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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
SELENIS
Capacity for chemical PET recycling in Portugal to double
 		10.03.2026
DOGA
Turkish PET recycler to double processing capacity
 		09.03.2026
SABIC
Middle East's largest petrochemical group records massive 2025 loss / CEO says current military tensions in the Gulf region have not affected plant safety
 		06.03.2026
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
ORBIA
Mexican PVC group reports slightly higher sales / Earnings decline due to Polymer Solutions
 		04.03.2026
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Machinery

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
VECOPLAN
Recycling machinery maker retains Pla.to tech team after acquisition / Dry-cleaning technology faces LLDPE limitations
 		13.10.2025
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Processing

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
MASTERPLAST
Hungarian insulation manufacturer cease production of EPS boards in Italy
 		03.03.2026
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Application

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
RATTPACK
Expansion of pharmaceutical packaging competence centre / Investment in additional logistics space in Germany
 		11.03.2026
WEBASTO
German automotive supplier plans third plant in India
 		03.03.2026
FORVIA
Auto supplier posts billion-euro loss / Sale of interiors division at advanced stage / No dividends in 2026
 		27.02.2026
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Other

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
KRONES
Packaging systems manufacturer reports increase in 2025 sales / Revenue of EUR 7 bn targeted by 2028
 		23.02.2026
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