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BRASKEM
Struggling polyolefin producer considers measures to protect creditors
 		09.04.2026
OP MOBILITY
Module division braces itself against decline in turnover / Lighting unit aims to grow with Hyundai Mobis
 		09.04.2026
EMS-CHEMIE
Currency effects weigh on first-quarter turnover
 		09.04.2026
CEDO
Recycler takes over Italian PE specialist Polimero
 		09.04.2026
JILIN JOINATURE POLYMER
K.D. Feddersen takes over PEEK sales in Europe
 		08.04.2026
BOROUGE
Production facilities shut after rocket debris strikes
 		07.04.2026
LEUNA-POLYAMID
German state spends tens of millions to rescue Domo Caproleuna / Financial situation remains tense / Sister company still seeking investors
 		07.04.2026
DOMO CAPROLEUNA
Rescue plan underway for polyamide producer / Company to operate under new name, Leuna-Polyamid
 		01.04.2026
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
Polyolefins: Orlen Unipetrol declares force majeure / Reports suggest cracker and refinery in Litvinov also offline
 		01.04.2026
INDORAMA
Global PET leader takes majority stake in tube maker EPL / Merger with packaging arm Indovida
 		01.04.2026
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People

COVESTRO
CEO Steilemann announces departure in 2028
 		25.02.2026
BIESTERFELD
Jonas Borgsten appointed global business director, engineered polymers
 		12.02.2026
CEFIC
BASF CEO Markus Kamieth appointed president of Europe's chemical industry association
 		08.01.2026
PLASTICS EUROPE
Ineos CEO Rob Ingram appointed president
 		07.01.2026
CHEMOURS
President of titanium dioxide unit departs / Successor to take over in early 2026
 		19.12.2025
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Industry

PLASTIC PACKAGING
Industry calls for relaxation of the 40% reusable quota for pallet films and strapping under PPWR / Numerous lawsuits pending
 		01.04.2026
EU POLICY
Parliament plenary session passes US trade deal / Council deliberations could begin in April / Final approval not expected before summer
 		30.03.2026
PLASTICS PROCESSING GERMANY
Price hikes hit nearly all firms / Companies rarely able to pass on costs / Flood of force majeure declaration – GKV survey
 		26.03.2026
MIDDLE EAST CRISIS
EuPC, Teppfa urge coordinated political action to end Middle East ‘energy war', cap prices
 		25.03.2026
EU-US TRADE
EU nears ratification of US pact / Lawmakers advance delayed trade deal / Showdown looms amid Iran war turmoil
 		23.03.2026
RECYCLASS
European plastics recyclability initiative expands guidance across packaging, durable goods sectors
 		19.03.2026
UKRAINE
Customs Service introduces plastics waste classification / New rules to facilitate EU entry / Plastics industry grapples with war-related challenges
 		17.03.2026
MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT
German industry association urges plastics converters to reject unjustified force majeure notifications / Speaks of involving antitrust authorities
 		16.03.2026
EU POLICY
Commission adopts ‘Made in Europe' proposal / Move aims to restore region's competitiveness, boost decarbonisation / Coalition launches circular campaign
 		16.03.2026
EPR UK
Government provides fee shortfall from packaging scheme / Deficit caused by ‘shortage in tonnages' reported by producers
 		09.03.2026
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Markets

LOGISTICS
'Ceasefire' in Iran conflict sends oil prices tumbling / Tensions also expected to ease in polymers market
 		09.04.2026
IRAN WAR
UK shops report material shortages, higher costs – BPF survey / Outlook grim
 		09.04.2026
UK CONSTRUCTION
Housebuilding decline continues into March / Business confidence hit by Middle East crisis
 		09.04.2026
PLASTICS PROCESSING GERMANY
TecPart reports further decline in turnover, volumes / Market expected to bottom out by 2026
 		09.04.2026
ENERGY PRICES
Electricity trend March: Electricity being held hostage by gas prices / Geopolitical risk premiums on the rise
 		08.04.2026
ITALY
Packaging: Recycling quota likely to drop to 75%
 		08.04.2026
UK RECYCLING
Over 50 councils miss prep deadline for Simpler Recycling system / Biggest recycling policy shake up in 20 years – Wrap
 		08.04.2026
ABS IMPORTS
War in the Middle East chokes off imports from East Asia / Prices skyrocket / Supply bottlenecks loom over next few months
 		07.04.2026
ENERGY PRICES
Gas trend March: The strait of a few kilometres has plunged the world into chaos / Supply shock dictates markets
 		07.04.2026
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
Polystyrene: Trinseo declares force majeure
 		02.04.2026
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Production and Engineering

BASF
Greener intermediates on the horizon / Four products with reduced carbon footprint to be launched / Low-emission feedstocks are key
 		19.03.2026
BIOPLASTICS
German researchers lead charge to develop bio-alternative to plastics for electrical uses
 		16.03.2026
BASF
Portfolio of PPSU grades meets EU BPA ban requirements
 		11.03.2026
PAL PLAST
Compounder expands portfolio with fully PCR-based material
 		17.02.2026
AGRICULTURAL FILMS
EU project developing stronger cellulose-based material to replace plastic film / Aims to cut soil pollution from microplastics, improve growing conditions
 		11.02.2026
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Management

PLASTICS INDUSTRY GERMANY
Industry job cuts continue / Loss of more than 40,000 positions since 2019
 		18.12.2025
GLOBAL TRADE
Business failures to grow in 2025, 2026 / US, Chinese companies drive trend / Four key vulnerabilities highlighted / Better outlook for 2027
 		05.11.2025
INSOLVENCIES GERMANY
Number of failing companies remains high / Only brief recovery in Q2 / Automotive suppliers particularly affected
 		24.09.2025
COCA-COLA
Drinks giant mulls shift from cans to plastic bottles to beat Trump's tariffs / Agreement with EC to amend recyclability claims on labels
 		20.05.2025
PLASTICS AND FINANCE
BASF tops brand value list again; Sabic runner-up / Chinese brands grow by 18%
 		16.05.2025
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