The latest edition of the "Kunststof en Rubber Jaarboek 1998" published by the Kunststoffen en Rubber Instituut TNO (Postbus 6031, NL-2600 JA Delft) has been partially restructured and now constitutes a reference volume which offers even more information on the Belgian and Dutch plastics industry. The publication gives coverage to raw materials producers and processors alike.

The detailed index of products and services has been extended in this year's edition to include keywords and cross-references. English keywords have been included to facilitate location of the correct Dutch heading. The company section contains full company names, addresses and telephone and telefax numbers. Details of the companies' main areas of work have been included in this edition for the first time. In many cases, comments are included on the product range, payroll, management, brands and scope of imports/exports. A separate brand name register is included, together with an extensive editorial section on the "Top 4" plastics (PE, PP, PVC, PS).

The book is rounded off by a brief outline of the history of plastics and of rubber and processing machinery, a bibliography of relevant specialist literature, details of training courses in the two countries, comprehensive statistical data on the Western European plastics industry, technical information and a section containing association addresses.

BOOK SERVICE: "Kunststof en Rubber Jaarboek 1998" (Dutch), 1997, 376 pp., A4 format, flexible cover, DEM 135.00 + postage/VAT: PIE-No. 42015.