Demand for polyethylene (PE) in China may be reduced by more than 3 million tons due to coronavirus, according to ICIS. Medical experts believe that the outbreak of coronavirus (2019-nKoV) will follow the SARS path and will die out no later than April or May, when the weather is usually warm in China. Coronaviruses in […]
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Gneuss: filtration, extrusion and recycling know-how
The main novelty prepared by Gneuss for the exhibition in Moscow was the new SFneos filter model. In addition, the company will present its developments in the field of extrusion and measuring technologies aimed to improve the quality and productivity of the process processing, primarily recycled polymers. Melt filtration systems. Gneuss will be exhibiting several […]
Innovative Polypropylene Recycling Technology
PureCycle Technologies launched recycling technology using the Feedstock Evaluation Unit (FEU), transforming a long-lasting plastic rug into a transparent odorless ultrapure recycled polypropylene (UPRP). This recyclable material was obtained through the introduction of recycling technology originally created by Procter & Gamble. The successful application of this innovation in an industrial enterprise opens up opportunities for […]
(Русский) Trinseo повысил февральские цены ПК в Европе
Trinseo (formerly Styron), a major European producer of polymer products, announced a February increase in prices for all brands of polycarbonate (PC) for the European region, the company said. The price increase took effect on February 1, 2020 and is consistent with the terms of current contracts. So, the February contract and spot prices of […]
Extrusion and recycling in Ukraine – a new conference
VM Verlag GmbH (Cologne, Germany) initiated the launch of a new conference in Kiev – EXTRUSION UKRAINE 2020. VM Verlag is a specialized publishing company. For 25 years, it has highlighted the latest technology in the field of plastic extrusion. VM Verlag publishes the magazines Extrusion (German), Extrusion International (English), Extrusion – Asian Edition (Chinese), […]
The February contract price of styrene rose in Europe by EUR50 per ton
The contract price of styrene monomer in Europe was finally agreed at EUR1,067 per tonne for February deliveries, which is EUR50 per tonne higher than the level of the previous month, ICIS reported. The contract price was agreed on the terms of delivery free on board (FOB) Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA). So, in the European market, four […]
PE sellers in Europe intend to increase February prices
Sellers of polyethylene (PE) in the European market informed their customers about price increases in February, ICIS said. According to buyers, some sellers have already announced an increase in prices of EUR20 per ton for all PE brands. The current cost of polyethylene is very low, in many cases it is lower than the new […]
The situation on the PE market in Europe remains generally stable
The situation in the market of polyethylene (PE) in Europe remains generally stable, while oil prices have declined, according to ICIS. In January, there were some changes in prices for some grades of polyethylene (PE), as production at the IQOXE site in Tarragona (Spain) continues to be closed, while the price of Brent crude fell […]
HDPE imports to Russia in 2019 reached a record high over the past seven years
Last year, imports of low-pressure polyethylene (HDPE) to Russia grew by 44% and reached the level of 363.1 thousand tons. The largest increase in external supplies came in pipe and film polyethylene. In December, imports of polyethylene grew and reached a maximum for the entire last year – about 37.9 thousand tons against 30.2 thousand […]
How close is truly eco-friendly packaging?
Greener renewable packaging has been seen by brand owners as an important task for several years now. However, over the past couple of years, the need for effective solutions has been growing at a particularly rapid pace. Consumers are becoming more conscious of environmental issues, and one of the main factors taken into account when […]