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BIESTERFELD
German distributor takes on Saertex composite materials for Norway
01.07.2026
CHEMOURS
USD 450 mn package agreed in PFAS deal with US authorities / Production continues
29.06.2026
RIFRA
Italian masterbatch manufacturer acquires compatriot Teknomast
17.06.2026
EVONIK
Chemical solutions and modular systems facilitate plastics recycling / Catalysts remove impurities from pyrolysis oil
15.06.2026
BASF
CEO Kamieth unable to quantify HQ job cuts / No trend towards e-crackers expected before 2030
11.06.2026
INDORAMA
Venator's former titanium dioxide plant in Spain to resume operations
09.06.2026
LANXESS
Q1 earnings, sales drop due to currency swings, lower volumes / Positive momentum since March due to Middle East conflict / 2026 forecast maintained at EUR 450-550 mn
08.06.2026
BIESTERFELD
Distribution of Osaka Soda high-performance elastomers in UK, Ireland / Key applications include automotive, industrial sealing
04.06.2026
VENATOR
TiO2 producer to shut Krefeld-Uerdingen site permanently / Around 350 jobs affected
29.05.2026
BIRLA CARBON
Carbon black producer streamlines structure / Review of plant network initiated
28.05.2026
BASF
Petchem major steps up cost-cutting drive / Core Transformation Office to coordinate
26.05.2026
EVONIK
Middle East conflict boosts Q1 core profit above forecasts / Tensions shift customers' buying pattern / Chemicals producer sees stronger Q2, confirms full-year outlook
15.05.2026
BIESTERFELD
Distributor partners with Traceless on plastics-free injection moulding materials
15.05.2026
BIESTERFELD
Distributor expands polymer additives portfolio through Alpha Calcit partnership
07.05.2026
BASF
Q1 sales down 3%, but volumes grow / Petchem major sees strong Q2 prospects / Middle East crisis boosts pricing power and upside potential
04.05.2026
GRAFE
Masterbatch manufacturer modernises technical centre / Further investments planned in Germany
29.04.2026
TOSAF
Masterbatch plant scheduled to open in Poland / Start-up set for Q2
23.04.2026
GLASS FIBRES
EU imposes anti-dumping duties on imports from Egypt, Bahrain, and Thailand / Countries account for a quarter of bloc's demand
17.04.2026
TORAY
Sixth plant in Abidos goes into operation
30.03.2026
LANXESS
Group plans further 550 job cuts as losses widen / Shorter working week to reduce costs
23.03.2026
CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Converting plastics waste into high-quality feedstock for polyolefins / Partnership led by Clariant, Borealis claims 'significant' tech milestone
20.03.2026
CABOT
Carbon black manufacturer plans price hikes and surcharges
13.03.2026
WACKER CHEMIE
German silicone specialist intends to lower its long-term forecast / 'We will reduce our production', says CEO
13.03.2026
ARGUS ADDITIVE PLASTICS
Additive and masterbatch producer expands production capacities
05.03.2026
CLARIANT
Adsorbents & Additives profitability rises in 2025 / Group sales down in Q4 and FY but core profit improves
04.03.2026
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