Westlake PVC Acquisition Expands European Capacity
Westlake has completed the acquisition of a major PVC and VCM production site in Wilhelmshaven, strengthening its European chlorovinyls network.
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LyondellBasell Sells European Assets to AEQUITA in Strategic Portfolio Shift
LyondellBasell has finalized the sale of key European assets to AEQUITA as part of its strategic transformation, aiming to streamline operations and focus on higher-value, sustainable growth areas.
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Chemicals & Petrochemicals | European Industry News | Mergers and Acquisitions | Specialty Materials
Mutares Accelerates Specialty Chemicals Growth With Strategic Ultramarine Pigments Acquisition Strengthening Global Market Position and Innovation Capabilities Across Key Industrial Applications 24-02-2026
Mutares expands its specialty chemicals footprint by acquiring Venator Pigments France, reinforcing its position in ultramarine pigments and the global specialty chemicals market.
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Amcor earnings surge as Berry integration accelerates scale, margins and cash flow despite soft packaging demand across North America and Europe markets 05-02-2026
Amcor earnings rise sharply as Berry synergies boost scale, margins and cash flow, reinforcing confidence in FY26 guidance despite ongoing volume pressure in key markets.
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Automotive plastics – Omikron Changes Ownership as Orinko Advanced Plastics Acquires Majority Stake, Boosting Innovation, Jobs, and Long-Term Growth in the European Automotive Compounding Market Sector Industry 30-12-2025
Orinko Advanced Plastics acquires 70% of Omikron, marking its entry into Europe and strengthening polypropylene compounding for the automotive sector.
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Teijin acquisition of Asahi Kasei Advance – Teijin Acquisition of Asahi Kasei Advance Signals Major Portfolio Restructuring as Japan’s Chemical and Textile Groups Accelerate Strategic Industry Realignment 30-12-2025
Teijin Ltd. will acquire Asahi Kasei Advance through a merger effective in 2026, deepening portfolio restructuring and reshaping Japan’s textile and chemical sectors.
