EU Terephthalic Acid Duties Deliver a Decisive Trade Shield
The EU has made its anti-dumping response permanent, setting terephthalic acid duties of 6.1% to 24.1% on imports from Korea and Mexico.
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Versalis (ENI) Q2 2026 Loss Narrows as Restructuring Takes Effect
Versalis sharply reduced its second-quarter operating loss as plant closures and restructuring lowered costs. Falling sales and renewed pressure on polyethylene margins, however, show that the recovery remains fragile.
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Radici Chimica Novara Restructuring Puts 140 Jobs at Risk
Radici Chimica plans to halt key production units at its Novara site after three years of losses, placing up to 140 of the plant’s 287 jobs at risk.
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ADEKA Specialty Chemicals Strengthen Global Food and Electronics Supply Chains
ADEKA specialty chemicals and food ingredients businesses show how the Japanese group serves electronics, packaging and food makers worldwide.
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UNIVAR SOLUTIONS EXPANDS DOW SILICONE ADDITIVES DISTRIBUTION ACROSS EMEA
Univar Solutions has broadened its strategic alliance with Dow, extending the distribution of advanced silicone additives across EMEA. The move aims to support plastics and composites manufacturers seeking greater efficiency, durability, and sustainability.
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Polymer Prices Surge Sharply
Polymer prices are climbing rapidly as crude oil surges above recent highs, tightening petrochemical supply chains and increasing costs across industries.
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Major Severe Ruwais Petrochemical Complex Attack Disrupts 5 Key Global Supply Chains
The Ruwais petrochemical complex attack has forced Borouge to halt operations, raising concerns about global polyolefin supply, energy security, and regional stability.
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Major critical rescue deal saves 436 jobs at Leuna polyamide plant acquisition
A last-minute industrial rescue secures hundreds of jobs and stabilizes production at a key German chemical site, marking a pivotal moment for the regional polyamide sector.
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Nylon 6 and Nylon 6.6 market in Europe 2026: Prices, Demand, and Competition from Asia
The global Nylon 6 and Nylon 6.6 market in 2026 shows diverging regional dynamics, with Europe facing strong competition from Southeast Asia amid higher energy costs. This analysis covers latest prices, demand across textiles, automotive and engineering plastics, and the outlook for polyamides in a shifting global landscape
