December's most-read plastics headlines

It's January 2017 which means ArabPlast 2017 is less than a week away, so it comes as no surprise that ArabPlast news dominates our most-clicked list for December 2016.

ArabPlast 2017: The MEP Survival Guide

ArabPlast is less than one month away and MEP's Editor Rose Brooke will be attending the UAE's biggest plastics processing event armed with a little knowledge gathered from her last time at the show. Here are some handy hints for first-timers.

Abu Dhabi flexes petchem muscles

Abu Dhabi has been targeting growth in the non-oil sectors to further bolster the Emirate's economy and now its strategies are coming to fruition, with major investments being directed into the petrochemicals industry.

Saudi Aramco acquires Novomer polyol business for $100m

Saudi Aramco has decisively acquired Novomer's Converge product line and associated polyol operations and technologies in a deal worth $100 million.

Starlinger presents next generation of sustainable woven plastic packaging at ArabPlast

 is presenting the new generation of 'bottle-to-bag' woven plastic packaging solutions at ArabPlast 2017.

Milliken sends 'clear' PP message at ArabPlast 2017

Specialty chemicals supplier Milliken is inviting polypropylene producers, compounders and converters to visit its booth at ArabPlast 2017 where it will present its portfolio under the slogan 'Making polypropylene clearer, better, faster. Together'.