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BEWI
EPS specialist remains in the red / CEO Bekken sees 'significant increase in profitability'
 		12.05.2026
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
PVC: Westlake Vinnolit declares force majeure on deliveries from Cologne and Knapsack, Germany
 		11.05.2026
COVESTRO
'No growth investments in Europe', says CEO Steilemann / Plastics group benefits from higher sales prices as result of Middle East conflict
 		07.05.2026
BIESTERFELD
Distributor expands polymer additives portfolio through Alpha Calcit partnership
 		07.05.2026
TRINSEO
Q1 results push plastics group further into red / Revenue, adjusted EBITDA decline
 		06.05.2026
BP
Multiple activists stir the waters at AGM / Pushback against 'back to the roots' strategy / Motions to curb climate reporting and allow online meetings fail
 		06.05.2026
UPDATE - RADICI / DOMO EM
Rumours confirmed: US financial investor Lone Star acquires and merges the two PA producers
 		05.05.2026
WESTLAKE VINNOLIT
PVC manufacturer plans to take over insolvent Vynova Wilhelmshaven
 		05.05.2026
BASF
Q1 sales down 3%, but volumes grow / Petchem major sees strong Q2 prospects / Middle East crisis boosts pricing power and upside potential
 		04.05.2026
VYNOVA
Belgian producer lifts force majeure on PVC supply from key European sites
 		04.05.2026
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Machinery

ENGEL
Full-year revenue slips 6% / Machinery maker reports diverging regional trends
 		11.05.2026
HAITIAN
Growth for injection moulding machinery maker limited to overseas markets
 		25.03.2026
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
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Processing

GRAMMER
Automotive supplier reports decline in revenue, operating profit / Forecast nevertheless confirmed / European business performs comparatively well
 		13.05.2026
LEONI
Chinese electronics group Luxshare raises stake in German auto supplier
 		13.05.2026
CONTITECH
Massive job cuts planned: 3,000 positions worldwide to be affected / Site closures possible
 		11.05.2026
POLYTEC
Automotive supplier returns to profit
 		08.05.2026
GREINER
Packaging division grows / Lab supplies, PU foam units come under pressure / Medical sterilisation business to become standalone
 		07.05.2026
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Application

ORIGIN MATERIALS
Plans to divest PET closure business
 		12.05.2026
LOGOPLASTE
US private equity firms reportedly set to acquire Portuguese packaging manufacturer
 		04.05.2026
CABKA
Dutch processor reports 10% revenue growth in Q1 / Profitability improves, US revenues decline
 		29.04.2026
FORVIA
Sale of interiors division to Apollo reportedly close
 		27.04.2026
ZETRONIC
Fulchir core company acquires Lear's main auto seat facility in Italy / Production of mechatronics, electric city cars planned
 		20.04.2026
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Other

KRONES
Packaging systems manufacturer starts year with strong order intake / Profit remains below last year's level
 		12.05.2026
COVERIS
Pilot plant for film recycling commissioned in Louth, UK
 		29.04.2026
TRIPLAST
GreenDot, ARA, Bernegger to build EUR 40 mn waste-stream processing plant in Austria
 		29.04.2026
ECO+ECO
EUR 34 mn plastics recycling investment in Porto Marghera / New Mediterranean logistics hub for industrial recovery chains emerging
 		28.04.2026
HYDRODYN RECYCLING
German recycling tech specialist enters insolvency proceedings
 		24.04.2026
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