PVC
Which? puts uPVC windows top of home improvement list
Which?, the British products and services reviewer, has put installing uPVC windows top of a list of the most popular home improvements householders are making. more
12 Jul 2017 11:20 industry
Plastics in European construction
As EPPM kicks off Construction Month this July, we take a look at some of the key statistics relating to plastics and its place in the European construction sector. more
3 Jul 2017 09:00 industry
VinylPlus Sustainability Forum 2017 reshapes the PVC industry
Physically and metaphorically, the VinylPlus Sustainability Forum in Berlin last week is continuing to reshape the global PVC industry. Rose Brooke shares her report of the conference. more
16 May 2017 16:41 editor's blog
VinylPlus Sustainability Forum hosts Molecor in Berlin
Pipe extruder Molecor will join efforts to plan the circular economy at the Vinyl Sustainability Forum on May 10. more
5 May 2017 14:43 industry
Nearly 600,000 tonnes of PVC recycled in 2016 through VinylPlus network
Some 600,000 tonnes of PVC were recycled within the VinylPlus framework in 2016, turning PVC into a sustainability pioneer plastic after years of being the 'black sheep'. more
26 Apr 2017 14:01 industry
ECPI rebranded as European Plasticisers at PVC 2017
ECPI has unveiled its new look and new name at PVC 2017 in Brighton, transforming itself into European Plasticisers in an assertive move to embrace inclusivity and opportunity. more
25 Apr 2017 16:20 industry
Titanium Dioxide supply puts pressure on EU plastics says polymers alliance
Threats to the supply of Titanium Dioxide could pose a significant problem to plastics processing in the EU, says the Polymers for Europe Alliance. more
11 Apr 2017 16:42 materials
VinylPlus
VinylPlus Sustainability Forum speakers announced
The VinylPlus Sustainability Forum will bring together PVC stakeholders with policy makers on May 10th – 11th 2017. more
1 Feb 2017 14:13 industry
VinylPlus Sustainability Forum 2017 embraces Circular Economy theme
The fifth VinylPlus Sustainability Forum is championing the Circular Economy theme, addressing the challenges facing the PVC industry. more
9 Dec 2016 12:30 materials
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PolyOne launches plasticiser alternative for flexible PVC into marketplace
Plastic materials leading light PolyOne has announced the commercial availability of SynPlast L9TM plasticiser, containing equivalent performance characteristics to 810TM linear plasticiser. more
24 Nov 2016 15:00 materials
Tolsa Group to launch new flame retardant synergists at K 2016
Tolsa Group is launching a new range of high-performance flame retardant synergists at K 2016. more
4 Aug 2016 10:41 industry
VinylPlus celebrates PVC, sustainability and sport
VinylPlus is marking a spectacular summer '16 of sport by publishing a brochure celebrating the vital role PVC has played in producing the iconic sporting venues of the world. more
1 Aug 2016 16:41 materials
High-spec KraussMaffei Berstorff extruders bring compact efficient pipe production
KraussMaffei Berstorff is bringing its custom solution for 36D twin-screw extruders to K 2016, designed for the high-performance extrusion of U-PVC pipes with minimum space requirements. more
14 Jul 2016 10:00 industry
Kiefel machines make infusion bags that fill the bill
The KFFS machine by Kiefel has ‘the highest standards’ of precision, reproducibility and speed. more
7 Jun 2016 10:38 machinery
Over 500k tonnes of PVC recycled in Europe in 2015
Leading the world by example, Europe recycled over 500,000 tonnes of PVC in 2015 according to VinylPlus, which revealed its figures at its fourth Vinyl Sustainability Forum in Vienna. more
5 May 2016 16:48 industry
MOLECOR to start producing PVC-O Pipes in South Africa
Molecor will start manufacturing TOM PVC-O pipes in South Africa this year in an exciting move for the world leader in PVC-O pipe technology. more
6 Apr 2016 16:52 industry
Global plastics additives market 'worth $48.2bn' in 2015
The worldwide plastics additives marketplace was worth a staggering $48.2 billion (€44.2 billion, £33 billion) last year, with this figure set to balloon in the coming five years. more
8 Jan 2016 16:00 materials
Molecor gears up for K and 10th birthday
There's a lot happening in Molecor's diary this year, with 2016 bringing with it not only the K Show, but the PVC-O pipe specialist's 10th birthday. more
5 Jan 2016 09:42 industry
Defending the artificial Christmas tree
EPPM Editor Rose Brooke - an artificial Christmas tree owner - shares some fun facts about plastic Christmas trees, just in case the Real Tree Army gets a little too sanctimonious about the smell of freshly-sawn pine this festive season. more
18 Dec 2015 10:40 editor's blog
PVC recycling behind 1,000 jobs created in Europe
VinlPlus, the sustainable development programme of the European PVC industry, has revealed that PVC recycling is behind 1,000 jobs created in Europe, where 481,000 tonnes of the material was recycled in 2014. more
13 Nov 2015 15:29 materials
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