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BASF 

Q1 sales down 3%, but volumes grow / Petchem major sees strong Q2 prospects / Middle East crisis boosts pricing power and upside potential

04.05.2026 — By Marilyn Gerlach — Despite the ongoing conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, German chemical giant BASF (Ludwigshafen; www.basf.com) struck an optimistic stance on its second quarter outlook, saying the Middle East crisis has given it pricing power and more opportunities than risks.Speaking to analy...

04.05.2026 VYNOVA  Belgian producer lifts force majeure on PVC supply from key European sites

04.05.2026 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE  'This is not a replacement for humans – it is a reinforcement' / Column on AI as a catalyst for plastics processing – industry consultant Arno Rogalla

04.05.2026 RECYCLING AUSTRIA  Plastics tax: Levy on non-recyclable packaging scrapped

01.05.2026 AUTOMOTIVE RECYCLING  Industry-led study: technology ready, system lacking / High costs, low coordination threaten EU reclaim targets / Phase 2 to focus on quick wins, key bottlenecks

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04.05.2026 POLYMER PRICES  Composites/GRP April: Price rises continue for all grades; triple-digit hikes in some cases / Converters reluctant to purchase

04.05.2026 POLYMER PRICES  Styrene May: Contract reaches four-year high

04.05.2026 POLYMER PRICES  Engineering thermoplastics April: Sellers' market drives prices higher / Converters under risk of running out of money / Difficulties expected to continue in May

04.05.2026 POLYMER PRICES  Propylene May: Quotations continue to trend higher

04.05.2026 POLYMER PRICES  Ethylene May: Contract rises to all-time high

04.05.2026 LOGOPLASTE  US private equity firms reportedly set to acquire Portuguese packaging manufacturer

04.05.2026 PLASTIC PACKAGING  European standard defines design-for-recycling requirements / Basis for future PPWR criteria

04.05.2026 PLASTICS RECYCLING MEXICO  Partnership aims to strengthen recovery systems for HIPS dairy packaging

04.05.2026 AGRICULTURAL FILM RECYCLING  Erde recovery balance 2025: recycling volume increases slightly / One-fifth of distributors shirk responsibility

01.05.2026 PLASTIC FANTASTIC Iranian AI “Lego” videos captivate the net / Plastic brickmaker steers clear of comment

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