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Thursday, May 17, 2012 | Welcome!

Visitors at the JEC show in Paris

In search of natural solutions at JEC show

Environmental concerns and an overwhelming desire to be seen to be first with composite solutions were apparent at the JEC Europe 2012 show earlier this year. European Plastics News visited the Paris exhibition and reports on emerging trends in the European composites industry ...(more)

Renolit expands medical film capacity in China

German plastic films producer Renolit is reinforcing its position in the global medical sector by acquiring the medical films division of China-based Austar Pharma & Medical Consumables ... (more)

Germany’s IK members report 5% growth

The German plastics packaging industry was able to increase production by 5% to a record 4.3m tonnes in 2011 but is still facing high raw material price hikes, according to trade association IK Industrievereinigung Kunststoffverpackungen ... (more)

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Persico offers electric Leonardo machines

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Koenigsegg car breaks world speed record

European industrial production falls in March

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Automotive Koenigsegg car breaks world speed record Urus reigns at China auto show Ford deal makes Faurecia North America's largest auto interiors supplier		Bioplastics Dutch bioplastic tree support system set up Study casts doubts on bio-plastic sustainability Austrian cluster makes its mark at NPE
Companies Compounder RTP expanding in Germany Kolzer sells sputtering plants to Imper Polyplastic gets green light to acquire pipe maker		Design Landmark Child-resistant packaging (1971) TomTom Go (2003) Adidas Teamgeist World Cup Football (2006)
Moulds & Dies Engel and Plastisud team up to offer cap systems in China EDI expands China factory, adds staff in India Leroxid wins Euromold award for spark erodable ceramic		Product Development Objet showcases 3D printed lego prototypes Ahrend likes simplicity of plastics Gumsaver toothbrush takes shape
Recycling Coca-Cola opens UK recycling joint venture PlasticsEurope supports call for a ban on landfill EuPR has designs on HDPE bottle recycling		Regulation Emerging markets growth helps suppliers Borealis wins second Borecene oil tank case PlasticsEurope supports call for a ban on landfill
Resin Prices LATEST: Producers plan price rises ETPs: Signs of upward pressure emerge in Q1 Prices soar in March		Injection moulding Sweden’s Frohe to open new Polish plant Milacron sells 113 machines to customer in China Fire damages plant of Spanish auto parts moulder
Packaging Paccor wins packaging order from Autobar Wipak launches Spanish packaging films plant Ilip launches new range of rPET punnets		Blow moulding New liquid colour technology for blow moulding Sidel shows blow moulding skills at NPE Kautex offering rapid prototyping through shell inserts
Construction Profile firm Profine sold to Hidden Peak Capital Simona sales and profit continue to grow in 2011 PlasticsEurope calls for more building targets		Extrusion Austrian cluster makes its mark at NPE Gazprom subsidiary invests in KraussMaffei line Plastiflex to expand in Slovakia
Medical Aptar develops new DPI inhaler Gerresheimer gets off to strong start in 2012 Plastic skull gives patients a head start for recovery		Materials Linde lightens gas cylinders Tougher controls for firms using dangerous chemicals Gurit signs supply agreement with Sino Composite
Thermoforming Plast 2012: special innovation supplement UK plastics industry honours industry best Trelleborg plugs into thermoforming mould		Electrical/Electronic Arkema and CEA expand R&D in plastic electronics LED light strips are rising stars Indesit to build new Polish plastic components plant
Machinery Persico offers electric Leonardo machines Protestors occupy Romi Sandretto stand Arburg introduces Lightguide panels at Chinaplas		Market data European industrial production falls in March Plast 2012 opens in Milan in weaker Italian market Mexico targets trade with southern neighbors
Sustainability BMS invests in wind energy centre in Denmark VinylPlus on track to reach sustainability goals Plastic Omnium signs Brazil bin deal		Processing SPE plans ANTEC events for India and France SPI highlights US opportunities in Europe Eurofoam announces German plant closure

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