ifo: Business climate in the chemical industry improves significantly
For the first time in four years, companies in the sector are actually viewing the business situation positively.
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Envalior and Secara: circular PA6 for automotive applications
Envalior, a supplier of engineering plastics, and the Aachen-based recycling start-up Secara aim to drive forward the production of circular polyamide 6 (PA6).
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Plastics Europe Germany: Innovation Press Conference in Berlin
PED is hosting its next “Innovation Press Conference” on 11 September 2026 at the Haus der Bundespressekonferenz in Berlin.
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Fakuma is presenting the ‘Innovation Award’ for the first time to mark its 30th edition
Entries can still be submitted online until 6 September.
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Covestro: Construction of BioBTX’s chemical recycling plant planned from 2027
According to Covestro, the plant operated by its Dutch partner is due to come on stream in mid-2028.
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WIS invests millions in plastics recycling
The Thuringian family-run business plans to invest around six million euros in expanding its plastics recycling operations over the next three years.
BKV study examines the ELVR with a forecast for 2042
The study examines the extent to which the usage targets for plastic recyclates required under the ELVR can be achieved.
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Lüdenscheid Plastics Institute and BKV pool expertise on the use of recycled materials
In September 2026, the “Recycling 3” joint project run by the Lüdenscheid Plastics Institute will get underway with BKV GmbH as a new project partner.
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EU Commission launches consultation on three legislative acts relating to the PPWR
Due to the tight timeframe, the recycled content targets for plastic packaging could, according to Euwid, come into effect later than the regulation actually provides for.
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LyondellBasell: Revenue and profit up significantly in the second quarter of 2026
The US plastics group has recorded a significant jump in profit in the second quarter of 2026.
Read more … LyondellBasell: Revenue and profit up significantly in the second quarter of 2026