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

MITSUBISHI POLYESTER FILM

Fifth BOPET film line goes into operation in Germany

COVERIS

Sale of paper division / Packaging specialist to focus on flexible film

BEWI

EPS specialist still in the red from continuing operations / Divestments restore profit but mask deeper operational losses

CUKI COFRESCO

Melitta subsidiary divests DomoLiving / Strategic focus on food packaging

GRUPPO HAPPY

Italian packaging producer reports major fire at Magic Pack subsidiary

GRAMMER

Automotive supplier reports better-than-expected results

QATAR VINYL

First PVC plant in gulf nation enters trial phase / Exports to Europe expected

SABIC

Global distribution of polyethylene from South Korean Shaheen plant planned / Replacement for PE plants sold in Europe

GRÄSSLIN

Distributor takes on TPV from Turkish manufacturer Elastron