Plastics And The Market For Small Domestic Appliances

This report reveals the importance of polymer selection and lists those most commonly used with typical applications and major suppliers. It discusses major European markets, mergers and acquisitions, future trends and provides industry profiles.

This report covers the consumption of plastics in Europe, how much waste plastic is produced, a summary of recent legislation and the various methods of dealing with plastic wastes. The plastics recycling industry in Europe is then reviewed, with an in-depth look at the relevant legislation followed by a summary of the situation in most of the major European countries. The major end-use sectors for plastics and the problem of waste plastics in each are examined in the final section.

This report discusses the solid particulate and fibrous fillers used in plastics. All the leading mineral fillers are covered with carbon-based fillers covered briefly. A survey of agrowaste and related materials is provided.

This report highlights the trends in the Italian plastics industry over the period 1993-1997.

This report reviews the current market with reference to the polymers in use and the remedial measures being undertaken by polymer manufacturers and cable companies. The main sections provide an overview of polymer use by material with the main end-use markets examined. Key trends based on new products, processes and machinery developments are indicated. The report includes profiles of leading polymer and cable companies with discussion about recent merger and acquisition activity.