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Celanese: Optimization of compounding business in Asia
11.06.2026
U.S. chemicals group Celanese plans to optimize production in Asia for its Engineered Materials (EM) division as part of its "Grow & Fortify strategy. In a press release..ifo: Material Shortages Slow Down Industrial Production and Push Up Consumer Prices in Germany
11.06.2026
The shortage of materials has a negative impact on industrial production and raises prices in the long term. That's shown by recent study by the ifo Institute. According to the..Lindner Washtech: Partnership with Srichakra Polyplast for PCR Recycling in India
11.06.2026
Lindner Washtech and Srichakra Polyplast have entered into a partnership to expand high-quality plastic recycling capacities in India. As part of a greenfield project, Lindner..Econ: Friedrich Rechberger takes over management and is set to drive international expansion
11.06.2026
Econ GmbH has appointed Ing. Friedrich Rechberger, MBA, as Managing Director effective June 3, 2026. The Upper Austrian company, based in Weißkirchen an der Traun, aims to further..PIE INDUSTRY TALK: Register now for the latest PIE webinar on European plastics recycling in turbulent times
11.06.2026
By PIE staff Geopolitical tensions, shifting markets, and new regulations like the PPWR are putting enormous pressure on the European recycling sector, with the ripple effects already being visible across the supply chain. And thats ...UvA: Pilot Plant Brings Chemical Recycling of Mixed Plastic Waste Closer to Industrial Application
10.06.2026
The Catalysis Engineering research group at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) has developed a process for recycling mixed plastic waste. A newly constructed pilot plant is now set..Krones: Annual General Meeting approves dividend of 2.80 per share
10.06.2026
The shareholders of Krones AG approved all agenda items submitted for voting by a large majority at the company's 46th Annual General Meeting on June 10, 2026. Attendance..Michelin: Pilot project with Syntetica to recycle nylon from textile waste
10.06.2026
European deep-tech company Syntetica and the Centre des Matériaux Durables (CMD) at the Michelin Innovation Park Cataroux in Clermont-Ferrand are working together to industrialize..Wacker: Ceramifying Silicone Improves Thermal Barriers for EV Batteries
10.06.2026
Wacker has developed a ceramifying silicone designed to enhance heat and flame protection in thermal barriers for electric vehicle batteries. The material, part of the company's..Röhm: LiMA Technology in Bay City at Full Scale Operation
09.06.2026
Röhm has officially opened its new plant for the production of methyl methacrylate (MMA) in Bay City, Texas. Following commissioning and a structured ramp-up phase, the plant is..