In April, the Russian market of high-density polyethylene (LDPE) was faced with a serious shortage and large price increases. Since May, the situation on the market to level off by the end of the month there was a significant pullback in prices, according to a price review ICIS-MRC. The lack of high-density polyethylene in the […]
GC ETC participates in “RosUpack 2016” exhibition
GK UTS, the largest in the CIS supplier of chemical raw materials of foreign production, takes part in the “RosUpack 2016” exhibition, which will take place from 14 to 17 June 2016, in Moscow, in the International Exhibition Center “Crocus Expo”. The stand is located in Hall 1, Hall 4, Stand D317. Managers of the […]
New possibilities for the development of EP-200
The project “Construction of a new EPR plants” – the most important in the development program “Polymir” of JSC “Naftan” plant until 2020. The commissioning of the EP-200 will open up new opportunities for enterprise growth. Currently under purchase of works on development of project documentation. Construction is expected to lead to the attraction of […]
“Atlantis-Pak” PRESENTS NEW FILM
“Atlantis-Pak” for the seventh time took part in the world’s largest exhibition of the meat industry – IFFA-2016 Germany. Stand “Atlantis-Pak”, is located on 380 square meters. m, in this year worked under the motto “Meet the future. Meet innovation. Meet the “Atlantis-Pak”. “Atlantis-Pak” was presented at the IFFA-2016 new products have appeared in the […]
PRICES OF THE EUROPEAN ABS INCREASE IN MAY, BUT DECREASED IN RUSSIA
European market players acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) have agreed on May EUR10 rates per ton higher than the level of April reported ICIS market sources. This increase in prices for Extrusion grade was slightly higher against the background of good demand. Demand for injection molding grades of ABS was slightly lower than in April, and also lower […]
In a world of increasing production of polymers
Speaking recently at the Government Hour in the State Duma, the Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov noted that in the first quarter of 2016 the index of industrial production in the manufacturing sector was minus 3.1 per cent. Nevertheless, growth was noted in a number of industries. This applies to the timber industry, […]
Foamed polyethylene: a modern solution for insulation
Foamed polyethylene is one of the most common materials used for packaging and transporting goods from producers to suppliers and end users. There are many advantages to using this material for transportation of goods, compared with other materials. Since polyethylene foam manufactured from recycled polymers, this form of packaging is significantly cheaper and more accessible. […]
Spot prices of LDPE in Europe declining in May, but not in all regions
Spot prices of low density polyethylene (LDPE) fell in May to below EUR1 300 per tonne in Europe, but in some regions, prices still remain above this level, according to ICIS. In particular, several vendors said that the price offers were low in Germany and parts of Eastern Europe, but they also added that the […]
The June propylene prices in Europe increased by EUR15 per tonne
The initial propylene price in Europe was agreed at the level of EUR650 for deliveries in June per tonne, which is above the EUR15 price level in May, according to ICIS. The original price was agreed upon one of the major manufacturers and three of its clients. Two deals have already been confirmed. Terms of […]
LINIK 2016 WILL START PRODUCTION IN UKRAINE PP
Lisichansk Oil Refinery (Linik, Lugansk region, Ukraine, is part of Rosneft), the only producer of polypropylene (PP) in Ukraine has canceled plans to launch in 2016 the production of PP at the Lisichansk refinery, the materials of the company. The corresponding decision the company said in the minutes of the tender for the execution of […]