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EuPC, Teppfa urge coordinated political action to end Middle East ‘energy war', cap prices

— By PIE correspondent — As the conflict in the Middle East continued into its fourth week, European Plastics Converters called on Europe’s politicians to cap energy prices and use diplomatic efforts to stop what it called the “energy war” between the US, Israel, and Iran. EuPC warned that the viability of the region’s plastics supply chain faced “unprecedented pressure” as a result of the ongoing... (25.03.2026)

EU POLICY

Council summit ‘distracted' by war in Iran / Orbán stands his ground / LNG supplies upended by bombing / Modest progress on ETS reform

— By Dede Williams — In the run-up to the European Council summit held from 19-20 March 2026 in Brussels, many EU political leaders due to attend and industry captains planning to watch for strategic signals that could affect their business were cautiously optimistic about the opportunities to resolve... (06:00)

TRINSEO

Creditors grant temporary reprieve after payment default / Production continues uninterrupted

— By PIE staff — After Trinseo failed to meet its loan repayments on time, the plastics group, which is under liquidity pressure, has negotiated with its creditors that they will temporarily refrain from exercising their rights to collateral in the event of payment defaults. Most of these agreements are... (23.03.2026)

DOMO CHEMICALS

Consortium of InfraLeuna and Leuna-Harze throws hat in the ring for Domo Caproleuna

— By PIE staff — A consortium comprising site operator InfraLeuna and epoxy resin producer Leuna-Harze is preparing a bid for the insolvent Domo Caproleuna, according to a filing with Germany’s Federal Cartel Office. Domo Caproleuna is a subsidiary of Belgian PA producer Domo Chemicals. Local media... (23.03.2026)

LANXESS

Group plans further 550 job cuts as losses widen / Shorter working week to reduce costs

— By PIE staff — In response to rising losses, German speciality chemicals group Lanxess plans to cut another 550 jobs, primarily in administration functions. Around two-thirds of the reductions with be in Germany, it said. To free up funds in the short term, the company will also reduce weekly working... (23.03.2026)

EU-US TRADE

EU nears ratification of US pact / Lawmakers advance delayed trade deal / Showdown looms amid Iran war turmoil

— By Dede Williams — Amid the chaos accompanying the war in Iran, the EU seems to be poised to finally complete the process of ratifying last year’s trade deal with the US. This follows months of stalling over the concerns of the chamber’s left-of-centre factions that the duties are too high as well as... (23.03.2026)

LOGISTICS

Soaring diesel prices put inter-Europe goods transportation at risk / Sea freight rates also rise

— By PIE staff — As fuel prices at petrol stations are skyrocketing in the wake of the war in Iran, Germany’s federal association of road haulage, logistics and waste management, BGL is sounding the alarm: many medium-sized haulage companies have found themselves in acute financial distress due to the... (20.03.2026)

Plastic Fantastic

Plastic golf tees get their cards marked — By PIE correspondent — A golf club in the Welsh capital Cardiff is the latest of many in the UK to ban plastic tees in a drive to make that most ancient of sports more environmentally ... (13.03.2026)

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ENGINEERING THERMOPLASTICS Envalior, Sabic push major price hikes	10:31
CHEMICAL INDUSTRY GERMANY VCI reports further decline in sales, production / Polymer output slumps / No forecast for 2026	06:00
INFINITE LOOP Partners to construct 70,000 t/y chemical recycling plants in Germany, India / Virgin-quality rPET	06:00
SHIN-ETSU US PVC unit Shintech starts billion dollar value chain expansion	06:00
HAITIAN Growth for injection moulding machinery maker limited to overseas markets	06:00
PLASTICS MARKETS GERMANY Launch of data collection for new plastics material flow map / Companies invited to participate	06:00
POLYMER PRICES Butadiene April: Contract skyrockets as Iran war leads to rapidly rising costs	24.03.2026
SIBUR Full-year 2025 sees net revenue down 10% / Debt nearly doubles since 2022 / Domestic oversupply drives prices to record lows /	24.03.2026
INDORAMA Major rPET facility planned with Nigerian Breweries, Genesis Energy / Output of 45,000 t/y to come onstream in 2027	24.03.2026

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ENGINEERING THERMOPLASTICS Envalior, Sabic push major price hikes	10:31
POLYMER PRICES Butadiene April: Contract skyrockets as Iran war leads to rapidly rising costs	24.03.2026
LANXESS Substantial price increases for flame retardants, plasticisers, other additives	23.03.2026
COVESTRO Significant price hikes for polycarbonate and blends	23.03.2026
POLYMER PRICES Polyurethane feedstocks March: Prices soar / Further increases required in March / Europur does not anticipate supply bottlenecks	20.03.2026
POLYMER PRICES – UPDATE Standard thermoplastics March/April: Price surges put processors under immense pressure / Passing on increases proving difficult / Prices rise across the board by EUR 400/t	19.03.2026
UPDATE - RÖHM Price hikes for PMMA molding compounds / Massive markups on compounds	19.03.2026
EASTMAN Price increases for polyesters and copolyesters	19.03.2026
POLYNT Resin manufacturer's product range set for price increases	18.03.2026
BOREALIS Significant price hike for polyolefins	18.03.2026

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CHINA State of emergency: Middle East conflict shakes petrochemicals sector / High import dependence	16.03.2026
SABIC Resin maker changes C2/C3 formula-based contracts / Price hikes for PE, PP	12.03.2026
LOGISTICS War in Middle East grips maritime logistics / Freight rates surge / Forces majeures announced due to supply shortages	12.03.2026
MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT German industry association urges plastics converters to reject unjustified force majeure notifications / Speaks of involving antitrust authorities	16.03.2026
LOGISTICS Soaring diesel prices put inter-Europe goods transportation at risk / Sea freight rates also rise	20.03.2026
TRINSEO Plastics group reportedly faces liquidity problems / Loss widened last year	18.03.2026
SAUDI ARAMCO Oil and gas group warns against 'catastrophic consequences' of Iran war for global oil market / G7 countries release national reserves	12.03.2026
POLYURETHANE Middle East crisis unlikely to cause raw-material shortages / Bottlenecks in foam production, availability could occur	18.03.2026