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Does size bring strength – or mainly confusion? On the prospects of BASF acquiring Evonik / Editorial by Christian Preiser and Sven Arnold

29.09.2026 The news has potential: BASF and Evonik could join forces. The timing of the announcement is cleverly chosen. In two weeks, plastics trade fair Fakuma opens its doors in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Industry gatherings of this kind, with several thousand visitors and exhibitors, are always an ideal bre...

29.09.2026 PIE INDUSTRY TALK PPWR is here. What happens next? / Join PIE's latest webinar to find out

29.09.2026 ITALY  Recycling system 'on verge of paralysis' / Assorimap calls on Meloni to take personal charge of finding solutions

28.09.2026 INEOS  Acetic acid production in the UK temporarily halted / Reason likely to be lower European demand rather than lower costs

28.09.2026 BASF  German chemicals giant confirms interest in acquiring speciality chemicals producer Evonik / Purchase price, timing unclear

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29.09.2026 PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS  TDI: BASF Shanghai plant down for repairs / European prices rise sharply

29.09.2026 STEINBACHER  Prices set to go up for EPS insulation materials

29.09.2026 PLÁSTICOS FERRANDO  Dutch investment company acquires majority stake in Spanish pipe manufacturer

29.09.2026 ENVIRONMENT USA  NGOs challenge EPA move to repeal 2024 anti-pollution mandate for power plants / Agency also seeks rollback of emissions monitoring

28.09.2026 BIOPLASTICS RECYCLING  Research project recycles PLA from mixed waste / Process a ‘working reality'

28.09.2026 TECHNOCOMPOUND  Additional capacity for LGF-reinforced compounds planned at German HQ

28.09.2026 AZELIS Speciality chemicals distributor expands Imerys distribution deal in CEE, Balkans / Agreement covers plastics, adhesives, sealants, coatings

25.09.2026 CELANESE  Higher prices for POM and UHMW-PE

25.09.2026 EUROPEAN CAR INDUSTRY  EVs take another percentage point of market share / Now level with petrol sales / Charging infrastructure, local battery production lag

25.09.2026 PRYME  Investment firm acquires mothballed pyrolysis plant in Rotterdam / Restart planned within 18 months following conversion

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