Global Trends in Polymer Additives

摘要

The global plastics additives market appears to be on the road to recovery after several difficult years, indicated by upturns in production and numerous price increases, says U.S.-based Townsend Polymer Services & Information (TPSI) in their August, 2005 study, "Plastic Additives VI". Key issues affecting the additives market include feedstock costs, increasing global competitiveness, the growing importance of China in the global market, and continuing environmental and regulatory issues, notes Fred Gastrock, product manager for additives at TPSI.