Critical PET Market Trends Reveal a Deep Regional Divide
Global PET markets are moving in different directions as energy costs, freight disruption, seasonal demand and recycled resin reshape regional pricing.
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Indorama Ventures Earnings Deliver Powerful H1 Rebound
Indorama Ventures delivered a sharp first-half recovery, supported by improved chemical-market conditions, stronger cash conversion and tighter operating discipline. Management nevertheless expects unusually favorable second-quarter conditions to normalize.
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SIPA’s Breakthrough GME 30.40 Neck Finish Cuts PET Weight by 29%
SIPA’s GME 30.40 neck finish has gained approval for nitrogen hot-fill production, offering beverage bottlers a lighter PET format and simpler component management.
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KHS Sustainable Packaging Delivers Breakthrough Gains at PACK EXPO
KHS USA will bring material-saving packs, recyclable PET barrier technology and digital production tools to PACK EXPO International 2026 in Chicago.
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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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BOPP Film Market Shows Powerful Resilience Amid Regional Pressures
The BOPP film market remains resilient, but capacity growth, regional imbalances, regulation and specialty-film demand are reshaping competition.
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Latteria Valtellina adopts PET milk packaging
Latteria Sociale Valtellina has brought PET bottle production into its Postalesio dairy, using SMI technology for milk and kefir formats and targeting 50% recycled PET.
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EPL Indovida Merger Cleared by European Commission
The European Commission has cleared the joint control of EPL by Indorama Ventures and Blackstone. The decision removes an important regulatory hurdle for the proposed combination of EPL and Indovida India.
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August Polyethylene Price Increase: What Buyers Should Verify
North American PE suppliers are seeking an August increase, but softer crude, mixed demand and unresolved supply risks give buyers reasons to verify every cost claim.
