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Latest european plastics news

Companies

16.03.2026 REPEATS  Dutch recycling ops insolvent / Capacity estimated at 70,000 t/y

16.03.2026 CARBIOS  PET recycler hits back at ‘destabilisation operation' by former executive / Financing of new plant in France still unclear / Company sees three-month setback

13.03.2026 WACKER CHEMIE  German silicone specialist intends to lower its long-term forecast / 'We will reduce our production', says CEO

12.03.2026 SABIC  Resin maker changes C2/C3 formula-based contracts / Price hikes for PE, PP

12.03.2026 SAUDI ARAMCO  Oil and gas group warns against 'catastrophic consequences' of Iran war for global oil market / G7 countries release national reserves

12.03.2026 ENERGENTA  German recycler seals takeover of MBA Polymers' local ops

12.03.2026 PLASTIC INGENUITY  US thermoformer expands into Europe for first time / Acquisition of Germany's Spezi-Pack

12.03.2026 RIGK / GCR German-Spanish pilot project demonstrates recycling of complex industrial packaging

11.03.2026 BEN KUNSTSTOFFE  Sheet manufacturer announces significant surcharges due to Iran war / Passing on higher costs

11.03.2026 SIG  Packaging specialist feels pressure of weak market environment / Special effects push profit into red

11.03.2026 ELRINGKLINGER  German automotive supplier reviews sites and shareholdings / Revenue rises slightly

11.03.2026 RATTPACK  Expansion of pharmaceutical packaging competence centre / Investment in additional logistics space in Germany

10.03.2026 SELENIS  Capacity for chemical PET recycling in Portugal to double

09.03.2026 RECTICEL  Foam processor reports increase in turnover, operating profit

09.03.2026 DOGA  Turkish PET recycler to double processing capacity

06.03.2026 SABIC  Middle East's largest petrochemical group records massive 2025 loss / CEO says current military tensions in the Gulf region have not affected plant safety

06.03.2026 EVERGREEN  PET recycler to close US plants following lender action / Hundreds of jobs at risk

06.03.2026 ALIAXIS  Belgian pipe manufacturer slips into the red / Sale of German business unit

05.03.2026 ARGUS ADDITIVE PLASTICS  Additive and masterbatch producer expands production capacities

04.03.2026 CLARIANT  Adsorbents & Additives profitability rises in 2025 / Group sales down in Q4 and FY but core profit improves

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People

25.02.2026 COVESTRO  CEO Steilemann announces departure in 2028

12.02.2026 BIESTERFELD Jonas Borgsten appointed global business director, engineered polymers

08.01.2026 CEFIC BASF CEO Markus Kamieth appointed president of Europe's chemical industry association

07.01.2026 PLASTICS EUROPE Ineos CEO Rob Ingram appointed president

19.12.2025 CHEMOURS President of titanium dioxide unit departs / Successor to take over in early 2026

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Markets

16.03.2026 CHINA  State of emergency: Middle East conflict shakes petrochemicals sector / High import dependence

12.03.2026 LOGISTICS  War in Middle East grips maritime logistics / Freight rates surge / Forces majeures announced due to supply shortages

11.03.2026 PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS  Ineos Styrolution imposes order freeze on polystyrene, ABS

11.03.2026 PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS  PET: Indorama declares force majeure in Europe / Sharp price increases expected

11.03.2026 MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT  Massive mark-ups on prices for virgin material / What purchasing strategy should processors adopt? / Recyclers face possible upswing, boom in demand

11.03.2026 UPDATE - PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS  Polyolefins, PVC: Forces majeures and energy surcharges from LyondellBasell, Ineos, Sabic

11.03.2026 VIETNAM  Investment boost from foreign companies / European plastics processors increasing presence / Scaling global trade via 'China-plus-one' strategy

10.03.2026 PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS  Polyolefins: Delivery problems reported at LYB and Orlen in Plock / FM for HDPE, LDPE, PP?

10.03.2026 UK CONSTRUCTION  February sees sharp downturn in housebuilding activity / Weak order books and weeks of wet weather impact output

10.03.2026 AMCOR  Expansion in Italian flexibles plant to meet PPWR demand / Boosting output of recyclable high-barrier films

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Production and Engineering

16.03.2026 BIOPLASTICS German researchers lead charge to develop bio-alternative to plastics for electrical uses

11.03.2026 BASF Portfolio of PPSU grades meets EU BPA ban requirements

17.02.2026 PAL PLAST  Compounder expands portfolio with fully PCR-based material

11.02.2026 AGRICULTURAL FILMS  EU project developing stronger cellulose-based material to replace plastic film / Aims to cut soil pollution from microplastics, improve growing conditions

11.02.2026 KRILL DESIGN Italian SME develops packaging biomaterials from food waste

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Industry

16.03.2026 MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT  German industry association urges plastics converters to reject unjustified force majeure notifications / Speaks of involving antitrust authorities

16.03.2026 EU POLICY  Commission adopts ‘Made in Europe' proposal / Move aims to restore region's competitiveness, boost decarbonisation / Coalition launches circular campaign

09.03.2026 EPR UK  Government provides fee shortfall from packaging scheme / Deficit caused by ‘shortage in tonnages' reported by producers

04.03.2026 POLYMERS FOR EUROPE ALLIANCE Voting on 2025 Polymer Producers Awards now open / Commitment to Europe focal point

02.03.2026 PACKAGING WASTE LEGISLATION  Wrapping, straps officially exempt from 100% reuse targets under PPWR / EU Commission adopts delegated act

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