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Europe

16.10.2026 PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS  Polystyrene: TotalEnergies declares force majeure

16.10.2026 PIE INDUSTRY TALK  Webinar on PPWR: European plastics industry faces compliance challenges as key deadlines approach / Video recording now available

16.10.2026 LOGISTICS  Cargo ships under attack in Strait of Hormuz / Container backlogs in Asia

16.10.2026 ENGEL  Injection moulding machine maker targets 10% sales growth / North America drives expansion / Europe shows first signs of recovery

16.10.2026 BLUESTAR SILICONES  Launch of masterbatches with recycled content, PFAS-free silicone materials

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North America

14.10.2026 PLASTICS INDUSTRY USA  Hurricane Isaias prompts temporary shutdowns / Supply unlikely to be affected / Firmer prices possible

14.10.2026 ENVIRONMENT USA  Supreme Court hears climate case against ExxonMobil, Suncor Energy / Justices weigh federal pre-emption, jurisdiction / Other lawsuits pending

12.10.2026 SABERT  Food packaging specialist acquired by US investment fund Butterfly Equity

09.10.2026 PLASTIC FANTASTIC Girl Power: recycled Barbie dolls transformed into electronics

07.10.2026 POLYMER PRICES  North America September: Standard thermoplastics largely roll over / High feedstock costs drive engineering thermoplastics up / Ample supply, weak demand limit scope for price hikes in October

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Australia

03.06.2026 3M  Australia sues US group over PFAS firefighting foam / Government seeking billions in damages

27.03.2026 PLASTIC FANTASTIC  Googly Eyes, Part 2: Convicted Down Unda

05.09.2025 PLASTIC FANTASTIC  Farewell to our fishy friends

25.06.2025 RENEWI  UK plastics recycler acquired by Macquarie, BCI for over EUR 800 mn / New CEO announced

04.10.2024 PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT  WWF raises case for new anti-plastic-pollution goals ahead of INC-5

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Asia

14.10.2026 BOROUGE INTERNATIONAL  Group to expand mechanical recycling capacity in Austria, Germany

09.10.2026 POLYTECH  Danish wind energy supplier expands portfolio with rubber processor acquisition / Presence in India ahead of production launch

07.10.2026 POLYMER PRICES  China engineering thermoplastics September: Prices rise on higher feedstock costs, weak demand / Mixed outlook for October / Development of crude crucial

07.10.2026 LG CHEM  South Korean chemical maker to cooperate with Volkswagen on mobility materials / Focus on lightweight plastics, composites, recycled grades

06.10.2026 POLYMER PRICES  China standard thermoplastics September: Prices rise considerably / Supply tight amid US-Iran war / Downtrend expected in October

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South America

12.10.2026 BIOPLASTICS  Investment plans for biobased plastics outpace purchases / Cost, performance remain barriers – Braskem study

04.09.2026 LOGISTICS  Traffic backs up at Panama Canal / Ships pay record sums for passage

27.08.2026 BRASKEM  Brazilian plastics group files for out-of-court restructuring / 90-day standstill period to secure creditors' support

19.08.2026 BRASKEM  Price hikes lift quarterly results / Mexican JV restructures under creditor protection

05.08.2026 BRAZIL  No economic rationale for US tariffs, says Brazilian chemical industry association / Domestic exporters and US buyers face negative impact / Industry pushes exporter-relief package

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Africa

13.10.2026 FEBO  Italian distributor establishes own subsidiary for engineering thermoplastics in Morocco

23.09.2026 AOC  Resin producer set to raise prices

22.04.2026 AOC  Higher hikes than planned for polyester resins, vinyl ester resins, and gelcoats in Mai

17.04.2026 GLASS FIBRES  EU imposes anti-dumping duties on imports from Egypt, Bahrain, and Thailand / Countries account for a quarter of bloc's demand

15.04.2026 AOC  Third price increase since March / Interplastic follows suit

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