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...

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...

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...

Make sure you are making the most of market opportunities in the Balkans with verified contact and production data for Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia. This is a new compendium featuring both brand new and existing...

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...

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...

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...

Polymer demand for injection moulding in this region has developed fast over the last decade.

Make sure you are making the most of market opportunities with verified data listing of over 2028 injection moulding sites in Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovak Republic, Bulgaria, Romania,...

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.    

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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,...

The plastics industry in Romania is showing the strongest growth in the region and polymer demand is expected to continue advancing robustly, particularly in the food packaging sector.

Expanding the series of data on the thermoplastics processing industry in Central Europe, AMI has...

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...