha

14.06.2021 SABIC  Dielectric film handles high temperature and voltage / Bio-based reinforced compound targets electrical applications / Study confirms recyclability of 3D-printed scrap parts

11.06.2021 GUALAPACK  Italian stand-up pouch specialist acquires majority stake in Easysnap

10.06.2021 UPDATE - INDORAMA  PET world market leader buys recycling capacity from CarbonLite insolvency estate in Texas

10.06.2021 NATUREWORKS  Thailand approves PLA project / First biocomplex in the country / Start-up by 2024

10.06.2021 ARBURG Opening of prototyping centre in China

10.06.2021 GEORG UTZ Delivery of 100,000 reusable “GS1 Smart Box” transport containers / Distribution by pooling partner IPP

09.06.2021 BOREALIS Lower carbon footprint with 'Bornewables' PP – study / Expansion of anti-pollution project in Indonesia

09.06.2021 OMV Alfred Stern to replace Rainer Seele as CEO ahead of schedule / Strategic move towards chemicals business

09.06.2021 NEXEO PLASTICS  Acquisition of Italy's Nevicolor said to boost European presence

08.06.2021 COVESTRO  Recycling of scrap from PC composites production / Cooperation with CarboNXT

08.06.2021 BASF  Collaboration with Mitsui Chemicals to promote chemical recycling in Japan

08.06.2021 CARBIOS Takeover of remaining stake of technology developer Carbiolice

08.06.2021 TEMPUR SEALY US bed maker buys UK rival / Deal to accelerate growth in Europe's largest bedding market

07.06.2021 BEWI Izoblok acquisition strengthens EPP activities in car industry / Deal includes four plants in Europe

04.06.2021 MUTARES  Purchase of multiple Magna shops for plastic car component / Labour union says restructuring to cost jobs

04.06.2021 POLYKEMI Swedish compounder to build US facility / PP grade said to suit car interiors

04.06.2021 BIESTERFELD Distribution of Solvay's sulfone polymers in France

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People

11.06.2021 SOLVAY Carmelo Lo Faro appointed new president of materials segment

02.06.2021 TOMRA Tove Andersen named CEO

03.05.2021 MBA POLYMERS Appointment of Sam Marsters and Jonathan Armishaw to leadership roles

19.04.2021 EUCIA Ben Drogt tapped for newly created MD position

15.04.2021 ARMACELL Malte Witt appointed vice-president for EMEA

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Markets

11.06.2021 PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS  PMMA: Röhm declares force majeure on feedstock MMA from Worms

11.06.2021 TURKEY  Processed polymer volume declined in 2020 / Packaging and white goods make up ground / Positive but shaky outlook for 2021 / Associations vehemently oppose import ban on plastic waste from Europe

09.06.2021 PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS  Trinseo ends force majeure for SAN deliveries from Terneuzen

09.06.2021 LOGISTICS “Stratospheric level” / New round of container freight rate Monopoly game

09.06.2021 EPS RECYCLING  Dutch pilot plant to open in mid-June

08.06.2021 RAW MATERIALS  Follow-up: Even more German builders report supply shortages in May / Construction companies see stagnant growth in 2021

07.06.2021 PVC RECYCLING  VinylPlus reclaims over 730,000 t in Europe in 2020 / Progress in cutting carbon emissions and energy consumption / Sustainability commitments to 2030 to be unveiled at annual forum

07.06.2021 LOGISTICS Container freight rates reach dizzying heights / Shipping companies benefiting handsomely from others' woes

02.06.2021 PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS  Domo declares force majeure for caprolactam, PA 6 production

02.06.2021 PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS  Ineos Styrolution lifts force majeure for ABS specialities from Cologne/Dormagen

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Production and Engineering

28.05.2021 SOLVAY PEEK brand selected for plastic-metal implant system

28.05.2021 BILLERUDKORSNÄS 3D-formable paper to replace plastic in tube packaging from AISA

25.05.2021 BIOPLASTICS  Swedish scientists make renewable transparent wood with citrus-based bioplastic

21.05.2021 OMYA Calcium carbonate opacifiers for PET applications

20.05.2021 ELIX POLYMERS Launch of first “E-Loop” products with recycled content

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Industry

14.06.2021 CHINA  Plan to ban disposable, non-degradable goods on flights and airports / To be extended to international flights

11.06.2021 SINGLE-USE PLASTICS  Commission publishes guidance on SUP rules / Criticism from EuPC / Adoption of Implementing Decision on fishing gear

11.06.2021 CHILE Ban on SUPs in restaurants and bars / Certification programme for compostable plastics

10.06.2021 POLYMERS FOR EUROPE ALLIANCE Voting open for sixth “Best Polymer Producers Awards” / Delivery reliability to be key criterion

10.06.2021 RECYCLASS Publication of guidance for transparent communication on plastic products' circularity

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