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Global chemical supply and demand threatened by Middle East escalation
Military action leading to closure of the Strait of Hormuz between Iran and Saudi Arabia could seriously disrupt global trade in chemicals and oil products, with a knock-on effect for the world’s already fragile manufacturing economy Read more
10 Jan 2020 13:34 Guest Blog
2019: A challenging year for the polyester chain
Salmon Lee, Wood Mackenzie Head of Polyesters, reviews 2019 and outlines how the polyester chain has managed to prove resilient, despite both overcapacity and weak upstream markets. Read more
19 Dec 2019 12:09 Guest Blog
Rounding up 2019
In his exclusive column this month, Philip Law looks back on a successful K show for both enquiries and engagement, and provides an update on the Federation's latest activities in the areas of circular economy, Brexit and packaging. Read more
3 Dec 2019 16:01 BPF Blog
Get engaged
In the latest instalment of his exclusive column for BP&R, Philip Law urges plastics companies to engage with their local MPs, reflects on the potential of a double plastics tax and looks ahead to upcoming events. Read more
23 Oct 2019 15:45 BPF Blog
Martina Schmidt: "Plastics packaging will still be needed for a long time"
In this guest blog Martina Schmidt, Head of Recycling/Waste Division at Vecoplan AG, is answering questions from VDMA about Circular Economy. Read more
Millers Oils launches new Millmax EE energy efficient hydraulic oil
Here the company’s Industrial Platform Manager, Emma Law, tells us more about this latest innovation. Read more
Motivating and recruiting the engineers of tomorrow
William Bourn, UK Sales Manager for Güdel UK, explores the reasons behind the current situation, and considers the steps required to change the current mind-set and encourage greater numbers of students to consider becoming the engineers of tomorrow. Read more
The European plastics industry: hoping for the best, preparing for the worst
In the run-up to K 2019 the latest K blog discusses the challenges facing the European plastics industry including chemical recycling and the Brexit effect. Read more
20 Aug 2019 11:31 Guest Blog
