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PMMA RECYCLING
NextChem builds chemical recycling plant in Italy / Pekutherm extends commitment
 		24.11.2025
ADIPIC ACID
EU imposes provisional anti-dumping duties on polyamide feedstock from China
 		20.11.2025
CHEMICAL INDUSTRY GERMANY
VCI speaks of ‘autumn depression' / Economic situation continues to deteriorate / Polymer production down significantly
 		13.11.2025
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
Polyamide: BASF declares force majeure after outage in Antwerp
 		31.10.2025
BUTANEDIOL
‘Scrap the taxes' says Ineos owner Ratcliffe / Warning over possible closure of BDO plant in Marl / EU launches anti-dumping investigation
 		29.10.2025
POLYURETHANE MARKET
Americas output restrained by weak demand in 2025 / Brazil strongest performer in South America / Fastest growth for rigid foam sector – IAL Consultants
 		16.10.2025
PLASTICS PRODUCTION
European output stagnates amid global growth / Circular volumes shift to Asia – Plastics Europe report
 		08.10.2025
IRAN
EUR 8.5 bn invested in Chabahar petrochemical hub / Export prospects unclear as US reimposes sanctions on key seaport
 		07.10.2025
CHEMICAL INDUSTRY GERMANY
‘Gloomy mood' in the ‘autumn of reforms' / Production significantly below previous year's level – VCI
 		06.10.2025
WHITE PAPER ON RECYCLATES
Prognosis in three scenarios: The development of PCR prices up to 2032 / Joint white paper by Porsche Consulting, TecPart, and KI.PIE Group
 		02.10.2025
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Machinery

PLASTICS AND RUBBER MACHINERY
Euromap anticipates brighter outlook / Positive signals at K 2025
 		13.10.2025
PLASTICS MACHINERY
Market crisis impacts portfolio of machinery makers / Arburg divests 3D-printing unit / Sumitomo Demag removes hydraulic machines
 		15.09.2025
PLASTICS MACHINERY ITALY
Plastics and rubber machinery sector revenues expected to fall in 2024 / Deceleration in H1 – Amaplast
 		30.09.2024
GERMAN PLASTICS MACHINERY
Drastic slump in incoming orders for plastics machinery in 2023 / Ulrich Reifenhäuser confirmed as VDMA chairman
 		20.06.2024
PLASTICS MACHINERY ITALY
Plastics and rubber machinery production expected to increase 3.2% in 2023 / Exports climb 13% during Jan-Sept period – Amaplast
 		17.01.2024
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Applications

SWITZERLAND
Retailers prolong voluntary plastics-reduction commitment
 		17.09.2025
PLASTICS PROCESSING GERMANY
GKV reports further revenue drop in H1 / Packaging leads decline
 		28.08.2025
POLYCARBONATE SHEET
Eleventh edition of EPSE Awards / Public voting open until 10 September / Ceremony at K 2025 trade fair in Germany
 		19.08.2025
PLASTICS INDUSTRY SWITZERLAND
Negative sales trend continues / Moderate rise in plastics consumption / Clear increase in waste imports
 		23.07.2025
POLYURETHANE FOAM
European market constrained by slow demand, rising costs / Sustainability high on the agenda – Europur conference
 		07.07.2025
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Processing

EUROPEAN CAR MARKET
Registrations climb in October, year-to-date / BYD continues to gain ground / Carmakers, processors struggle with political shifts
 		26.11.2025
THERMAL INSULATION
European market shrinks in 2024 / Low growth forecast in next five years, with highest rate in Eastern Europe – IAL Consultants
 		20.11.2025
BRAZIL
Government launches national plastics decree / Mandatory targets set for packaging recycling
 		12.11.2025
UK CONSTRUCTION
Output falls at fastest rate in five years / Lack of work hitting civil engineering firms
 		10.11.2025
E&E ENGINEERING
Minimum utilisation rates for recyclate a challenge for plastics converters / Safety requirements become stricter for household appliances, consumer electronics – Conversio report
 		10.11.2025
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Regions and Countries

SPAIN
Chemical industry at risk of losing EUR 26 bn over next 10 years / Production to rise despite headwinds / Industry lobbies for measures to bolster competitiveness
 		24.11.2025
ITALY
Federchimica association celebrates chemical industry – and seeks orientation during members' meeting
 		04.11.2025
GREECE
High energy costs undermine competitiveness even at European level / Plastics waste recycling stagnates / Industrial capacities at risk despite growth forecasts
 		03.11.2025
RUSSIA
Plastics processors brace for closures, bankruptcies / Consumption plummets across key segments as economy enters recession / Drone attacks target key petchem capacities
 		06.10.2025
PORTUGAL
Government allocates EUR 30 mn to strengthen recycling, waste recovery / Over half of the waste still landfilled
 		25.09.2025
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Other

GREENDOT
Recycling group urges take-up of eco-modulation to boost use of recycled materials in plastic packaging
 		26.11.2025
EUROPEAN ECONOMY
Surveys show moody manufacturers / German processor morale brightens – Ifo / UK producers more upbeat
 		25.11.2025
PLASTIC PACKAGING
PPWR poses challenges for recyclate use, recyclability / Companies need to react now / Notes from Future Resources conference
 		25.11.2025
CHEMICAL RECYCLING
EU consortium targets entire SUP value chain / New route from non-recyclable packaging to circular materials
 		24.11.2025
ITALY
Uprising of the plastics recyclers: Numerous lines decommissioned / “We can paralyse the entire Italian waste system” – Assorimap
 		21.11.2025
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