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RECYCLING AUSTRIA
ARA, SRP put polyolefin processing plant into operation
02.04.2025
ADIPIC ACID
EU starts anti-dumping investigation into Chinese imports
01.04.2025
UPDATE - MALAYSIA
+++ Fire breaks out at Petronas gas pipeline in Puchong +++ Plastics export growth to slow in 2025 / Domestic market poised for lasting development /
01.04.2025
CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
Carbon capture can play important role for defossilisation / Agricultural and woody biomass can supply one-fifth of future carbon demand in Europe – nova-Institute report
01.04.2025
GCR
Recyclate and compound supplier opens plastic recycling plant in Spain
01.04.2025
VERSALIS
Start-up of domestic recycled polymer plant / EPS, XPS with high recycled content / Investment in site's turnaround
31.03.2025
BASF
Commercial production of Loopamid kicks off / rPA 6 to be sourced from textile waste
31.03.2025
OPERATION CLEAN SWEEP
Borealis, Vynova, and BASF win OCS Europe certification for all sites / Austrian company a pioneer of the standard
28.03.2025
SHELL
Sale of chemicals business in Europe and US confirmed / CEO Sawan considers “selective closures”
28.03.2025
POLYURETHANE MARKET
World TPU demand to rise by 2.5% in 2025 / Growth relies on specialised grades and advanced formulations – IAL Consultants report
27.03.2025
GERMAN ECONOMY
More optimism in German boardrooms / Fiscal stimulus package and looming US tariffs / Mood improves among makers of plastics goods
27.03.2025
POLAND
Economic crisis takes toll on plastics recycling / Recyclate prices absurdly low / Industry braced for uncertainty
26.03.2025
GERMAN ECONOMY
Will the German plastics industry benefit from EUR 1 tn special fund? / Assessment by PIE market expert Martin Bäcker
26.03.2025
RADICI
Polyamide specialist now with larger site, expanded PA compounding capacity in Brazil
26.03.2025
ANWIL
PVC lines at headquarters site up and running again after fire damage / Stabilising effect for Eastern European PVC prices
25.03.2025
FINLAND
Plastics industry rebounds in H2 2024 / Better days ahead in 2025 / Defence, healthcare among key drivers for recovery
25.03.2025
GERMAN PLASTICS PRODUCTION
Increased polymer output, reduced sales – Plastics Europe draws grim balance for 2024 / ‘Positive spirit' needed
24.03.2025
BIESTERFELD
German distributor extends partnership for BASF TPU to Northern Europe
24.03.2025
EPS
Insulation board with recycled content / ABG, BASF, Sto pilot project
24.03.2025
PYRUM
Pyrolysis specialist agrees to build waste tyre recycling thermolysis plant at VTTI's Antwerp port terminal
21.03.2025
TRONOX
Titanium dioxide manufacturer to shut plant in Netherlands
20.03.2025
LYONDELLBASELL / COVESTRO
Final closure of styrene plant in Netherlands
19.03.2025
LYONDELLBASELL
Polyolefin giant reportedly considers closure of PP production at Brindisi, Italy
19.03.2025
TRADE WAR
EU Commission plans retaliatory tariffs; PE reportedly targeted / Move could aid European producers / US-Houthi attacks expected to aggravate impact of US tariffs
19.03.2025
GERMAN ECONOMY
Chemical industry sentiment worsens / Lowest level for more than two years – Ifo Institute
19.03.2025
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