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BOREALIS
Start-up of PDH plant in Belgium delayed to second half of 2026
 		16.04.2026
DOW CHEMICAL
Carter to succeed Fitterling as CEO
 		16.04.2026
ORLEN
Agreement reached with Grupa Azoty for full acquisition of GA Polyolefins
 		14.04.2026
KAZAKHSTAN
Sinopec to build major butadiene plant / Exports to Europe possible
 		13.04.2026
OMV
European chemical industry must consolidate, says group CEO / Borouge–Borealis–Nova deal to yield USD 500 mn in savings
 		13.04.2026
INEOS
Iran war could reverse debt burden / Olefins and polyolefins producer profits from price surge
 		10.04.2026
NESTE
Processing plant for pyrolysis oil in operation in Finland / 'EU recycling rules penalise refineries'
 		10.04.2026
BRASKEM
Struggling polyolefin producer considers measures to protect creditors
 		09.04.2026
EMS-CHEMIE
Currency effects weigh on first-quarter turnover
 		09.04.2026
JILIN JOINATURE POLYMER
K.D. Feddersen takes over PEEK sales in Europe
 		08.04.2026
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Machinery

HAITIAN
Growth for injection moulding machinery maker limited to overseas markets
 		25.03.2026
ARBURG
Machine manufacturer reports further decline in sales / Investments in North America postponed / European business remains cause for concern
 		17.03.2026
MULTIVAC
Packaging machinery maker opens second plant at German HQ / EUR 100 mn investment
 		18.02.2026
WIPA
Recycling equipment supplier files for bankruptcy
 		29.10.2025
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
NGR
Austrian manufacturer of recycling systems looking to expand presence in Asia / Cooperation with Leistritz
 		16.10.2025
KAUTEX
Sales target for 2025 to be missed / ‘A new start takes time' – CEO Wedell
 		15.10.2025
KRAUSSMAFFEI
‘Not everything is negative' / Future lies in smaller, all-electric machines / Potential in additive plastics processing – CEO Stech
 		14.10.2025
SUMITOMO DEMAG
Job cuts done – at least for now / Sales continue to stagnate
 		14.10.2025
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Processing

CORTIZO
Spanish PVC profile manufacturer significantly expands capacity
 		15.04.2026
BERICAP
Closure manufacturer strengthens presence in Ireland with acquisition of Embankment Plastics
 		15.04.2026
TRICEL
Irish composites distributor acquires UK-based Matrix Composite Materials / Fourth acquisition in four years
 		13.04.2026
PUNTO-PACK
Subsidiary MAV acquires Italian plastic packaging manufacturer Nuova Mini Plastic
 		13.04.2026
OP MOBILITY
Module division braces itself against decline in turnover / Lighting unit aims to grow with Hyundai Mobis
 		09.04.2026
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Application

MAGNA
Sale of lighting and rooftop systems units announced / Financial investor Mutares one of two buyers
 		16.04.2026
GOGLIO
Italian packaging manufacturer plans to invest EUR 40 mn in sustainability targets, plant expansions
 		15.04.2026
B.BRAUN
Medical technology group reports further increases in revenue and profit
 		15.04.2026
BORYSZEW
No investors found for plastics technology plants in Germany / Closure expected by end of year
 		23.03.2026
CABKA
Dutch processor faces strong headwinds in industrial packaging
 		23.03.2026
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Other

KIVO
Production capacity for FFS films expanded
 		14.04.2026
CEDO
Recycler takes over Italian PE specialist Polimero
 		09.04.2026
RECONOMY
Eurokey subsidiary to open UK recycling plant / Operations set to begin later this year
 		01.04.2026
CIRPLUS
Online marketplace for plastic regranulates is being liquidated
 		23.03.2026
TOTALENERGIES
Chemical recycling plant starts up in France / Significant reduction in recycling targets reported
 		20.03.2026
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