尽管在份大幅抑制增长sion of 2008-09 in some applications of geosynthetics, the sector continue to see robust growth. Global demand for geosynthetics is expected to reach 6.9 bln sq. yards by 2015. To know about the factors expected to drive demand globally, benefits of using geosynthetics as a low cost polymer based synthetic material, major players in the market, dominant and emerging markets globally, growth of geosynthetics market in India, types of geosynthetics and major areas of application, etc, readIncreased spending on infrastructure development & construction to drive robust growth for geosynthetics

After suffering a downturn during the global economic recession of 2008-2009, most propylene derivative markets have recovered. Asian markets recovered first in 2009, followed by the rest of the world in 2010. Influenced by economic growth and changes in manufacturing trends and agricultural factors, all the derivatives performed strongly in 2010. The ongoing gradual economic recovery in Western economies has benefitted demand growth in 2011, which has however, been weakened by fluctuating demand in Asia. To know more about the trend in consumption of propylene and its derivatives, capacity augmentation, factors influencing growth, demand and supply, etc, readSupply side issues follow propylene demand recovery

Profitability of the petrochemical industry improved greatly in Q1-2011. However profitability in Asian markets fell sharply in Q2 as slow demand for imports to China lengthened markets across the region, amid concerns of the cost of acquiring feedstocks. Petrochemical producers in most regions managed to maintain steady profitability, despite renewed increase in the cost of acquiring feedstocks. To know about trends in markets of Asia, Middle East and Europe in Q2-2011, profitability of regional petrochemical industry, effects of European demand on Asian market, sectors impacted by the weak Asian markets and higher feedstock costs readWeak Asian markets and intense feedstock costs cap petrochemical profitability in Q2-2011

A leading cause of pavement deterioration is water intrusion through the pavement. Paving fabrics have been long recognized as a way to help pavements last longer. A green paving fabric has been created- manufactured with polypropylene and blended with waste polyester from recycled plastic bottles. It provides an effective moisture barrier, reduces the need for repetitive maintenance and rehabilitation costs over time. To know more about the processing, benefits of this green paving fabric and its diversified usage, readPaving fabric created with post-consumer throw-away plastic container