The POLY-ML project led by AIMPLAS applies artificial intelligence to predict plastic material properties, reducing development time, costs, errors and environmental impact across the plastics industry.
Borouge posts a remarkable $1.1 billion net profit in 2025, driven by record production, strong demand, high-value products, and industry-leading EBITDA margins.
DOMO Polymer Solutions Spain S.L.U. has entered insolvency proceedings under Spanish law, suspending production in Blanes while restructuring options are assessed under court supervision.
The cancellation of US-Iran talks exposes deep diplomatic fractures, as Washington rejects Tehran’s conditions and Trump signals support for Iranian protesters amid rising regional tensions.
Panama’s decision to revoke key port concessions reignites the global port war, reshaping US–China rivalry, maritime logistics power, and control over the world’s most strategic trade routes.
China’s recycled PET market is running steadily as prices hold firm amid weak downstream demand, tightening bottle supply, and cautious procurement ahead of the Spring Festival.
Oil price benchmarks rebounded on February 7, 2026, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and tighter supply expectations lifted sentiment, despite lingering demand-side uncertainty.
European plastic recyclers warn that low-cost imports and regulatory delays are threatening the continent’s circular economy, necessitating urgent implementation of robust recycled content calculation methods.
BoReTech has launched a new subsidiary in Pune, boosting India’s recycling capacity with advanced PET recycling machinery, local manufacturing, engineering services, and long-term industry support.