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MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT 

Strait of Hormuz blockade puts renewed pressure on oil and polymer prices / PIE expert Martin Bäcker explains what the crisis means for Europe's plastics industry

20.08.2026 — By Plasteurope.com staff — The ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues to place a significant strain on the global plastics industry. Following the expiry of the 60-day standstill agreement between the US and Iran on 17 August 2026, shipping traffic through the strait has been severely ...

20.08.2026 AMCOR  Berry integration ahead of schedule / Packaging volumes edge up / Higher raw material costs largely passed on

19.08.2026 AUTOMOTIVE LIGHTING Covestro, Forvia, BMW among partners in headlamp recycling research project

18.08.2026 PLASTIC PACKAGING  High recyclate prices inhibit demand, restrict supply / Use of recycled content falling behind what is needed for 2030 targets

18.08.2026 PIE SPOT PRICE MONITOR  Polyethylene sees little movement as PP prices ease in Europe

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20.08.2026 POLYMER PRICES  Polyurethane feedstocks August: Significant price cuts dominate amid weak demand / Tendency towards supply surplus / Signs of trend reversal in September are emerging

20.08.2026 ERGIS  Polish film manufacturer expands production in Olawa / Move response to EU's PPWR

20.08.2026 DOW Chemicals major partners with Adient to launch bio-attributed PU seating foam

20.08.2026 WIS KUNSTSTOFFE  German recycling specialist completes generational handover / Further growth planned

19.08.2026 BRASKEM  Price hikes lift quarterly results / Mexican JV restructures under creditor protection

19.08.2026 BIOBTX  Construction of recycling plant for aromatics production in the Netherlands / BlueAlp named technology partner

19.08.2026 CABKA  Customers postpone investments / Plastics processor expects weaker third quarter

19.08.2026 SUDARSHAN CHEMICAL  Indian pigment manufacturer opens second global headquarters in Germany

19.08.2026 PEPSICO Soft-drink giant cuts virgin plastic use by 6% in key packaging markets

18.08.2026 POLYMER PRICES  Engineering recyclate August: Favourably priced imports put pressure on prices / Strong revival in demand might take time despite end of holiday season / Little change expected over the next few weeks

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