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Styrenics group files for US Chapter 11 bankruptcy

19.05.2026 — By Plasteurope.com staff — Styrenics major Trinseo (Wayne, Pennsylvania, USA; www.trinseo.com) has been struggling with liquidity problems. The company was still in the red in the first quarter of 2026, and is now seeking financial restructuring under Chapter 11 of US bankruptcy law. The macroecon...

19.05.2026 RUSSIA  Polymer prices rebound after hitting five-year low / Investments at rock bottom / Warnings of non-payment crisis

18.05.2026 BALKANS  Plastics converters squeezed by supply issues, weak demand / Middle East turmoil exposes feedstock dependence / Higher prices needed to maintain stability / CEPM networking event in Belgrade

15.05.2026 EVONIK  Middle East conflict boosts Q1 core profit above forecasts / Tensions shift customers' buying pattern / Chemicals producer sees stronger Q2, confirms full-year outlook

15.05.2026 POLYMER PRICE FORECASTS  Upward trend continues amid limited spot availability

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19.05.2026 BRASKEM  Q1 core profit drops one-fifth, revenue dips 4% / Capital restructuring first priority in 2026 / Mexico unit defaults on debt interest payments

19.05.2026 INEOS STYROLUTION  Force majeure for ABS speciality grades lifted

19.05.2026 POLYMER PRICES  Engineering recyclate May: Prices continue to climb / Availability reduced / Upward trend likely to continue into June

19.05.2026 UAE  Emirates widen scope for recycled plastics in food-contact packaging

19.05.2026 MAHLE  German automotive supplier set to close plant in Bavaria

19.05.2026 TRACELESS  Start-up kicks off production of 'next generation polymer technology'

19.05.2026 RECTICEL PIR recycling plant starts up in Belgium

18.05.2026 POLYMER PRICES  Standard recyclate May: Prices trending up, but financial pressure remains / Weaker order intake among processors / Recyclate gains importance as a feedstock

18.05.2026 MUTARES  Private equity group delays exit from automotive supplier Amaneos / No current plans to shut acquired Sabic plants

18.05.2026 AMCOR  Packaging group increases inventory levels / Relocation of headquarters to Miami / Sales markets remain under pressure

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