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EPDM China re-examines import behaviour from EU, US, South Korea / Customs duties remain in force for time being	13.01.2026
EPS Consumption in Italy falls back to normal levels in 2024 / Association sees good prospects for 2026	13.01.2026
OXYCHEM Berkshire Hathaway completes acquisition of US PVC producer	13.01.2026
BUTANEDIOL Coming soon: Provisional anti-dumping duties on imports from US, China, Saudi Arabia	12.01.2026
PET Turkey imposes immediate provisional duties / Investigation into PTA imports launched	12.01.2026
BASF Zhanjiang cracker operational / Analysts concerned over strong dependence on Beijing	12.01.2026
AMERICHEM Compounding and masterbatch specialist's CEO John Richard speaks with PIE about global supply strategy, regulation, and market shifts	12.01.2026
DOMO CHEMICALS Talks with creditors fail / Polyamide producer plans shutdown of German plants	09.01.2026
VYNOVA PVC producer files for creditor protection for plant in Tessenderlo / Restructuring and preservation sought	09.01.2026
OMIKRON Italian compounder goes to Chinese competitor Orinko / First presence in Europe	09.01.2026
SABIC Sale of petrochemicals business in Europe and US to investment companies Aequita and Mutares	08.01.2026
CEFIC BASF CEO Markus Kamieth appointed president of Europe's chemical industry association	08.01.2026
PET Turkey launches investigation into PTA imports / Anti-dumping measures likely	08.01.2026
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS ABS: Elix Polymers force majeure limited to one grade / Delivery times significantly extended	08.01.2026
CHEMICAL INDUSTRY EUROPE EU27 competitiveness expected to erode further by 2030 amid rising energy costs / Bloc's global market shrinks over 15 years – Cefic	07.01.2026
ABS EU considers higher anti-dumping duties on South Korean imports	06.01.2026
DOMO CHEMICALS PA specialist's German companies file for insolvency / 585 employees affected	05.01.2026
BAERLOCHER Additives manufacturer discusses sustainability and investment strategy / CEO Arne Schulle sees structural location disadvantages in Europe	05.01.2026
RESEARCH Plasma-based recycling process for glass fibre-reinforced plastics under development in Germany	05.01.2026
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS ABS: Fire at Elix in Spain causes plant shutdown / Possible force majeure	22.12.2025
INEOS Boost for Grangemouth cracker / London guarantees GBP 150 mn investment support package for UK's last remaining ethylene production	19.12.2025
YEAR-ENDER: PLASTICS RECYCLING MARKET Europe's reclaim sector faces its toughest year yet / Cheap virgin plastics squeeze recyclates / Strain continues	18.12.2025
EUROPEAN ECONOMY German business climate weakens / Processors' mood worsens / European manufacturers send mixed messages	18.12.2025
ADNOC No plans to scale back Covestro's European operations / Talks of 'Arab BASF' dismissed	17.12.2025
YEAR-ENDER 2025: POLYMER PRICES Imported PTA boosts PET volumes, not profitability / EU mandates support virgin PET as market shrinks / Global PE, PP oversupply caps prices / Packaging, construction, automotive demand subdued	17.12.2025

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