TRINSEO

March surcharges for styrenics more than doubled

POLYMER PRICES

Update: North America Trend March: Polymer producers announce drastic price demands due to Iran conflict / Increased export demand / Higher raw material costs add upward pressure

SAUDI ARAMCO

Oil and gas group warns against 'catastrophic consequences' of Iran war for global oil market / G7 countries release national reserves

LOGISTICS

War in Middle East grips maritime logistics / Freight rates surge / Forces majeures announced due to supply shortages

ENERGENTA

German recycler seals takeover of MBA Polymers' local ops

PLASTIC INGENUITY

US thermoformer expands into Europe for first time / Acquisition of Germany's Spezi-Pack

RIGK / GCR

German-Spanish pilot project demonstrates recycling of complex industrial packaging

AOC

Resin producer follows up with second price increase in three weeks

PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS

Ineos Styrolution imposes order freeze on polystyrene, ABS

PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS

PET: Indorama declares force majeure in Europe / Sharp price increases expected

SONGWON

Price increases for stabilisers and coatings

MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT

Massive mark-ups on prices for virgin material / What purchasing strategy should processors adopt? / Recyclers face possible upswing, boom in demand

BEN KUNSTSTOFFE

Sheet manufacturer announces significant surcharges due to Iran war / Passing on higher costs

UPDATE - PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS

Polyolefins, PVC: Forces majeures and energy surcharges from LyondellBasell, Ineos, Sabic

VIETNAM

Investment boost from foreign companies / European plastics processors increasing presence / Scaling global trade via 'China-plus-one' strategy

SIG

Packaging specialist feels pressure of weak market environment / Special effects push profit into red

ELRINGKLINGER

German automotive supplier reviews sites and shareholdings / Revenue rises slightly

RATTPACK

Expansion of pharmaceutical packaging competence centre / Investment in additional logistics space in Germany

BASF

Portfolio of PPSU grades meets EU BPA ban requirements

PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS

Polyolefins: Delivery problems reported at LYB and Orlen in Plock / FM for HDPE, LDPE, PP?