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GLASS FIBRES
EU imposes anti-dumping duties on imports from Egypt, Bahrain, and Thailand / Countries account for a quarter of bloc's demand
 		17.04.2026
POLYMER PRICES
China engineering thermoplastics March: Prices rise sharply / Higher feedstock costs driven by skyrocketing crude / Quotations rise further as Middle East conflict continues
 		17.04.2026
KÖKSAN
Turkish packaging manufacturer plans to significantly expand PET production / New plant with a capacity of 324,000 t/y
 		17.04.2026
CONTITECH
Start of plant expansion in the US / Mixing centre with two compounding lines planned
 		17.04.2026
MGS
US medical technology company expands presence in Europe / Acquisition of Danish injection moulder Knudsen Plast
 		17.04.2026
PLASTIC FANTASTIC
Former Canadian PM Trudeau forgets his anti-plastics principles
 		17.04.2026
LOGISTICS
Shipping companies under pressure / Mutual blockade of Strait of Hormuz drives diesel prices even higher
 		16.04.2026
POLYMER PRICE FORECASTS
Raw materials, intermediates continue upward trend
 		16.04.2026
UPDATE - PVC IMPORTS
Geopolitical risks aggravate supply situation / Shift in import flows / European PVC market set to remain under structural pressure if no recovery seen in construction
 		16.04.2026
BOREALIS
Start-up of PDH plant in Belgium delayed to second half of 2026
 		16.04.2026
MAGNA
Sale of lighting and rooftop systems units announced / Financial investor Mutares one of two buyers
 		16.04.2026
RÖHM
Plexiglas manufacturer invests in chemical recycling / New technology integrated into existing MMA plant
 		16.04.2026
DOW CHEMICAL
Carter to succeed Fitterling as CEO
 		16.04.2026
AOC
Third price increase since March / Interplastic follows suit
 		15.04.2026
POLYMER PRICES
Standard thermoplastics trend April: Greater hikes than ever before / Disruption due to Middle East war causes prices to surge
 		15.04.2026
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