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30.03.2026 TORAY  Sixth plant in Abidos goes into operation

25.03.2026 SHIN-ETSU  US PVC unit Shintech starts billion dollar value chain expansion

16.02.2026 MITSUBISHI POLYESTER FILM  Fifth BOPET film line goes into operation in Germany

09.02.2026 DAICEL Chemical group delays commissioning of COC plant in Germany / Demand outlook weakens

09.02.2026 ASAHI KASEI Polymer group develops PFAS-free PA 6.6 for low-friction uses

21.01.2026 DAICEL  Polyplastics to become group segment under new name

12.12.2025 POLYPHENYLENE SULPHIDE  China initiates interim review of anti-dumping measures on high-performance polymer / Asia, US particularly affected

08.12.2025 ASAHI KASEI  Production of PA precursor HMD to end by 2027

05.12.2025 PLASTIC FANTASTIC  Deluxe restructuring

17.11.2025 PET PACKAGING  South Korea, Japan raise stakes over recycled content / New rules covering bottles come into effect in January

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