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Financial results of the BASF Group second quarter 2025: Stable sales despite challenges
5.8.2025 | In the second quarter of 2025, BASF reported EBITDA before special items of approximately €1.8 billion. The Agricultural Solutions segment... -
K-Alliance: New Brand for Messe Düsseldorf's Global Plastics and Rubber Network
31.7.2025 | Messe Düsseldorf is repositioning its international plastics and rubber portfolio under the new umbrella brand K-Alliance. Replacing the previous... -
EUPC: New Foils Technical Committee formed within plastics converters' association / Zelcher...
29.7.2025 | With five member companies, a new Foils Technical Committee was recently formed within the European Plastics Converters (EuPC) association. Renato... -
Ultrasonic Welding of Thermoplastics – Reliable Solutions by ATU Slovakia, spol. s.r.o.
24.7.2025 | ATU Slovakia, spol. s.r.o. brings cutting-edge ultrasonic welding technology for thermoplastics to the Slovak market from the renowned manufacturer... -
Polymer prices - Weak demand, slight price erosion
23.7.2025 | Due to summer holidays, demand is weak and buyer interest is low. Most of the salespeople have also gone on vacation, so there is no sales pressure. -
Volkswagen Slovakia celebrates the 25th anniversary of its plant in Martin, embarks on e-mobility...
22.7.2025 | Volkswagen Slovakia celebrates the 25th anniversary of its component plant in Martin. The company continues a decades-long engineering tradition in... -
Polymer prices - Weak demand, flexible prices, slow price erosion
18.7.2025 | The market went on vacation. Due to weak demand, polymer manufacturers and traders have resorted to flexible pricing. Planned and unplanned shutdowns... -
GRANITOL celebrated 130 years – the production plant in Moravský Beroun opened its doors to the...
17.7.2025 | GRANITOL, a traditional Czech manufacturer of plastic films and packaging, celebrated its 130th anniversary by opening its premises in Moravský... -
Fatra, a.s. – was awarded 2nd place in the Pluxee Employer of the Year competition
15.7.2025 | Fatra, a.s. has once again confirmed its position among the top employers in the region. -
Volkswagen Slovakia suspends production from Monday
11.7.2025 | Volkswagen Slovakia will suspend car production in Bratislava for three weeks and production of components for gearboxes and chassis in the Martin... -
ZÁLESÍ is investing 90 million CZK in expanding the production of tube packaging in Luhačovice
10.7.2025 | ZÁLESÍ a.s., a traditional Czech industrial company based in Luhačovice, is investing nearly 90 million CZK in a new high-speed automated... -
Dow to shut down three European chemical plants: a response to high costs and weak demand
9.7.2025 | On July 7, 2025, Dow (NYSE: DOW) announced that, as part of its restructuring efforts, it has approved the shutdown of three major upstream chemical... -
Schier Technik Slovakia celebrates 25 years!
8.7.2025 | This weekend, we marked an important milestone – a quarter of a century since our company was founded in Trenčín. -
MOL Group and MVM have secured their first joint delivery of Azerbaijani oil
4.7.2025 | The first joint shipment of Azeri crude oil has arrived at the port of Omišalj on the Adriatic coast as a result of the cooperation between MVM... -
K 2025: How do we communicate the value of sustainability through colour, materials and finished in...
3.7.2025 | At the K 2025 trade fair, the Material Design Tours will be led by world-renowned materials design expert Chris Lefteri. -
Celebrating 90 Years of Fatra – With Smiles and Raincoats
1.7.2025 | On Sunday, June 8, the Fatra premises in Napajedle opened its gates to all employees, their families, and other visitors to celebrate a wonderful...
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Polymer prices - Rising feedstock prices will drive the July price rise
26.6.2025 | The conflict between Israel and Iran has escalated further, but there is no panic in the market. Increased purchasing activity was only experienced... -
Current grant calls to support your business
25.6.2025 | The Effective Renewal of Slovakia platform (eosnebotra.sk) is currently presenting a series of grant calls to support the business sector in the... -
Polymer prices - Rising geopolitical uncertainty and weak demand
24.6.2025 | Converters were on hold during the first half of last week, with buying only starting in mid-week after the final June prices were established. -
MOL Plugee will join one of the largest electric vehicle charging networks in Europe
23.6.2025 | The MOL Group and DKV Mobility have established a strategic partnership aimed at supporting the development of sustainable mobility in Central and... -
INOFEST 2025 Innovation Festival Trnava
19.6.2025 | INOFEST is a professional platform that connects innovators from industry, science, business, public and non-profit sectors. Over two days, it brings... -
New EUROMAP leadership - Tobias Baur and Alessandro Grassi
17.6.2025 | During the EUROMAP General Assembly held on 6 June 2025 in Stuttgart, the European association of plastics and rubber machinery manufacturers elected... -
Polymer prices - Falling polyolefin prices and wide price ranges create uncertainty
12.6.2025 | Despite the olefin monomer roll-over, Central European polyolefin producers have started to significantly reduce prices, with prices decreasing by... -
Kovorob Plastic Molding Strengthens Production with New Press
10.6.2025 | For more than 20 years, Kovorob has specialized in the production of injection moulds and moulding of plastic parts. Most recently, it has expanded... -
Polymer prices - In general, a rollover can be expected, but PS and PET are likely to see a small...
5.6.2025 | The last week of May was characterized by weak demand, with converters typically holding off on purchases. Smaller companies were expecting a... -
ALFA CHROM servis s.r.o. – putting your mold back in mold-shape
3.6.2025 | Naša spoločnosť rozširuje svoje kapacity o špičkový lis MIL 4030 od svetového lídra v oblasti tušírovacích lisov – Millutensil.... -
Strategic cooperation between MOL and MVM: Oil Trading Agreement
29.5.2025 | In order to diversify the energy supply portfolio in the region, with a particular focus on landlocked Hungary and Slovakia, MOL Group and MVM Group... -
Injection Molding Technology 2025: Professional Courses by SMARTPLAST s.r.o.
27.5.2025 | SMARTPLAST s.r.o. cordially invites you to the professional courses on Injection Molding Technology, organized within our proprietary educational... -
Space saving and efficiency with plastic KTP boxes from PK Group
27.5.2025 | The plastic KTP boxes available in the PK Group's range offer a practical and durable solution for both transport and storage of goods. Thanks to... -
Polymer prices - May demand falls short of expectations, in many cases even below April's
22.5.2025 | Polymer markets in Central Europe are experiencing weaker-than-expected demand. This is partly because converters are confident of a further fall in... -
The SOLIDWORKS 3D Modeling Competition Has Its Winners
20.5.2025 | An inspiring event focused on 3D modelling for secondary school students took place in Trnava, accompanied by a professional programme for teachers.... -
From digitalisation to sustainability: the next generation industry
19.5.2025 | We are living in a time of disruptive change in all areas, including manufacturing. The digital transformation of companies is a necessity to stay...
