The RadiciGroup sale to Lone Star marks a turning point for the global chemicals and polymers industry, with strategic impacts on innovation, workforce, and international expansion.
The global nylon 6 and nylon 6,6 market is undergoing a major structural shift in 2026, driven by regional imbalances, China’s overcapacity, and rising demand for engineering plastics. While textile applications remain dominant in volume, profitability is increasingly concentrated in automotive, electrical, and industrial uses, reshaping the industry’s value chain and pricing dynamics.
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.
Global plastic raw material prices surged in April 2026 due to rising feedstock costs, geopolitical tensions, and supply chain disruptions. Europe, Asia, and the Far East face strong market pressure.
Sustainable packaging solutions take center stage as Braskem unveils circular materials and bio-based innovations at interpack 2026.
BMT is transforming PET and rPET bottle development using advanced simulation and material characterization. The technology predicts wall thickness and performance with exceptional accuracy, reducing reliance on physical prototyping and speeding up innovation in packaging design.
FORVIA’s €1.82 billion Interiors sale to Apollo marks a major strategic shift, reducing debt and sharpening focus on high-value automotive technologies.
Vioneo cancels its European project and moves its green methanol to polyolefin plant to China, citing cost, efficiency, and supply chain advantages.
Plastic prices are rising rapidly as geopolitical tensions disrupt supply chains. Dow’s polyethylene price hikes signal broader inflation pressures across global manufacturing and packaging sectors.
