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Engineering plastics are more expensive than standard plastics, but they are characterized by special physical and chemical properties

The construction industry is flourishing in many European agglomerations. Manufacturers of plastic pipes are also benefiting from government economic stimulus programs to overcome the Corona crisis and the expansion of infrastructure.

More chlorine, less crude oil: large quantities of by-products from the chemical industry are used to manufacture polyvinyl chloride (PVC). PVC is therefore one of the most cost-effective plastics - and one of the most widely used.

Manufacturers and processors of expandable polystyrene (EPS), the bestselling insulation material, are particularly benefiting from initiatives to improve energy efficiency.

Ceresana has analyzed the dynamically growing global market for "green" polymers for the sixth time: Analysts expect revenues from bioplastics to rise to approx. USD 8.1 billion by 2030.

The rapid electrification of automotive transport is a challenge for the automotive industry, but also for other sectors: Vehicle manufacturers are not only the main customers for steel, glass, and tire rubber, but increasingly also for plastics.

The automotive industry is one of the biggest consumers of coatings. Ceresana has examined how the global market for automotive paints and coatings is recovering from the Corona crisis.

Future mobility will depend on innovative joining technology: a new car contains around 18 kg of adhesives.

Innovative materials for the air conditioning of buildings are in high demand: People are spending more and more time in closed rooms, while the demands on building materials in terms of sustainability are growing.

Electric motor, hybrid, or hydrogen? Car manufacturers, suppliers and new challengers are competing for the electric, carbon-neutral, and fully interconnected mobility of the future.