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Italian companies will be the second largest national exhibitor grouping at this year’s K exhibition. Machinery association Assocomaplast says the event is expected to play a key part in the sector’s recovery.
28 July 2010
The global market for plastics additives and barrier coatings is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6% to total $752m (€586.2) by 2014, according to a new report from Pira International
23 July 2010
Nanotechnology manufacturers in Germany are positive about their economic recovery in 2011, as many reported sales increases of up to 15% during the first half of the year, according to the IVAM Microtechnology Network
22 July 2010
Italian plastics and rubber machinery association Assocomaplast is optimistic for the industry after national statistics showed a slower rate of decline for both imports and exports. ISTAT national statistics suggest imports fell 4% and exports 1.7% in the first quarter of 2010, compared to the same period in 2009.
20 July 2010
BMW is the automaker that suppliers in Europe most want to do business with, a new survey shows. The company rose to No. 1 from fifth in attractiveness as a partner for parts makers in the sixth annual Automotive News Europe/SupplierBusiness OEM-Supplier Relations Study
30 June 2010
The manufacturing competitiveness of the US, Germany and Japan – the three manufacturing superpowers of the 20th century – is expected to decline over the next five years
29 June 2010
The Asia Pacific medical devices market will experience a compound annual growth rate of 10.2% between 2009 and 2012, making the sector worth a massive $62.3bn (€51bn), according to a new report
29 June 2010
Production of polyurethane (PU) chemicals and products are set to grow 2.9% to 5.8m tonnes over the next four years in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region, according to a new report from IAL Consultants
24 June 2010
Fueled by rapid infrastructure growth, composites production in Asia is expected to more than double by 2015 to 10 million tonnes, according to a new report from JEC Composites, a Paris-based trade show and industry promotion organisation
23 June 2010
The bioplastics industry in Europe is optimistic about the future, as almost half recorded growth in turnover in 2009 despite the recession, according to the European Bioplastics Association
22 June 2010
The advantages of (SUP) packaging, such as light weight and excellent oxygen barrier properties, will drive the European market to grow 9.1% over the next five years, according to PCI Films Consulting
22 June 2010
Last year saw global closure demand growth at its lowest levels for several years. But the signs are that 2010 will see a stronger performance, with plastics leading the way, according to Canadean
21 June 2010
The recovery in plastics markets this year after the global recession in 2009 is being reflected in a strong showing of exhibitors at K2010 in October
15 June 2010
The value of the global market for home medical equipment is expected to be $17.7bn (€14.8bn) in 2010, according to US-based BCC Research
8 June 2010
For the first time in history China has overtaken Germany to take the majority share in the world market for production value of plastics and rubber machinery, according to a new report from the VDMA.
1 June 2010
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