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USA
Winter Storm Fern: impact on European supply expected to be limited to PE
 		30.01.2026
UPDATE - PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
Polypropylene: TotalEnergies declares second force majeure / Start-up problems at Ineos / Fire breaks out in Geleen
 		30.01.2026
RECYCLING EUROPE
Ten proposals on how EU waste management and plastics recycling must change to drive defossilisation / Joint paper by BZL and nova-Institute
 		28.01.2026
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
EVA: TotalEnergies plant in France reportedly out of service
 		20.01.2026
EPDM
China re-examines import behaviour from EU, US, South Korea / Customs duties remain in force for time being
 		13.01.2026
EPS
Consumption in Italy falls back to normal levels in 2024 / Association sees good prospects for 2026
 		13.01.2026
BUTANEDIOL
Coming soon: Provisional anti-dumping duties on imports from US, China, Saudi Arabia
 		12.01.2026
PET
Turkey imposes immediate provisional duties / Investigation into PTA imports launched
 		12.01.2026
PET
Turkey launches investigation into PTA imports / Anti-dumping measures likely
 		08.01.2026
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
ABS: Elix Polymers force majeure limited to one grade / Delivery times significantly extended
 		08.01.2026
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Machinery

PLASTICS AND RUBBER MACHINERY
Euromap anticipates brighter outlook / Positive signals at K 2025
 		13.10.2025
PLASTICS MACHINERY
Market crisis impacts portfolio of machinery makers / Arburg divests 3D-printing unit / Sumitomo Demag removes hydraulic machines
 		15.09.2025
PLASTICS MACHINERY ITALY
Plastics and rubber machinery sector revenues expected to fall in 2024 / Deceleration in H1 – Amaplast
 		30.09.2024
GERMAN PLASTICS MACHINERY
Drastic slump in incoming orders for plastics machinery in 2023 / Ulrich Reifenhäuser confirmed as VDMA chairman
 		20.06.2024
PLASTICS MACHINERY ITALY
Plastics and rubber machinery production expected to increase 3.2% in 2023 / Exports climb 13% during Jan-Sept period – Amaplast
 		17.01.2024
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Applications

FURNITURE INDUSTRY GERMANY
Sector sales continue to slide / Sluggish consumer spending, weak residential construction, bureaucracy as burdens / Tough times for suppliers of plastic components
 		12.01.2026
PIPE INDUSTRY EUROPE
Dow's PE 100-RC polymer secures KRV listing
 		09.01.2026
SWITZERLAND
Retailers prolong voluntary plastics-reduction commitment
 		17.09.2025
PLASTICS PROCESSING GERMANY
GKV reports further revenue drop in H1 / Packaging leads decline
 		28.08.2025
POLYCARBONATE SHEET
Eleventh edition of EPSE Awards / Public voting open until 10 September / Ceremony at K 2025 trade fair in Germany
 		19.08.2025
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Processing

EUROPEAN CAR MARKET
Registrations end 2025 on high note / EVs dominate / VW takes chequered flag
 		28.01.2026
WIND TURBINES
Europe added 6.8 GW of wind capacity in H1 2025 / Landfill ban for blades comes into effect / Turnaround year expected in 2026
 		27.01.2026
UPDATE - EU TRADE
Parliament freezes US trade deal / Zero tariffs for plastics, chemicals shelved / Mercosur agreement on hold for judicial review
 		23.01.2026
PET RECYCLING
EU seeks industry feedback on PET bottle recyclability guidelines
 		21.01.2026
EU-US RELATIONS
European Union reconsiders trade deal with US over Trump's Greenland threats / EUR 93 bn in retaliatory tariffs on US goods back on the table – reports
 		19.01.2026
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Regions and Countries

PACKAGING WASTE LEGISLATION
Spanish associations join forces against reuse targets for plastic films in transport / Economic impact not yet entirely clear, says analyst
 		08.01.2026
RUSSIA
Polymer profits plummet / Market demand on downward trajectory / Outlook for 2026 uncertain
 		11.12.2025
SPAIN
Chemical industry at risk of losing EUR 26 bn over next 10 years / Production to rise despite headwinds / Industry lobbies for measures to bolster competitiveness
 		24.11.2025
ITALY
Federchimica association celebrates chemical industry – and seeks orientation during members' meeting
 		04.11.2025
GREECE
High energy costs undermine competitiveness even at European level / Plastics waste recycling stagnates / Industrial capacities at risk despite growth forecasts
 		03.11.2025
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Other

LOGISTICS
Hapag-Lloyd still hesitant to sail through Red Sea / Associations call on politicians to solve lorry driver shortage
 		30.01.2026
PET RECYCLING AUSTRIA
Deposit scheme boosts recycling volumes / Sales weaker than last year
 		28.01.2026
EUROPEAN ECONOMY
German business confidence unchanged / Mood worsens among plastics processors / Eurozone manufacturing improves
 		27.01.2026
LOGISTICS
Crisis in European chemical industry weighs on business at major seaports / Following Maersk, CMA CGM also steering ships through Suez Canal again
 		23.01.2026
LOGISTICS
Shipping companies reduce transport capacity / Freight rates rise by double digits
 		16.01.2026
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