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SCHÜTZ
IBC production planned directly at BASF's main German site
20.03.2026
LEGO
Toymaker expects single-digit revenue growth in 2026, flat net profit / Posts double-digit growth in sales, net profit last year / Buys Legoland theme parks for EUR 248 mn
19.03.2026
SONOCO
Expansion of extrusion and injection moulding capacities in Germany
19.03.2026
EVERTIS
PET film manufacturer plans to build new plants in Portugal and Spain
17.03.2026
PLASTIC INGENUITY
US thermoformer expands into Europe for first time / Acquisition of Germany's Spezi-Pack
12.03.2026
BEN KUNSTSTOFFE
Sheet manufacturer announces significant surcharges due to Iran war / Passing on higher costs
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
AMCOR
Expansion in Italian flexibles plant to meet PPWR demand / Boosting output of recyclable high-barrier films
10.03.2026
RECTICEL
Foam processor reports increase in turnover, operating profit
09.03.2026
ALIAXIS
Belgian pipe manufacturer slips into the red / Sale of German business unit
06.03.2026
ORBIA
Mexican PVC group reports slightly higher sales / Earnings decline due to Polymer Solutions
04.03.2026
POLYMERS FOR EUROPE ALLIANCE
Voting on 2025 Polymer Producers Awards now open / Commitment to Europe focal point
04.03.2026
WEBASTO
German automotive supplier plans third plant in India
03.03.2026
MASTERPLAST
Hungarian insulation manufacturer cease production of EPS boards in Italy
03.03.2026
FORVIA
Auto supplier posts billion-euro loss / Sale of interiors division at advanced stage / No dividends in 2026
27.02.2026
DECEUNINCK
Higher profile sales point to impending upturn
27.02.2026
BAUDER
Plant for PIR boards and bitumen membranes opens in France
26.02.2026
RÖCHLING
Industrial business to take over insolvent semi-finished product specialist Terbrack
25.02.2026
CCL LABEL
Label maker to expand operations in Spain / IML and shrink sleeve labelling operations to be brought under one roof
24.02.2026
ZKW
Headlight manufacturer plans to cut one in four jobs worldwide
23.02.2026
MOPLEFAN
Production at Italian film manufacturer at standstill again / Investor entry possible
23.02.2026
CPH
PVC blister business under margin pressure despite higher volumes / Cautiously positive outlook for 2026
20.02.2026
EVENTS
AI Circular Economy Conference 2026 to take place in Germany
20.02.2026
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