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PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
Vynova declares force majeure on PVC from France and Germany
13.04.2026
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
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
PLASTICS RECYCLING SHOW EUROPE
AI innovation hub to headline PRSE 2026 / KI.PIE Group to exhibit at leading recycling event in Amsterdam
13.04.2026
BIOPLASTICS
Capacities to double by 2030 / China is shaping the expansion / Packaging remains main application
10.04.2026
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
LOGISTICS
'Ceasefire' in Iran conflict sends oil prices tumbling / Tensions also expected to ease in polymers market
09.04.2026
BRASKEM
Struggling polyolefin producer considers measures to protect creditors
09.04.2026
OP MOBILITY
Module division braces itself against decline in turnover / Lighting unit aims to grow with Hyundai Mobis
09.04.2026
EMS-CHEMIE
Currency effects weigh on first-quarter turnover
09.04.2026
CEDO
Recycler takes over Italian PE specialist Polimero
09.04.2026
ITALY
Packaging: Recycling quota likely to drop to 75%
08.04.2026
UK RECYCLING
Over 50 councils miss prep deadline for Simpler Recycling system / Biggest recycling policy shake up in 20 years – Wrap
08.04.2026
JILIN JOINATURE POLYMER
K.D. Feddersen takes over PEEK sales in Europe
08.04.2026
BOROUGE
Production facilities shut after rocket debris strikes
07.04.2026
ABS IMPORTS
War in the Middle East chokes off imports from East Asia / Prices skyrocket / Supply bottlenecks loom over next few months
07.04.2026
LEUNA-POLYAMID
German state spends tens of millions to rescue Domo Caproleuna / Financial situation remains tense / Sister company still seeking investors
07.04.2026
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
Polystyrene: Trinseo declares force majeure
02.04.2026
LOGISTICS
Apparent blockade: China, Russia, and one Greek shipowner move vessels through the Strait of Hormuz / Iran levies transit fees
02.04.2026
DOMO CAPROLEUNA
Rescue plan underway for polyamide producer / Company to operate under new name, Leuna-Polyamid
01.04.2026
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
Polyolefins: Orlen Unipetrol declares force majeure / Reports suggest cracker and refinery in Litvinov also offline
01.04.2026
PLASTIC PACKAGING
Industry calls for relaxation of the 40% reusable quota for pallet films and strapping under PPWR / Numerous lawsuits pending
01.04.2026
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