Housings and covers protect technology, shape the appearance of equipment and are produced in large quantities – ABS, PC and PC/ABS blends are mainly used for this, and their prices determine unit costs.

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Housings and covers use engineering thermoplastics such as ABS and PC; movements in the prices of these polymers noticeably influence production costs.
High material cost share: for visible components the material represents a substantial cost factor.
Competing materials: ABS, PC and PC/ABS blends are used according to requirement – and their prices develop differently.
Series production: with large quantities even a small price difference has a clear effect on total costs.



From procurement through to sales: pricenxt supports key decisions along the entire value chain.
Tracks price developments for the plastics used, benchmarks the company’s own price level against the market and prepares supplier negotiations on a sound basis.
Assesses material alternatives and specifications in terms of appearance and cost and calculates the effect of price movements on the product portfolio.
Keeps the material cost base in view, identifies margin risks early and bases strategic decisions on dependable market data.
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For housings and covers, ABS, PC, PC/ABS blends and PP are particularly relevant, with PMMA added for transparent covers. They are used for equipment, electronics, and machine housings.
Use our Plastixx and A-Plastixx indices free of charge, with no time limit. Track price developments for standard and engineering plastics, as well as across selected application markets.
