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Plastics the Fast Facts 2025
New figures confirm the rapid and continuing decline in the competitiveness of European plastics manufacturing. Despite a modest stabilization in production volumes in 2024 after a record contraction in 2023, Europe's global market share has continued to erode, collapsing from 22% in 2006 to just 12% in 2024.
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Great conversations. New connections. Last day at PLAST 2026.
It's been an exciting few days filled with meetings, discussions, and new connections with professionals from around the world.
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Live from PLAST 2026
A few snapshots from the exhibition floor, where ideas, experiences, and opportunities come together through meaningful conversations and new business relationships.
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-1 Day to PLAST 2026
The wait is almost over. See you tomorrow at Hall 09 – Stand B122 to discuss new opportunities in recycling, compounding, and technical polymers.
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Meet Combitech Italia at PLAST 2026
From June 9–12, our team will be at Fiera Milano Rho to discuss recycling, compounding and trading opportunities in engineering plastics and elastomers.
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Covestro and EMPTECH partner to advance high security identity document solutions
Covestro, one of the world's leading manufacturers of high-performance polymer materials, and EMPTECH, a leading secure ID document system integrator and supplier of personalization equipment, today announced a strategic partnership to jointly develop high-security ID document solutions, combining advanced personalization equipment with specialized material technologies.
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Laser-Weldable thermoplastics for photovoltaic enclosures
SABIC has launched NORYL V0150TW and V0150IR2 resins, described as the first laser-weldable thermoplastics developed for photovoltaic applications. The materials target solar electronics including microinverters, junction boxes and solar tracker systems, combining flame retardancy, weather resistance and laser-welding capability to support higher-volume production and long-term outdoor operation.
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German exports to flatline this year amid Middle East uncertainty, says chambers of commerce
Uncertainty is becoming a business variable. A recent survey of German companies operating internationally shows growing concerns over energy costs, supply chain disruptions, and raw material availability.
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China's Nuclear Fusion Sector: What the 15th FYP Means for Businesses and Investors
China's nuclear fusion sector is rapidly taking shape as an emerging industrial market, with increasing investment and activity across reactor supply chains, advanced materials, and engineering systems. While commercial power generation remains a long-term goal for the 2030s–2040s, near-term business opportunities are already developing in component manufacturing, testing infrastructure, and technology partnerships.
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LyondellBasell completes sale of select European strategic assessment assets
LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) today announced that it has successfully completed the sale of select European olefins and polyolefins assets, and the associated business and corporate functions, to AEQUITA as a key milestone in the company's European strategic assessment. The transaction follows completion of required employee information and consultation processes and satisfaction of customary regulatory and...
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