In a significant move aimed at protecting local industries, the European Union has imposed anti-dumping duties on suspension polyvinyl chloride (S-PVC) imports from Egypt and the United States. This decision, effective immediately, follows a comprehensive investigation by the European Commission into…
๐ Exciting developments in the polymer market! ๐
The latest data from Chemorbis shed light on the evolving landscape of polymer imports in the EU27. Despite challenges such as high inflation and geopolitical tensions, 2023 witnessed intriguing shifts in import volumes, with notable records and fluctuations across various polymer…
Commited to Product support on every level ๐ค
At SZEPLAST, we’re not just about producing and selling PVC granules; we’re committed to providing exceptional technical support to our partners. ๐ Here’s why you should choose us for all your PVC needs: 1๏ธโฃ Technical Expertise: Whether it’s developing new recipes,…
Building Circular Economy in the PVC Industry – Part I. Why is PVC so widely used?
In the realm of polymers, few materials rival PVC’s remarkable versatility. As one of the most widely used polymers globally, PVC stands out for its diverse applications and inherent sustainability characteristics, making it an essential player in building a circular economy….
๐ข Exploring Regulatory Developments in the PVC Compound Industry ๐ฟ๐ก๏ธ
As a company operating in the PVC compound industry, we understand the vital importance of staying abreast of regulatory developments that impact our business and the broader industry. Recent years have witnessed significant strides in environmental protection, product safety, and health…
๐ฟ Embracing ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ-๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ฉ๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐: A Sustainable Shift in the PVC Industry ๐ฟ
For years, lead-based PVC stabilizers played a crucial role in stabilizing rigid PVC, catering to various applications like drainage pipes and profiles. However, with increasing environmental concerns the ๐๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐ถ๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป’๐ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ด๐๐น๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฐ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฃ๐ฉ๐ under the EU’s REACH regulation. With…
๐ Had a fantastic time at The Central European Plastics Meeting! ๐
Our team at Szeplast had the privilege of attending this high-quality event last week organized by MyCEPPI, and it was truly enlightening. The opportunity to connect and engage in discussions about the future of the polymer industry with representatives from leading…
๐ Unfolding the mystery: What lies behind the volatility of plastic price changes // Part V – Navigating the Production-Pricing Nexus in Plastics
n our quest to decode plastics pricing, in this part of our series we dive into the pivotal interplay between production and prices. Remember, the crux lies in the ๐๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐-๐ฑ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐น๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ. Let’s unveil how production intricacies shape this balance, adding another…
๐ Unfolding the mystery: What lies behind the volatility of plastic price changes // Part IV – The Power of Arbitrage
In our exploration of the intricate world of plastics pricing, we’ve journeyed through the realms of supply, demand, and raw materials. Today, let’s unveil yet another force that wields a substantial influence on the price dynamics: ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฏ๐ถ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ. ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฏ๐ถ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ…
๐ Unfolding the mystery: What lies behind the volatility of plastic price changes // Part III โ The raw material side
In the last two parts of the series, we looked into the ๐๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐-๐ฑ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ, but today, let’s focus on another piece of the puzzle: ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฟ๐ผ๐น๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น๐ in shaping pricing.๐ โ๏ธ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ป๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป:Beyond the ebb and flow of…