After a modest increase in the value of total construction output from 2012 to 2017, 2018 was a strong year in Europe with overall growth of over 3.0%. Another year of growth in 2019 was followed by the pandemic year of 2020 which brought about a 5% contraction.

In 2020, the pipes market...

Over the past decade the European thin wall packaging (TWP) industry has suffered from extensive plastics bashing and stringent legislation. However, the pandemic highlighted to consumers the essential purpose of plastic packaging - the hygienic preservation of products, and helped demonstrate...

Biopolymers and biodegradability are becoming ever more prominent words and phrases when plastic is the point of focus. Demand for a circular economy is growing use of biopolymers in recent years.

This unique database lists contact and production details of 321 plastics manufacturing...

In terms of manufacturing large and complex plastic parts in one piece with no weld lines and joints, rotational moulding present notable advantages in comparison to injection and blow moulding. Although manufacturing times are longer, and the choice of materials is limited, relatively...

Despite fierce competition from outside Europe, the polyethylene film industry remains one of the largest plastics processing sector in Europe in terms of polymer consumption.     

If you want an up-to-date picture of this industry sector and find out...

The recycling industry is a dynamic segment with a complex value chain. Developments in mechanical and chemical recycling technology are changing the shape of the plastics industry as we know it. Within the European Commission’s 2030 vision, all plastic packaging being placed on the...

The injection moulding industry is one of the most complex plastic convertor sectors, with more processors than any other. 
France is no exception.  Challenging market conditions persist but it remains a vibrant industry, with over 840 sites.

For each site the...

Cable extruders are the forefront of technical innovation in the plastics sector, driven by the demands of new market areas such as 5G networks and regulatory changes to harmonise product standards.   At the same time the competitive landscape is shifting, with industry consolidation...

The European masterbatch industry continues to grow and is characterised by entrepreneurial, highly service oriented and technically innovative companies.  Producers in the region are leading the way globally in the development of many new formulations and structures, particularly for added...

Europe is the largest masterbatch market in the world and is one of the key hubs of world innovation and brand development, making it an ideal place to develop new colours and property enhancing products.

Identify the key players in Europe with instant access to 744...

The demand for innovative plastics closures is growing fast. In order to grow profitability caps and closures manufacturers have to innovate whilst increasing capacity and making sure they deliver quality products.

This AMI database will give you an insight into the industry with...

Engineering polymers have been showing promising growth driven by the automotive sector.  Producers are investing in research and development in innovative materials for new applications.   

Access contact and production information on 3,363 moulders processing either ABS...

The agricultural film industry is expanding due to the increased demand for food amongst a growing global population.  European producers of agricultural film face some fierce competition from Asia and particularly China.  If you want an insight into the production of...

PVC is still the dominant and most economic plastics option for the manufacture of window and door profiles.   Plastic window frames is the favoured solution in a number of countries in Western and Central Europe.    This AMI database lists 279 production plants in Europe...

The thermoforming market has been witnessing significant technological advancements and increasing consumer demand especially in food packaging, in recent years.   This directory is a unique reference document for sellers of plastics sheet and for buyers who want to find suppliers with...

Get instant access to contact details and the production capacity of 7,445 injection moulding sites supplying automotive, building, electrical, medical, packaging amongst other markets.

Find out the following information for each site:

• Company location, full address, tel...

Find out the following information for 548 sites using large amounts of the engineering polymer PBT and serving the automotive, domestic appliance and electrical sector.

• Company location, full address, tel number, email and website
• Parent company
• Up to four...

Find out the following information for 807 sites using the engineering polymer PC to make electrical components and items for the transport market. 

• Company location, full address, tel number, email and website
• Parent company
• Up to four managerial contacts...

Find out the following information for 663 sites using the engineering polymer PMMA to make electrical components and items for the transport market. 

• Company location, full address, tel number, email and website
• Parent company
• Up to four managerial...

Find out the following information for 970 sites using the engineering polymer acetal for automotive, electrical and other engineering applications.

• Company location, full address, tel number, email and website
• Parent company
• Up to four managerial contacts (to...

Find out the following information for 2270 injection moulding sites using the engineering polymers ABS or SAN as resins or compounds.

• Company location, full address, tel number, email and website
• Parent company
• Up to four managerial contacts (to be compliant...

Update your knowledge on the global compounding industry with instant access to 2,538 compound and masterbatch production plants in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and the Americas.  

It provides the following data for each site:

• Full address and...

PVC demand reached 6.6 millions tonnes in Europe in 2018.

Stay up to date on this market with this database listing 1834 PVC manufacturing sites in Europe and shows the following information for each site:

• Company contact (address, tel...

This directory lists data on 720 manufacturing sites extruding plastics tube and hoses, including the key players such as A.C.K Plastiques, TE Connectivity and Dyka.

For each production site, the following details is provided:

• Address and tel...

The production of thermoplastics profile systems in Europe is a major industry which accounts for a significant volume of polymers with most applications being used for the building industry, primarily for production of PVC doors and windows.    

AMI's...

The medical industry is a high value and niche manufacturing sector.  Tracking down the suppliers to this sector can be a complicated and time consuming task.  We have done this work for you by researching and telephone interviewing 207 Medical tube...

This information will give you an updated insight on the small, medium and large companies operating sheet extrusion in their plastics manufacturing.

It includes the profiles of 789 sheet extrusion sites in Western and Central Europe, extruding for the food, non food packaging,...

Polyamide demand continues its steady recovery at the rate of 2% volume growth per year, following an increase in car production in recent years and a strong demand for electrical goods.   Central and Eastern Europe show the strongest growth in the automotive,...

Plastics Processors in France gives you the opportunity to have an up-to-date picture of all the players in the industry.  This database includes 1370 plastics processing sites: injection moulders, blow moulders, rotational moulders, PE film extruders, cable extruders, pipe extruders...

This database lists 104 sheet extruders manufacturing thermal insulation sheets. 

For each site information is given on:

• Address, telephone number, company e-mail and websites
• Up to 4 managerial contacts- To be compliant with GDPR, some contact names...

Around 12% of PP demand in Europe is for the automotive sector; which is expected to keep increasing, especially in Eastern Europe to satisfy growing automotive production rates.

To keep you updated on polypropylene consumption in the automotive...

The blow moulding industry might be complex to analyse, this report will give you a good understanding of the manufacturing operations of about 1691 blow moulders in Europe.

This publication gives a complete picture of the activities of blow moulders in Europe: from PET bottle...

AMI has identified 196 injection moulders in Europe producing pipe fittings and can supply you with this unique database which gives the location, contacts and production details of all these manufacturing sites.   This database shows for each...