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EUROPEAN CHEMICAL INDUSTRY 

Q1 output declines further on weak demand / No relief in energy costs / Export, import volumes down significantly – Cefic

17.09.2026 — By Elaine Burridge — The start of 2026 brought no relief for the European chemical industry, which continued to be battered by persistently weak demand, high input costs, and declining competitiveness.The Chemical Trend Report from the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic, Brussels; www.cefic...

17.09.2026 PLASTICS RECYCLING  PolyCert launches certification scheme for recycled plastics in food contact / Audit-based scheme aligned with EU regulation

16.09.2026 CAUCASUS  Plastics regulation reaches Europe's periphery / Producers across region weigh in on impact of restrictions / Calls made to establish recycling infrastructure, instead of restrictions

15.09.2026 VYNOVA  Court extends creditor protection again / Preparations for restart of PVC plant in Beek on schedule

15.09.2026 PLASTICS RECYCLING EUROPE  French industry group Polyvia outlines plans to strengthen local plastics production / Need to combat rising dependence on imports / Bvse backs call to stabilise plastics value chain

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17.09.2026 BIC  French consumer goods manufacturer unveils strategy, structure / Fall in turnover in H1 2026

17.09.2026 PLASTIC ENERGY  Stake in French recycling plant in Grandpuits sold to partner TotalEnergies

17.09.2026 ALPLA Packaging manufacturer launches stackable PET beverage container

16.09.2026 POLYMER PRICES  Standard recyclate September: Price discounts dominate / Imports contribute to lush supply / Demand remains below normal levels

16.09.2026 PLASTIC PACKAGING GERMANY  Minimum standard for packaging recyclability updated / New rules align definitions with PPWR / Revised testing approach for coatings, adhesives

16.09.2026 UK  DRS operator announces producer fees / Drinks producers face no fee for first 15 months after launch

16.09.2026 BIEGLO  PEI distribution for Indian manufacturer Gharda in Europe

16.09.2026 TEIJIN  Ultrapolymers takes over PC distribution in Europe

15.09.2026 RENOLIT  Plastics processor invests EUR 56 mn in mixing plant in Germany / Healthcare division spin-off on schedule

14.09.2026 EVONIK  German downsizing continues despite earnings relief / Hamburg and Bitterfeld sites to get the axe / Around 90 jobs affected

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