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POLYMER PRICES
China engineering thermoplastics April: Most prices continue sharp uptrend / Only ABS and PA 6 move sideways on low supply / Mixed outlook for May
 		13.05.2026
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT
Operation Clean Sweep reports global progress / Data gaps cloud pellet loss picture
 		13.05.2026
GRAMMER
Automotive supplier reports decline in revenue, operating profit / Forecast nevertheless confirmed / European business performs comparatively well
 		13.05.2026
LEONI
Chinese electronics group Luxshare raises stake in German auto supplier
 		13.05.2026
UK CONSTRUCTION
Weak demand sees sector activity slide for fifth month in a row / Rise in purchasing costs steepest in three decades
 		13.05.2026
EQUIPLAST
Spanish plastics trade fair to highlight circular economy, innovation in plastics sector
 		13.05.2026
POLYMER PRICES
North America April: Prices firmer across the board / Producers use their pricing power to improve margins / More significant increases expected in May / Resistance from converters grows
 		12.05.2026
PLASTIC PACKAGING GERMANY
PPWR: Federal government rejects VerpackDG amendments proposed by Bundesrat
 		12.05.2026
BEWI
EPS specialist remains in the red / CEO Bekken sees 'significant increase in profitability'
 		12.05.2026
ORIGIN MATERIALS
Plans to divest PET closure business
 		12.05.2026
KRONES
Packaging systems manufacturer starts year with strong order intake / Profit remains below last year's level
 		12.05.2026
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
PVC: Westlake Vinnolit declares force majeure on deliveries from Cologne and Knapsack, Germany
 		11.05.2026
POLYMER PRICES
China standard thermoplastics April: Increases continue at slightly slower pace / Only carbide-based PVC declines / Supply remains generally low / Price trend mixed
 		11.05.2026
MASTERBATCHES
Group flags supply chain risks from Middle East disruptions to key trade routes / Bottlenecks hit industries such as cosmetic packaging, plastic film, automotive
 		11.05.2026
EU-US TRADE
Trump moves trade deal deadline up to 4 July / EU's first Trilogue ends without consensus
 		11.05.2026
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