German processors report record results in 2011
FRANKFURT, GERMANY (March 27, 2012) -- Turnover of the German plastics processing industry grew by 8.8 percent in 2011 to an all-time record of 55.9 billion euros ($73.7 billion), passing the previous
2007 record of 53 billion euros ($69.9 billion).
India’s chronic water shortages mean growth for rotomolders
 Water tanks
Italian, Indian rotomolding toolmakers strike partnership
NEW DELHI (Feb. 7, 2012) -- Italian mold maker Roto Moulds srl and M. Plast (India) Ltd. have signed a technology transfer agreement to boost the Indian firm’s capabilities and use it as a base to
tap into new markets like the Middle East and Africa.
Russia’s entry to WTO challenges plastics sector
MOSCOW (Jan. 10, 2012) -- The Russian polymers market is on the verge of big changes, due to the long-awaited accession of Russia into the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Survey shows little impact from debt crisis
KONSTANZ, GERMANY (Dec. 27, 2011) -- The latest analysis from German group Ceresana Research shows the Eurozone debt crisis is affecting the mood of plastics companies in Western Europe, but it has
only had a small impact on the worldwide plastics industry’s confidence levels.
China’s rotomolders eye agricultural machinery market
SHANGHAI (August 17, 2010) — In a search to expand its domestic market and help speed traditionally slow growth, China’s rotational molders have set their sights on another of China’s
still-nascent industries: agricultural machinery.
Lifetime launches mass-produced disaster relief housing
 Hendrickson(L), Huntsman
Borealis confirms exit from rotomolding materials
VIENNA (December 28, 2009) -- Polyolefins giant Borealis AG confirmed that it will stop production of all rotational molding resin grades at the end of March 2010. The impact of the decision will be
felt hardest in Europe. Borealis claims to have “very limited” sales to North America and Asia, while its Borouge joint venture is said to have developed little rotational molding business in the
Middle East.
China's rotomolders looking to modernize
 Wang
Australia investigating LLDPE dumping complaint
CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA (August 4, 2009) -- The Australian Customs & Border Protection Service (ACBPS) is investigating allegations that North American manufacturers have dumped linear low density
polyethylene into the Australian market. Australia’s sole LLDPE manufacturer Qenos Pty. Ltd. initiated the investigation. Qenos is a subsidiary of China National Bluestar (Group) Co. Ltd.
China’s manufacturers mull ways to boost industry
 Chan
SPI stimulus brings Nissei back to NPE
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 24, 2009) -- In light of current economic conditions, the Society of the Plastics Industry Inc. (SPI) has put in place what it calls an “economic stimulus” of financial
incentives designed to lower the overall cost of exhibiting at NPE2009 and to prevent exhibitors from incurring unexpected move-in and move-out costs. The offer already has succeeded in getting
Japanese injection press supplier Nissei Plastic Industrial Co. Ltd. to reverse its recent decision to drop out of the show.
Plastics Hall of Fame to induct 9 new members at NPE
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (March 17, 2009) -- The Plastics Hall of Fame’s class of 2009 covers a global spectrum of leaders in materials, machinery, screws and packaging. The Hall of Fame will induct the
nine new members June 22 at NPE2009 in Chicago. Check out Plastics News’ full story about the inductees and their accomplishments.
Two more plastics equipment majors pass on NPE show
 Carteaux
German machinery makers expect 20% sales drop in ’09
FRANKFURT, GERMANY (February 24, 2009) -- The German Plastics and Rubber Machinery Association started to experience a decline in orders in mid-2008, but despite a sluggish few months, the year ended
with an all-time high, in line with earlier forecasts for the year. But lower order levels will have a marked effect in 2009, with the group predicting that the year will end with a 20 percent drop in
sales. The expected decline is based on currently available data.
India's rotomolders see opportunity, but slow growth
NOIDA, INDIA (February 10, 2009) -- Executives in India’s rotational molding sector believe they have escaped the worst of the world economic slowdown, although one prominent estimate said the
financial turmoil is likely to slow growth in the domestically oriented sector to less than its current 8 percent.
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