BUILDING UP EUROPE’S CONSTRUCTION SECTOR THROUGH PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES
May 1st, 2012
BY MJ DESCHAMPS
CONSTRUCTION in Europe is traditionally associated with metal, steel and other heavy materials, but plastics and plastic composites are increasingly used as energy and cost-efficient options for buildings, bridges, houses and other structures.
Construction contributes more than 20% of demand for plastics in Europe - the second largest market segment after packaging, according to Brussels, Belgium-based trade association PlasticsEurope.
Plastics have long been used by builders for seals, windows and doors, pipes, cables, floor coverings and ...
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