Carbios Advances PET Textile Recycling After 100 Batches
European polymer prices are falling sharply in July as weak demand, improved availability and cheaper feedstocks put polyethylene and polypropylene under pressure.
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Goglio Cristal Acquisition Expands Flexible Packaging Business in Brazil
Goglio expands in Brazil with the acquisition of Cristal Embalagens, boosting flexible packaging innovation and global market reach.
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Covestro and BYD Deepen Materials Cooperation for Future Mobility and Energy
Covestro and BYD are establishing a long-term collaboration to develop advanced materials for electric vehicles, batteries, energy storage and emerging technology platforms.
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INEOS Channahon Closure Reshapes US Polystyrene Production
INEOS Styrolution will permanently close its Channahon polystyrene plant by the fourth quarter of 2026, shifting North American production to Alabama and Mexico.
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Flexible Packaging Prices Surge as Europe Faces Fresh Supply-Chain Pressure
Europe’s flexible packaging sector is facing sharp raw-material cost pressure, with film, foil and polyethylene prices hit by energy and supply-chain volatility.
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HydroGraph Certifies Midland for Graphene Polymer Applications
HydroGraph has certified Midland Compounding & Consulting as a U.S. partner to help scale graphene-enhanced polymer applications.
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Continental ContiTech Sale Turns German Group Into Pure Tire Player
Continental’s €4 billion ContiTech sale to Lone Star Funds completes its shift into a focused tire manufacturer.
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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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Seaweed Barrier Coatings: Amcor and Kelpi Target Fiber Packaging
Amcor and Kelpi are evaluating seaweed barrier coatings for fiber packaging, aiming to improve moisture and gas protection while supporting recyclability.
