IMCD

Distributor reports slight rise in sales in 2025 / EBITDA declines

RÖCHLING

Industrial business to take over insolvent semi-finished product specialist Terbrack

ADVANSIX

Polyamide producer could benefit from restrictions in Europe, China / Reports stable figures for 2025

CCL LABEL

Label maker to expand operations in Spain / IML and shrink sleeve labelling operations to be brought under one roof

DANGOTE

Major expansion of PP production planned in Nigeria / Europe targeted for exports

KRONES

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

MONDI

Profit slumps in 2025 due to challenging trading conditions / Revenues up 3% on volume growth and acquisition

ZKW

Headlight manufacturer plans to cut one in four jobs worldwide

MOPLEFAN

Production at Italian film manufacturer at standstill again / Investor entry possible

HUNTSMAN

Polyurethanes division under pressure in Europe / CEO sees structural problems, need for consolidation

CELANESE

Compounder expects turnaround from mid-year after difficult 2025 / Future of in-house polymer production unclear

CPH

PVC blister business under margin pressure despite higher volumes / Cautiously positive outlook for 2026

TOTALENERGIES

Petrochemicals perform well in 2025 / Gradual phase-out in Europe conceivable nevertheless / ‘Naphtha has a competitive disadvantage that cannot be offset'

ZEUS PACKAGING

Irish group acquires Spanish competitor Koex Packaging Solutions

EXXONMOBIL

Petchem giant cleared to pursue defamation case against California over plastics recycling

CONSUMER GOODS / E&E

Against innovation theft: Negative Plagiarius prize awarded / Plastic products also affected

MULTIVAC

Packaging machinery maker opens second plant at German HQ / EUR 100 mn investment

EVONIK

Speciality chemicals group reports lower adjusted EBITDA as expected / Difficult environment projected to continue

SIKA

Acquisition of Turkish sealants specialist Akkim / Stronger positioning in construction sector targeted

SOURCE ONE PLASTICS

Start of clean-up after major fire / Recycler plans to restart plant in 2026