Katharina Wagner Gesamtverband Kunststoffverarbeitende Industrie e. V. (GKV) Plastics processing companies in Germany are facing a massive wave of price increases from their raw material suppliers and are only partially able to … Read more
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The report on the plastics market in Germany How many tons of plastics are produced in Germany every year? Which applications do plastics go into? How are the recycling paths … Read more
In view of the latest developments in crude oil prices, the GKV sees no scope for drastic price increases by plastics manufacturers for new goods. The association points out that … Read more
Downward trend in composites production in Europe slows / Positive forecast and rising demand The challenges for the European composites industry remain: Even in 2025, the fundamental negative trend has … Read more
Turnover in the plastics processing industry in Germany fell by a further 1.8% in 2025 compared to the previous year. The industry association GKV called on the German government and … Read more
For the 26th time, Composites Germany(www.composites-germany.de) has collected current key figures on the market for fiber-reinforced plastics. All member companies of the supporting associations of Composites Germany: AVK and Composites … Read more
February 2026 | No. 02/2026 For the first time, a circular economy forum was held on February 3, 2026 on the topic of “Composite Materials and Composites – Textiles in … Read more
Nach dem großen Erfolg der ersten beiden AVK-Fachtagungen zum Thema Flammschutz in 2023 und 2024 laden wir Sie zur 3. Tagung ein: 📅 18.-19. November 2026📍 Berlin Thematisch werden wir den … Read more
The AVK honors pioneering innovations in the field of fibre-reinforced plastics (FRP) / composites The AVK – Industrievereinigung Verstärkte Kunststoffe e. V. is calling for applications for the prestigious AVK … Read more