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SABIC
Resin maker changes C2/C3 formula-based contracts / Price hikes for PE, PP
12.03.2026
SAUDI ARAMCO
Oil and gas group warns against 'catastrophic consequences' of Iran war for global oil market / G7 countries release national reserves
12.03.2026
LOGISTICS
War in Middle East grips maritime logistics / Freight rates surge / Forces majeures announced due to supply shortages
12.03.2026
ENERGENTA
German recycler seals takeover of MBA Polymers' local ops
12.03.2026
PLASTIC INGENUITY
US thermoformer expands into Europe for first time / Acquisition of Germany's Spezi-Pack
12.03.2026
RIGK / GCR
German-Spanish pilot project demonstrates recycling of complex industrial packaging
12.03.2026
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
PET: Indorama declares force majeure in Europe / Sharp price increases expected
11.03.2026
MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT
Massive mark-ups on prices for virgin material / What purchasing strategy should processors adopt? / Recyclers face possible upswing, boom in demand
11.03.2026
BEN KUNSTSTOFFE
Sheet manufacturer announces significant surcharges due to Iran war / Passing on higher costs
11.03.2026
UPDATE - PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
Polyolefins, PVC: Forces majeures and energy surcharges from LyondellBasell, Ineos, Sabic
11.03.2026
SIG
Packaging specialist feels pressure of weak market environment / Special effects push profit into red
11.03.2026
ELRINGKLINGER
German automotive supplier reviews sites and shareholdings / Revenue rises slightly
11.03.2026
RATTPACK
Expansion of pharmaceutical packaging competence centre / Investment in additional logistics space in Germany
11.03.2026
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
Polyolefins: Delivery problems reported at LYB and Orlen in Plock / FM for HDPE, LDPE, PP?
10.03.2026
SELENIS
Capacity for chemical PET recycling in Portugal to double
10.03.2026
AMCOR
Expansion in Italian flexibles plant to meet PPWR demand / Boosting output of recyclable high-barrier films
10.03.2026
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
PA 6.6: Radici declares force majeure on adipic acid
09.03.2026
ENVALIOR
Higher prices for PA 6, PBT
09.03.2026
RECTICEL
Foam processor reports increase in turnover, operating profit
09.03.2026
DOGA
Turkish PET recycler to double processing capacity
09.03.2026
SABIC
Middle East's largest petrochemical group records massive 2025 loss / CEO says current military tensions in the Gulf region have not affected plant safety
06.03.2026
EVERGREEN
PET recycler to close US plants following lender action / Hundreds of jobs at risk
06.03.2026
ALIAXIS
Belgian pipe manufacturer slips into the red / Sale of German business unit
06.03.2026
LOGISTICS
Iran war throws global container shipping into chaos / Operators announce risk surcharges / Is a surge in freight rates looming?
05.03.2026
ESTONIA
EUR 100 mn recycling plant cancelled / Prospects of beating EU reclaim targets grow uncertain / Smaller chemical project still in the pipeline
05.03.2026
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