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KÖKSAN Turkish packaging manufacturer plans to significantly expand PET production	17.04.2026
PVC IMPORTS Geopolitical risks aggravate supply situation / Shift in import flows / European PVC market set to remain under structural pressure if no recovery seen in construction	16.04.2026
RÖHM Plexiglas manufacturer invests in chemical recycling / New technology integrated into existing MMA plant	16.04.2026
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS Polyolefins: MOL announces restrictions on all products	14.04.2026
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS LDPE: TotalEnergies declares force majeure for supplies from France	14.04.2026
ORLEN Agreement reached with Grupa Azoty for full acquisition of GA Polyolefins	14.04.2026
COMPOSITES Downtrend in European manufacturing slows due to rising demand / Production down 3%	14.04.2026
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS Vynova declares force majeure on PVC from France and Germany	13.04.2026
PLASTICS INDUSTRY ITALY Manufacturing rebounds in Q4 2025 / Full-year results only slightly negative / Middle East war adds uncertainty for 2026	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
PLASTIC PACKAGING GERMANY IK business survey: Middle East crisis triggers unprecedented raw material bottlenecks and sharp price increases	13.04.2026
BIOPLASTICS Capacities to double by 2030 / China is shaping the expansion / Packaging remains main application	10.04.2026
IRAN WAR UK shops report material shortages, higher costs – BPF survey / Outlook grim	09.04.2026
PIE INDUSTRY TALK PIE's latest webinar flags fresh supply-chain risks arising from the Middle East conflict	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
DOMO CAPROLEUNA Rescue plan underway for polyamide producer / Company to operate under new name, Leuna-Polyamid	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
POLYETHYLENE Brazil imposes final anti-dumping duties on US, Canadian imports / Measures maintained at provisional levels	31.03.2026
AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY EU trade agreements with India and Mercosur to support struggling car sector / Plastic components suppliers may benefit / Emerging market access unlikely to be game changer	31.03.2026
ARKEMA Producer further expands PVDF capacity in China	31.03.2026
PVC Mexico imposes provisional anti-dumping duties on US imports / US shipments dominate market	27.03.2026

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