Polypropylene is one of the world’s most widely produced standard plastics, second only to polyethylene. “PP can be processed using various techniques and is used for the most diverse applications ranging from packaging to household
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Solid and Moldable: Ceresana Expects Further Growth for the Polystyrene (PS) and Extruded Polystyrene (EPS) Market
One of the oldest plastic types is still of great economic importance: about 90 years ago, polystyrene was first produced in Germany. To this day, most yogurt cups are made of polystyrene. Since 1950, polystyrene
WeiterlesenBeautiful Growth: New Report by Ceresana on the European Market for Paints and Coatings
Paints and coatings do not only make our lives more colorful and beautiful; they also protect materials and significantly increase the durability of many objects. Regarding vehicles, coatings serve as corrosion protection. Furthermore, they can
WeiterlesenUptrend of the Stand-Up Pouches: Ceresana Analyzes the Global Market for Bags and Sacks
Should single use carrier bags be banned? Discussions on this topic increase in the media of many countries. More and more countries try to banish lightweight plastic bags in particular from retail or at least
WeiterlesenElastic and Heatable: Ceresana Analyzes the Global Market for Thermoplastic Elastomers
Melting, repeatedly deforming, and recycling: Thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) can be processed just like conventional standard plastics when reheated. At room temperature however, TPE plastics have the same mechanical properties as vulcanized elastomers: They are elastic,
WeiterlesenSolid and Flexible: Ceresana Analyzes the World Market for Synthetic Rubbers
Elastically deformable plastics are necessary for many technical applications but also for various everyday objects. Per year, more than 12.7 million tonnes of these types of polymers are consumed worldwide. Ceresana analyzed the global market
WeiterlesenElastic Growth: Ceresana Study on the World Market for Butadiene Rubber
As measured by the global turnover, butadiene rubber (BR) is the second most important rubber after styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR). BR is formed by the polymerization of butadiene. Products made of BR offer very high resilience,
WeiterlesenHot Wheels: Ceresana Analyzes the World Market for Styrene-Butadiene Rubber
Styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) is the best-selling synthetic rubber and for decades, has been indispensable for many applications. In everyday life, SBR is mainly found in vehicle tires. According to a recent market study by Ceresana,
WeiterlesenNecessary Black: Ceresana Study on the Global Market for Carbon Black
Carbon Black is utilized as a filler in tires and numerous other products made of rubber. In plastics, printing inks, paints, and coatings, carbon black is used as a black pigment. Ceresana examined the global
WeiterlesenBrilliant Prospects: Ceresana Report on PUR-Paints
Polyurethane coatings offer excellent optical properties, such as high gloss and brilliance. Polyurethanes (PUR) are reaction products of polyisocyanate curing agents with several polymers, e.g. with polycarbonates. Polyurethane-based two-component coatings are very solid, offer good
WeiterlesenDurable and Reliable: Ceresana Analyzes the Global Market for Adhesives and Sealants Based on Polyurethane
Polyurethanes (PUR) are plastics resulting from a polyadditional reaction of polyisocyanates with polyols and are either hard and porous or soft and elastic depending on its production. Different kinds of PUR are needed for reactive,
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Dynamisches Kommissionieren mit System Wanzl: Dynamic Material Handling Der Online-Handel boomt! Ob bei Konsumgütern oder in der Ersatzteillogistik: Die Käufer klicken – die Händler verschicken. Um bei diesem Kreislauf konkurrenzfähig zu sein, ist eine perfekte
WeiterlesenClean Figures: New Ceresana Report on the Global Market for Surfactants
Surfactants can form a foam, facilitate the removal of dirt, and enable the mixture of water and oil. Despite concerns of environmentalists, these surface active chemicals are found in almost every household and are also
WeiterlesenSplicing Numbers: Ceresana Analyzes the Global Market for Adhesives
Adhesives are growing more important in industrial products, in the construction industry, in sports and leisure articles, and in many other segments. For the third time already, Ceresana analyzed the global market: Almost 14 million
WeiterlesenStrong Figures: Ceresana Analyzes the Global Market for Polyethylene-HDPE
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) is the type of polyethylene offering the highest rigidity and least flexibility. The rigid and slightly hard plastic is highly suitable for a broad range of applications such as rigid containers and
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