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COMPOSITEC Forvia composites subsidiary renamed after sale	10.04.2025
TRADE WAR EU plans to impose punitive tariffs on PE, PA imports from US	09.04.2025
TRADE WAR US punitive tariffs cause uncertainty among plastics processors / Numerous materials exempt from duties	08.04.2025
TRADE CEE Experts weigh in on potential trade war escalation / “EU businesses, including PE suppliers, can benefit from import restrictions”	08.04.2025
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
GERMAN ECONOMY Will the German plastics industry benefit from EUR 1 tn special fund? / Assessment by PIE market expert Martin Bäcker	26.03.2025
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
SIEMENS GAMESA Renewable energy firm invests EUR 200 mn for rotor blade plant extension / Operations set for next year	12.03.2025
NEVEON / BRANTNER Loop-it mattress recycling JV opens for business in Austria	11.03.2025
PLASTICS PROCESSING GERMANY Significant drop in revenue, volumes last year / Subdued expectations for 2025 / Hopes of action from new government	10.03.2025
GERMAN PLASTICS INDUSTRY Are M&As booming in the plastics sector? / Interview with consultant Sinan Ikiisik	06.03.2025
TRINSEO Producer announces hike for PMMA	03.03.2025
POLAND Robust economic performance lifts plastics industry in 2024 / Strict regulations, rising energy costs fuel fears over competitiveness / Associations call for stringent measures	03.03.2025
POLYMERS FOR EUROPE ALLIANCE 2024 Polymer Producers Awards: Voting open for plastics converters / ‘Commitment to the European market' as new criteria	28.02.2025
PLASTICS ECONOMY EUROPE 12th PIE Market Survey: The future looks hopeful / Businesses not looking forward to green transition / Trump administration causes ambiguity	27.02.2025
PLASTICS PROCESSING GERMANY Manufacturers of technical parts complain about significant drop in sales / Poor ordering situation and gloomy outlook	24.02.2025
PLASTICS INDUSTRY GERMANY Recyclate gap to increase to 30% by 2030 / Rising demand from packaging, construction, automotive segments – BKV study	21.02.2025
MYLAR SPECIALTY FILMS Celanese-Teijin JV to shut PET film plant in Luxembourg	20.02.2025
UK PLASTICS INDUSTRY Most firms expect better sales this year / Moulders report drop in 2024 turnover / Optimism plummets – BPF survey	10.02.2025
MARICELL Investor group acquires Italian manufacturer of rigid PVC foams	07.02.2025
POLYPLEX Expansion of BOPET film production in US, India	03.02.2025
TERAPLAST Romanian plastics processor takes over Wavin's Hungarian pipe business / DACH region targeted as sales market	24.01.2025
JEC WORLD Composites trade fair to celebrate 60th anniversary in Paris / 45,000 visitors expected	16.01.2025
ELECTRIC VEHICLES North American investments strengthen lithium-ion battery manufacturing / Additional separator-film production planned	15.01.2025

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