Sabine Hatzfeld
Editor
ICSG states increase and surplus in January
The International Copper Study Group (ICSG) released preliminary data for January 2016 world copper supply and demand in its April 2016 Copper Bulletin.
FEAD statement on Eco-Design Directive workplan for 2015-2017
Anticipating the college of Commissioners on Eco-design policy on 20 April 2016, FEAD has prepared a statement and has contacted the Commissioners to stress the importance of eco-design.
Stena Metall signs Agreement to acquire IL Recycling
Stena Metall is acquiring IL Recycling, a total waste management supplier of recycling services, with operations in Sweden and Poland. Stena Metall is developing its position through its subsidiary Stena Recycling AB, a leading company in industrial recycling.
Worldsteel Short Range Outlook 2016-2017
The World Steel Association (worldsteel) forecasts that global steel demand will decrease by -0.8% to 1,488 Mt in 2016 following a contraction of -3.0% in 2015. In 2017, it is forecast that world steel demand will return to growth of 0.4% and will reach 1,494 Mt.
Tegos on Expansion Course in Western-Europe
Tegos' daughter company Tegos Systems has now acquired the distribution rights for the enwis) environment solutions software and customer contracts from the french company Prodware for an undisclosed amount.
Rigid Plastics Recycling Surges 27%
The American Chemistry Concil announced that the recycling of post-consumer rigid plastics surged 276 million pounds, or 27 percent, in 2014 to reach a new high of over 1.28 billion pounds for the year.