economics

economics

Chinaplas Opens With Record Number of Exhibitors and Space

Even as the overall Chinese economy cools, its annual plastics show continues to grow unabated with 2015鈥檚 edition boasting 3282 exhibitors and 240,000 m2 of exhibit space in Guangzhou.

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Thermoforming

Processors’ Growth Returns

After a one-month dip, the market expands once more, though the rate has slowed.

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Blow Molding

First Contraction Since December 2013

A temporary pause after 15 straight months of expansion?

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Commodity Resins

MATERIALS AND ADDITIVES AT NPE: Spotlight on Performance, Economy, and Sustainability

Lots of news in engineering thermoplastic compounds, TPEs, and purging agents, plus a wide range of colorants and additives.

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Extrusion

Surging Growth

Processors have been expanding at a fast and furious pace since October.

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Packaging

Solid Growth Continues

Compared with a year ago, the index increased 8.4% in December, which was also the fastest month-over-month growth since August.

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Blow Molding

Growth Accelerates

First month since March that growth has jumped significantly.

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economics

U.S. Plastics Sector Stars in Lackluster Global Economy

The U.S. plastics industry in 2014 succeeded despite a near-worldwide malaise, but how long can we thrive while our global partners falter?

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economics

Growth Continues, Slowly

Processing market grows for the 11th month out of 12.

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Extrusion

Slower Growth Continues

Still, 大象传媒 among processors has grown in 10 of the last 11 months.

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Blending & Dosing
Plastics Size Reduction