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Latest news

11.06.2026 RECYCLING JAPAN  Approval of JPY 1 bn investment to boost plastics recycling / Quotas for recycled content to be phased in by March 2029

04.06.2026 BIESTERFELD  Distribution of Osaka Soda high-performance elastomers in UK, Ireland / Key applications include automotive, industrial sealing

02.06.2026 KURARAY  Elastomers set to become significantly more expensive

02.06.2026 MITSUBISHI  Spin-off of petchem activities moves forward / New structure to focus on end-use markets

22.05.2026 MITSUBISHI  Chemical group exits PBS biopolymer business

23.04.2026 PETROCHEMICALS  South Korea, Japan move to government support for polymer supply chains amid Middle East crisis

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

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