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Companies

EMS
Sales trend continues downwards / Swiss polyamide specialist able to slow decline only slightly
 		17.10.2025
ORLEN
Offer submitted to acquire Grupa Azoty's polyolefin business
 		17.10.2025
LEGO
Major expansion of plant in Hungary completed / Over 1,000 injection moulding machines now on site
 		17.10.2025
CARBOLIQ
Chemical recycling plant to be built at Chempark in Germany
 		17.10.2025
HAITIAN
Injection moulding machines for Europe to come from Serbia in future / Slight growth targeted for 2025
 		17.10.2025
TEDERIC
Chinese injection moulding machine manufacturer sees signs of market recovery / Stable prospects for 2026
 		17.10.2025
GUALA CLOSURES
Market entry in pharmaceutical packaging sector / Takeover of Austrian closure specialist KWK
 		16.10.2025
GCR
New subsidiary focuses on recycled polyolefins for mobility, E&E applications
 		16.10.2025
NGR
Austrian manufacturer of recycling systems looking to expand presence in Asia / Cooperation with Leistritz
 		16.10.2025
GRAMMER
Seat manufacturer reports improved operations in Q3
 		16.10.2025
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People

SYENSQO
Division head Radossich to succeed CEO Kadri
 		18.09.2025
KEM ONE
Paolo Barbieri no longer at the helm of PVC manufacturer
 		03.09.2025
FLEXIBLE PACKAGING EUROPE
Industry association elects new chair
 		18.07.2025
EUPC
New films group formed within plastics converters' association / Zelcher elected founding president
 		08.07.2025
PLASTICS EUROPE
Benny Mermans named president of European trade association
 		01.07.2025
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Industry

EPSE
Awards ceremony honours innovation and sustainability at K 2025 in Germany
 		17.10.2025
PLASTICS AND HEALTH
UK close to restricting BPA in food packaging / Rules to be aligned with EU, Canada
 		16.10.2025
UN PLASTICS TREATY
Chair of failed INC talks reportedly to step down / Luis Vayas Valdivieso said to be leaving for ‘personal and professional reasons'
 		07.10.2025
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT
Council of the EU passes pellet regulation to reduce microplastics contamination
 		01.10.2025
PFAS
California legislation would restrict or ban ‘forever chemicals' in non-stick coatings / Cookware industry incensed / Governor's signature awaited
 		01.10.2025
RECYCLASS
Recycling certification now claimed to be Europe's largest
 		01.10.2025
PLASTICS INDUSTRY EUROPE
EU associations respond to shifting polymer flows amid third-party tariffs / Brussels pressed for balanced response
 		30.09.2025
PFAS
ECHA wraps up restriction planning for forever chemicals / Draft opinion expected by mid-2026
 		25.09.2025
PLASTICS PROCESSING GERMANY
TecPart president calls for ‘freedom to act' at annual conference / Executive board confirmed in office
 		25.09.2025
RECYCLING UK
Recoup urges stricter checks on recycled content claims / Weak oversight damaging industry competitiveness
 		24.09.2025
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Markets

LOGISTICS
Trade conflict between China and US escalates / Labour strikes add strain to global shipping
 		16.10.2025
POLYURETHANE MARKET
Americas output restrained by weak demand in 2025 / Brazil strongest performer in South America / Fastest growth for rigid foam sector – IAL Consultants
 		16.10.2025
HEALTHCARE AND PLASTIC
Waste volumes in Europe, North America seen rising up to 40% by 2040 if no action taken on SUPs / Systemiq, Eunomia report highlights strategies for hospitals, suppliers
 		15.10.2025
PLASTICS AND RUBBER MACHINERY
Euromap anticipates brighter outlook / Positive signals at K 2025
 		13.10.2025
PACKAGING
Market shift from plastic to paper expected in certain end-use sectors / Greater competition expected between both substrates by 2030 – Smithers report
 		13.10.2025
LOGISTICS
Freight rates remain at previous week's levels on most routes
 		10.10.2025
UK CONSTRUCTION
Activity declines again, pace of contraction eases
 		09.10.2025
PLASTICS PRODUCTION
European output stagnates amid global growth / Circular volumes shift to Asia – Plastics Europe report
 		08.10.2025
IRAN
EUR 8.5 bn invested in Chabahar petrochemical hub / Export prospects unclear as US reimposes sanctions on key seaport
 		07.10.2025
CHEMICAL INDUSTRY GERMANY
‘Gloomy mood' in the ‘autumn of reforms' / Production significantly below previous year's level – VCI
 		06.10.2025
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Production and Engineering

LUBRIZOL
US-based speciality chemicals firm to unveil TPU technologies at K 2025
 		06.10.2025
E-MOBILITY
Aimplas road tests new e-scooter / Two-wheeler features plastic parts with embedded electronics
 		25.09.2025
MILLIKEN
Additives manufacturer partners with OQ to launch clarified random copolymer for injection moulding
 		17.09.2025
RECYCLING
Aimplas gains RecyClass accreditation for automotive, E&E testing
 		15.09.2025
BASF
Petchem major unveils water-permeable polyamide for meat casings
 		10.09.2025
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Management

INSOLVENCIES GERMANY
Number of failing companies remains high / Only brief recovery in Q2 / Automotive suppliers particularly affected
 		24.09.2025
COCA-COLA
Drinks giant mulls shift from cans to plastic bottles to beat Trump's tariffs / Agreement with EC to amend recyclability claims on labels
 		20.05.2025
PLASTICS AND FINANCE
BASF tops brand value list again; Sabic runner-up / Chinese brands grow by 18%
 		16.05.2025
GLOBAL TRADE
Bankruptcies set to rise in next two years / Western Europe to see most job losses / Europe eyes unified insolvency laws
 		09.04.2025
INSOLVENCIES GERMANY
Major insolvencies still at high level / Automotive suppliers most affected in plastics segment / Significantly more jobs at risk
 		13.01.2025
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