VIRIDOR

Company mulls shutdown of three recycling sites in Scandinavia / Cites significant headwinds in plastics recycling markets

MITSUBISHI

Chemical group exits PBS biopolymer business

OMYA

Speciality chemicals distributor expands TPU distribution partnership with BASF

TRINSEO

Force majeure for HIPS shipments from Tessenderlo lifted

PLASTIC ENERGY

British recycling specialist goes into administration / Plants in Spain reportedly still operating

EASTMAN

Chemical company reports declines in Q1 / Positive momentum from war in Middle East

BIESTERFELD

Acquisition underway in South Korea / German distributor strengthens business in Asia

SCHÜTZ

Cooperation with Packaging Laundry established to recondition IBCs in Ireland

BRASKEM

Q1 core profit drops one-fifth, revenue dips 4% / Capital restructuring first priority in 2026 / Mexico unit defaults on debt interest payments

INEOS STYROLUTION

Force majeure for ABS speciality grades lifted

TRINSEO

Styrenics group files for US Chapter 11 bankruptcy

MAHLE

German automotive supplier set to close plant in Bavaria

TRACELESS

Start-up kicks off production of 'next generation polymer technology'

RECTICEL

PIR recycling plant starts up in Belgium

AMCOR

Packaging group increases inventory levels / Relocation of headquarters to Miami / Sales markets remain under pressure

TOMRA

Majority stake acquired in PolyPerception / AI-native agent platform unveiled / PET tray recycling with 95% purity

EVONIK

Middle East conflict boosts Q1 core profit above forecasts / Tensions shift customers' buying pattern / Chemicals producer sees stronger Q2, confirms full-year outlook

JUNGHANS KUNSTSTOFFWAREN

Closure manufacturer suffers under extremely high raw material prices / PIE speaks with managing director Klaus Junghans

BIESTERFELD

Distributor partners with Traceless on plastics-free injection moulding materials

VELOGY

Private equity firm launches new company combining former LYB, Sabic assets