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WACKER CHEMIE
German silicone specialist intends to lower its long-term forecast / 'We will reduce our production', says CEO
 		13.03.2026
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
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
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
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People

COVESTRO
CEO Steilemann announces departure in 2028
 		25.02.2026
BIESTERFELD
Jonas Borgsten appointed global business director, engineered polymers
 		12.02.2026
CEFIC
BASF CEO Markus Kamieth appointed president of Europe's chemical industry association
 		08.01.2026
PLASTICS EUROPE
Ineos CEO Rob Ingram appointed president
 		07.01.2026
CHEMOURS
President of titanium dioxide unit departs / Successor to take over in early 2026
 		19.12.2025
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Industry

EPR UK
Government provides fee shortfall from packaging scheme / Deficit caused by ‘shortage in tonnages' reported by producers
 		09.03.2026
POLYMERS FOR EUROPE ALLIANCE
Voting on 2025 Polymer Producers Awards now open / Commitment to Europe focal point
 		04.03.2026
PACKAGING WASTE LEGISLATION
Wrapping, straps officially exempt from 100% reuse targets under PPWR / EU Commission adopts delegated act
 		02.03.2026
UPDATE - GLOBAL ECONOMY
MEPs delay vote on US trade deal – reports / Trump announces 15% global tariff rate
 		24.02.2026
GLOBAL ECONOMY
US Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs / Next steps unclear / Business groups warn of more uncertainty
 		20.02.2026
PLASTIC PACKAGING
Germany's federal cabinet approves PPWR Implementation Act / Recycling rate for plastic packaging rises to 75% / Criticism from industry bodies: ‘the political brakes are on'
 		20.02.2026
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT
Trump rescinds EPA's 2009 Endangerment Finding / End to greenhouse regulation in US / Effect on manufacturing unclear
 		19.02.2026
RECYCLING
UK FSA to certify domestic recyclate for EU food contact
 		17.02.2026
SINGLE-USE PLASTICS
EU Commission unit signs off on new rules for recyclate in plastic bottles / Standardised mass-balance methods, restrictions on rPET imports up to 2027 included
 		16.02.2026
EU POLICY
Urgent calls for help to stem bloc's deindustrialisation / Antwerp Declaration mired in the mud / Two major meetings in Belgium bring stakeholders together
 		13.02.2026
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Markets

LOGISTICS
War in Middle East grips maritime logistics / Freight rates surge / Forces majeures announced due to supply shortages
 		12.03.2026
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
Ineos Styrolution imposes order freeze on polystyrene, ABS
 		11.03.2026
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
UPDATE - PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
Polyolefins, PVC: Forces majeures and energy surcharges from LyondellBasell, Ineos, Sabic
 		11.03.2026
VIETNAM
Investment boost from foreign companies / European plastics processors increasing presence / Scaling global trade via 'China-plus-one' strategy
 		11.03.2026
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
Polyolefins: Delivery problems reported at LYB and Orlen in Plock / FM for HDPE, LDPE, PP?
 		10.03.2026
UK CONSTRUCTION
February sees sharp downturn in housebuilding activity / Weak order books and weeks of wet weather impact output
 		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
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Production and Engineering

BASF
Portfolio of PPSU grades meets EU BPA ban requirements
 		11.03.2026
PAL PLAST
Compounder expands portfolio with fully PCR-based material
 		17.02.2026
AGRICULTURAL FILMS
EU project developing stronger cellulose-based material to replace plastic film / Aims to cut soil pollution from microplastics, improve growing conditions
 		11.02.2026
KRILL DESIGN
Italian SME develops packaging biomaterials from food waste
 		11.02.2026
ASAHI KASEI
Polymer group develops PFAS-free PA 6.6 for low-friction uses
 		09.02.2026
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Management

PLASTICS INDUSTRY GERMANY
Industry job cuts continue / Loss of more than 40,000 positions since 2019
 		18.12.2025
GLOBAL TRADE
Business failures to grow in 2025, 2026 / US, Chinese companies drive trend / Four key vulnerabilities highlighted / Better outlook for 2027
 		05.11.2025
INSOLVENCIES GERMANY
Number of failing companies remains high / Only brief recovery in Q2 / Automotive suppliers particularly affected
 		24.09.2025
COCA-COLA
Drinks giant mulls shift from cans to plastic bottles to beat Trump's tariffs / Agreement with EC to amend recyclability claims on labels
 		20.05.2025
PLASTICS AND FINANCE
BASF tops brand value list again; Sabic runner-up / Chinese brands grow by 18%
 		16.05.2025
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