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Companies

ENGEL
Injection moulding machine maker targets 10% sales growth / North America drives expansion / Europe shows first signs of recovery
 		16.10.2026
BLUESTAR SILICONES
Launch of masterbatches with recycled content, PFAS-free silicone materials
 		16.10.2026
COVESTRO
Producer plans to cut Antwerp PC capacity by 75% amid global oversupply
 		15.10.2026
RECARO AIRCRAFT SEATING
Aircraft seat manufacturer expands Polish plant / Double-digit million-euro investment
 		15.10.2026
GRAMMER
Automotive supplier issues profit warning / Higher costs, Iran war weigh on earnings
 		14.10.2026
ENVIRONMENT USA
Supreme Court hears climate case against ExxonMobil, Suncor Energy / Justices weigh federal pre-emption, jurisdiction / Other lawsuits pending
 		14.10.2026
BOROUGE INTERNATIONAL
Group to expand mechanical recycling capacity in Austria, Germany
 		14.10.2026
2G CPR
Chemical recycling plant for plastics waste planned in Spain
 		14.10.2026
LEGO
Toymaker starts using e-methanol for selected plastic elements
 		13.10.2026
MASTERPRESS
Polish converter expands flexible packaging capacity with new pouch line
 		13.10.2026
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People

EUPC
Erich Cuaz appointed new Director General
 		02.09.2026
EVONIK
Speciality chemicals group appoints interim CEO following chief's surgery
 		31.08.2026
COVESTRO
CEO Steilemann announces departure in 2028
 		25.02.2026
BIESTERFELD
Jonas Borgsten appointed global business director, engineered polymers
 		12.02.2026
CEFIC
BASF CEO Markus Kamieth appointed president of Europe's chemical industry association
 		08.01.2026
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Industry

PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT
Global production cap would push up virgin plastics prices / Targeted action focused on waste management offers optimal outcome – Oxford Economics report
 		15.10.2026
PLASTICS TAX GERMANY
Berlin plans EUR 550/t levy as of July 2027 / Relief for recyclates planned / Implementation requires almost 800 new positions for customs authorities
 		12.10.2026
PACKAGING ITALY
Mandatory compostability rules confirmed by parliament under PPWR / Decree covers selected single-use packaging formats / Established biowaste system supports broader requirements
 		02.10.2026
ENVIRONMENT USA
NGOs challenge EPA move to repeal 2024 anti-pollution mandate for power plants / Agency also seeks rollback of emissions monitoring
 		29.09.2026
PVC
EU starts anti-dumping probe into imports from China, South Korea, Taiwan, Mexico
 		24.09.2026
WASTE LEGISLATION GERMANY
Single-use plastics fund pays out for first time / Local authorities to receive around EUR 205 mn / Revenue significantly below initial expectations
 		24.09.2026
WASTE EXPORTS
European Commission keeps plastics waste exports to Turkey open but signals possible suspension
 		22.09.2026
CHEMICAL RECYCLING EUROPE
Annual CRE conference to focus on creating conditions to meet EU 2030 targets
 		22.09.2026
FRANCE
Packaging association Elipso urges Paris to work out details of DRS / Plans to seek ruling from EU Court of Justice if France passes EPR draft law / Group accuses distributors of evading liability
 		21.09.2026
EU LEGISLATION
Commission updates rules governing long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids / Goal is phase-out / Compliance issues may become thornier
 		18.09.2026
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Markets

PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
Polystyrene: TotalEnergies declares force majeure
 		16.10.2026
PIE INDUSTRY TALK
Webinar on PPWR: European plastics industry faces compliance challenges as key deadlines approach / Video recording now available
 		16.10.2026
LOGISTICS
Cargo ships under attack in Strait of Hormuz / Container backlogs in Asia
 		16.10.2026
PLASTICS INDUSTRY USA
Hurricane Isaias prompts temporary shutdowns / Supply unlikely to be affected / Firmer prices possible
 		14.10.2026
REUSABLE PACKAGING
Providers of reusable shipping packaging plan joint return network in Europe / Standardised packaging sizes and formats being tested
 		14.10.2026
RUSSIA
Polymer industry calls for government support as demand weakens, costs soar / Investment in equipment plunges / Number of plastics processors begins to decline
 		13.10.2026
PLASTIC PACKAGING GERMANY
Production rises counter to market trend / Films decline, rigid packaging gains ground – GADV study 2025
 		13.10.2026
EUROPEAN CONSTRUCTION
Weakness in building activity persists / Residential output crumbles / German industrial property values to rise – analysts
 		12.10.2026
LOGISTICS
Berlin blocks Cosco acquisition of Zippel / Congestion at major Chinese ports / Diesel prices soar
 		09.10.2026
PET RECYCLING GERMANY
Recycled content in drinks bottles rises to 58% – GVM study
 		08.10.2026
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Production and Engineering

BYK
German additives supplier introduces organic, inorganic additives to improve long-term thermal resistance
 		15.10.2026
RESEARCH
Spanish tech centre Aimplas completes project on reducing environmental impact of pharmaceutical production / Advances in extrusion and solvent recovery
 		08.10.2026
LANXESS
Chemicals group launches flame retardant for rigid PU, PIR foams
 		01.10.2026
ROWASOL
German additive producer launches biobased liquid colour range
 		21.09.2026
ALPLA
Packaging manufacturer launches stackable PET beverage container
 		17.09.2026
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Management

INSOLVENCIES GERMANY
Number of corporate insolvencies remains high / Auto suppliers particularly hard hit / 'Not an economic barometer'
 		23.09.2026
PLASTICS INDUSTRY GERMANY
Industry job cuts continue / Loss of more than 40,000 positions since 2019
 		18.12.2025
GLOBAL TRADE
Business failures to grow in 2025, 2026 / US, Chinese companies drive trend / Four key vulnerabilities highlighted / Better outlook for 2027
 		05.11.2025
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
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