EUWID - Recycling and Waste Management

In 2009, the German packaging industry slightly decreased in terms of production and turnover. The total production output of all packaging means declined

"We have been robbed of our planning security,” ran a common statement by suppliers of tinplate packaging describing the structural changes in the market

Folding-box manufacturers had good workloads in July and demand is at a satisfactory level and well above that of the last business year. However, the whole price and supply situation on

The situation on the British market for standard commodity plastics was described as being rather varied in mid/end July. While EUWID market respondents concurred that demand

After several months of calm and the resulting attempts to oust players from the market with price wars in certain segments, fillers and beverage suppliers are now

The positive trend reported by EUWID respondents during the last market research at the beginning of the year continued in the following months. Up until the end of May

While pressure in the recycled corrugated case material market has slightly eased, the situation remains tight for manufacturers and converters of unbleached kraftliner. The price hike of

The cartonboard market as a whole continues to be influenced by strong demand and lengthy lead times. Like elsewhere in Europe, manufacturers in France are

Although the Turkish packaging industry like many others suffered a slowdown in growth due to 2009’s economic slump, it was still in a better position

Supplies of PA 6 for packaging applications are rather short, converters and manufacturers told EUWID. Strong demand from both Europe and China were a contributing factor here