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UK’s plastic bottle recycling count crosses 2 million tonnes

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CANTERBURY (Scrap Monster): According to findings of the 2014 UK Household Plastics Collection Survey, UK has surpassed the milestone of recycling 2 million tonnes of plastic bottles. Also, the number of pots, tubs and trays recycled has crossed 0.5 million tonnes. According to the survey, 1,218,308 tonnes of plastics packaging was consumed by the UK […]

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Machinery News

WITTMANN BATTENFELD with state-of-the-art injection molding technology, automation and peripherals at Chinaplas2015

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This year, Chinaplas will be held from May 20 to 23, WITTMANN BATTENFELD will be presenting its state-of-the-art injection molding technology, automation and peripherals to professionals in Hall 4.1 at Stand 4.1C01.Meanwhile, it will show the stable and reliable automation solutions in Hall 4.2 at Stand 4.2D21 by its robots playing basketball. At this year’s […]

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Hudson-Sharp to introduce new 5750 W high speed wicketer at Arabplast 2015

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Hudson-Sharp, a US-based bag converting equipment supplier with a European headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, will present its latest version of the model 5750 W high speed wicketer at Arabplast 2015. For certain applications and under optimum conditions, the 5750 W can run consistently in a production environment at cycle speeds of 450 per minute. The […]

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Industry

A look back at highlights from 2014

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What made the headlines in petrochemical markets in 2014? According to ChemOrbis, the most striking answer is, needless to say, crude oil prices, which steadily retreated since the start of the second half of the year. This was the sharpest decrease since the 2008 crisis as the overall decline reached 50% on average, which also […]

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China’s polymer imports decline for 3rd consecutive month

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According to ChemOrbis, China’s polymer imports declined for a third consecutive month in November, reflecting the muted state of demand in the country along with slower than anticipated economic growth. Even though imports for certain products moved up month on month, they suggest visible decreases year on year. Similar to November, overall demand for polymers […]

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Market News

Middle Eastern players: Clouds may not scatter for January

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According to ChemOrbis, in Middle Eastern markets, players have begun to voice their January expectations while a major Saudi Arabian producer already announced their new PP, PE and PS prices with decreases to their local market. The Saudi producer revealed their new January PP, PE and PS offers at the end of last week and […]

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Will firmer styrene costs permit Asian PS sellers to stabilize the market?

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Spot benzene and styrene costs in Asia have pared some of their losses over the week after recording relentless decreases for 5 months, according to ChemOrbis. The upward movement was mainly attributed to concerns about supply limitations in early 2015 owing to scheduled styrene shutdowns region wide. Plus, crude prices have also held steady recently, […]

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Acetylene based PVC trading at a premium to ethylene based in China

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Players in China report that acetylene based PVC prices in the local market have gained a premium over ethylene based PVC, a significant change in market dynamics compared with three months ago, when the premium for ethylene based PVC prices stood close to an all-time high of around $150/ton over acetylene based PVC on an […]

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