According www.neue-verpackung.de, in 2015 industry for the processing of plastics in Germany recorded a slight increase. This was announced by the Joint Union industry for the processing of plastics (GKV), at its annual press conference in Frankfurt am Main.

The turnover of enterprises for the processing of plastics in Germany in 2015 increased by 1.3% to 59.8%. And that, given the record levels of the previous year. The main drivers of development were the segments of plastic packaging and technical products from plastics. Adverse effects had a situation with the products for the construction industry. Number of recycled plastics in 2015 was 13.6 million tons, thus remaining at the level of the previous year. The number of employed in enterprises of the sector increased by 1.6% to 316,000 people.

2015 was marked by periods of high volatility in commodity prices, especially polyethylene and polypropylene. Many enterprises to ensure an uninterrupted supply of products had to significantly increase storage zapasya. In this context, the association GKV again argued for the abolition of customs duties on imported raw materials.

With concern for the industry is watching, and rising costs for electricity in Germany. President of the GKV Vesterhayde Dirk (Dirk E. O. Westerheide) called on German politicians to take action against the ever-increasing burden for the industry and provide companies the ability to plan. In this situation, many products can not be produced for a long time in Germany at competitive prices.

The general mood of the industry at the beginning of 2016 is characterized by cautious optimism. The technological impetus for the industry are expected from the main exhibition “K ‘2016” the plastics industry, which will be held in Düsseldorf from 19 to 26 October 2016

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