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CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Converting plastics waste into high-quality feedstock for polyolefins / Partnership led by Clariant, Borealis claims 'significant' tech milestone
 		20.03.2026
WESTLAKE
Polymer production takes severe hit in 2025 / Finished products perform comparatively well
 		19.03.2026
TRINSEO
Plastics group reportedly faces liquidity problems / Loss widened last year
 		18.03.2026
LANXESS
Sale of Envalior stake to financial investor Advent suspended
 		17.03.2026
VERSALIS
Eni's petrochemicals business still in the red / Iran war could ease margin pressure
 		17.03.2026
REPEATS
Dutch recycling ops insolvent / Capacity estimated at 70,000 t/y
 		16.03.2026
CARBIOS
PET recycler hits back at ‘destabilisation operation' by former executive / Financing of new plant in France still unclear / Company sees three-month setback
 		16.03.2026
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
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Machinery

ARBURG
Machine manufacturer reports further decline in sales / Investments in North America postponed / European business remains cause for concern
 		17.03.2026
MULTIVAC
Packaging machinery maker opens second plant at German HQ / EUR 100 mn investment
 		18.02.2026
WIPA
Recycling equipment supplier files for bankruptcy
 		29.10.2025
HAITIAN
Injection moulding machines for Europe to come from Serbia in future / Slight growth targeted for 2025
 		17.10.2025
TEDERIC
Chinese injection moulding machine manufacturer sees signs of market recovery / Stable prospects for 2026
 		17.10.2025
NGR
Austrian manufacturer of recycling systems looking to expand presence in Asia / Cooperation with Leistritz
 		16.10.2025
KAUTEX
Sales target for 2025 to be missed / ‘A new start takes time' – CEO Wedell
 		15.10.2025
KRAUSSMAFFEI
‘Not everything is negative' / Future lies in smaller, all-electric machines / Potential in additive plastics processing – CEO Stech
 		14.10.2025
SUMITOMO DEMAG
Job cuts done – at least for now / Sales continue to stagnate
 		14.10.2025
ENGEL
US tech provider Trexel acquired / Injection moulding machine maker anticipates further drop in sales
 		13.10.2025
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Processing

SCHÜTZ
IBC production planned directly at BASF's main German site
 		20.03.2026
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
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
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Application

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
ELRINGKLINGER
German automotive supplier reviews sites and shareholdings / Revenue rises slightly
 		11.03.2026
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Other

TOTALENERGIES
Chemical recycling plant starts up in France / Significant reduction in recycling targets reported
 		20.03.2026
RIGK / GCR
German-Spanish pilot project demonstrates recycling of complex industrial packaging
 		12.03.2026
EVERGREEN
PET recycler to close US plants following lender action / Hundreds of jobs at risk
 		06.03.2026
SORTIERKONTOR NORD
LVP sorting plant in Germany back in operation
 		26.02.2026
TOMRA
Weak demand triggers savings programme / Recycling unit plans 175 job cuts in Germany / Sorting plant project shelved
 		26.02.2026
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