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

RONGSHENG

Multi-billion project on Chinese island of Zhoushan / Large volumes of ABS, EVA, PC to be added

MULTIVAC

Packaging machinery maker raises turnover / Major investment made in domestic sites

GRAMMER

Automotive supplier reports decline in revenue, operating profit / Forecast nevertheless confirmed / European business performs comparatively well

LEONI

Chinese electronics group Luxshare raises stake in German auto supplier

BEWI

EPS specialist remains in the red / CEO Bekken sees 'significant increase in profitability'

ORIGIN MATERIALS

Plans to divest PET closure business

KRONES

Packaging systems manufacturer starts year with strong order intake / Profit remains below last year's level

PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS

PVC: Westlake Vinnolit declares force majeure on deliveries from Cologne and Knapsack, Germany