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BASF Group’s Q2 2026 Preliminary Figures Show EBITDA Reaching €2.4 Billion, Full-Year Outlook Raised
PUdaily Germany Overview BASF Group announced its preliminary figures for Q2 2026, reporting adjusted EBITDA of €2.4 billion, significantly exceeding analyst expectations and the prior-year period. Following these strong results, BASF ha... -
BASF Inaugurates New Multi-Million Euro Production Plant in Düsseldorf, Germany, for Specialty Emollients in Skincare
BASF Germany Overview BASF officially opened a new state-of-the-art production plant in Düsseldorf, Germany, on July 16, 2026, dedicated to manufacturing specialty emollients for skincare and sun protection products. This multi-million e... -
Escalating Iran Conflict Dims Hopes for Quick Plastics Market Normalization, Threatening Polyolefin Price Surge
Packaging Dive Global Overview The escalating Iran conflict is diminishing expectations for a rapid normalization of the plastics market. According to Polymer Market Consultants, grades used for flexible packaging are most affected, whil... -
Powering Saudi EVs: SABIC and CEER Forge Strategic Material Alliance
SABIC Latest News Saudi Arabia Overview Global chemical giant SABIC has inked an MoU with CEER, Saudi Arabia's nascent electric vehicle brand, to explore a strategic collaboration aimed at bolstering the Kingdom's EV industry. The partne... -
Arkema Showcases Kynar® PVDF Resins with 150 Megarad Radiation Resistance for Nuclear Industry at AGS Conference 2026
Arkema France Overview Arkema exhibited its high-performance Kynar® and Kynar Flex® PVDF resins specifically designed for the nuclear industry at the AGS Conference 2026. These resins boast exceptional radiation resistance up to 150 mega... -
AFPM Endorses ‘Recycled Material Attribution Act’ to Fortify U.S. Recycling Framework
AFPM (American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers) USA Overview The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) has expressed support for the 'Recycled Material Attribution Act' (RMAA), aiming to strengthen the U.S. recycling ... -
UK Government Initiates Phase-Out Plan for ‘Forever Chemicals’ PFAS in 2026, Banning Food Packaging Use and Setting New Drinking Water Limits
Resilience.org UK Overview The UK government commenced a comprehensive mapping, restriction, and management plan in 2026 for PFAS, the 'forever chemicals,' including a ban on PFAS in food packaging and new drinking water limits. The init... -
Henkel Unveils PFAS-Free Fingerprint-Resistant Coating for Automotive Displays Amidst Escalating Global Regulations
DataHorizzon Research Global Overview The PFAS-free coating market is experiencing robust growth driven by tightening regulations and rising demand for sustainable technologies, notably in the automotive sector. In April 2026, Henkel int... -
Ineos and Recuro to Build 33,000-Ton Pyrolysis Plastic Recycling Facility in Norway, Producing Virgin-Quality PE to Meet EU Regulations
Plastics Today USA Overview Ineos and Recuro have signed an MOU to develop an advanced pyrolysis recycling facility in Norway, aiming to process up to 33,000 metric tonnes of end-of-life plastic waste annually. This 'Full Circle' project... -
PFAS-Free & Bio-Based Plastic Additives Market Surges Amid Stricter Regulations and Demand for Sustainable Solutions, with Siloxanes and Waxes Leading Alternatives
Plastics Technology USA Overview The polymer industry is undergoing a significant transformation with a strong pivot towards PFAS-free plastic additives and bio-based polymers, driven by both regulatory pressures and heightened customer ...
