Polyethylene market trends in August 2025 by Chem Courier
At the start of August 2025, as expected, producers rolled over last month’s prices, but by the middle of the first week they began offering small discounts.
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MOL Group reports lower Q2 profit, maintains 2025 outlook
MOL Group posted USD 236 million profit before tax in Q2 2025, down 56% year on year amid a softer regional macro environment. High upstream output, strong downstream volumes and growth in consumer services partially offset the headwinds.
New silicone rubber enhances safety of EV traction batteries
Wacker will present Elastosil R 531/60 at K 2025, a silicone rubber for busbar insulation in electric vehicle batteries, combining cost-effective extrusion processing with advanced fire protection properties.
Feddersen Group wins German Packaging Award for circular packaging solution
K.D. Feddersen Holding GmbH and partners have received the German Packaging Award for their innovative packaging made from 50% post-consumer recycled polyethylene and 50% HDPE, highlighting progress in circular economy practices within the plastics sector.
thyssenkrupp Uhde to deliver two PET plants for Köksan in Türkiye and Iraq
thyssenkrupp Uhde’s subsidiary Uhde Inventa-Fischer has signed a Letter of Intent with Köksan for the delivery of two PET production plants in Türkiye and Iraq, utilizing the Melt-To-Resin process to enhance efficiency and sustainability.
Barmag presents integrated recycling and extrusion solutions at K 2025
Barmag, part of the Oerlikon Group, will showcase advanced recycling, extrusion, and filtration technologies for the plastics industry at K 2025, focusing on sustainable closed-loop solutions for polymer processing and high-quality rPET production.
Aimplas develops new decontamination methods for recycled polyolefins
Aimplas is leading the Deconwaste project to develop advanced cleaning and decontamination methods for recycled polyolefins, aiming to enable their safe use in food contact applications and comply with European regulations.
MOL Group signs deal for import of Kazakh crude oil
MOL Group has signed a new agreement with KazMunayGas for the supply of Kazakh crude oil, continuing its strategy to diversify raw material sources for Central and Eastern Europe. This marks another step towards strengthening the region's energy security.
Bieglo expands high-performance polymer portfolio and partnerships for K 2025
Bieglo GmbH announces new product lines and a strategic PEEK partnership with Pfluon Advanced Materials, strengthening its position in high-performance polymers for key industries ahead of K 2025.
Chem Courier: Polypropylene market in Poland during the summer season - situation analysi
In August, the contract price of propylene is expected to fall, which will automatically translate into lower polypropylene prices
SABIC previews K 2025 experience: innovative solutions Connecting Everyday Life
At K 2025, SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, will unveil innovative solutions to help customers develop products that have an impact in everyday life, in line with SABIC’s theme for this edition: "Connecting Everyday Life".
Kisuma introduces novel Setogem RD dual-function nucleator and acid scavenger molecule for PP
Kisuma Chemicals has announced the launch of several new additive solutions, designed to expand the company’s diversified product portfolio and boost the performance, efficiency and sustainability of plastics.
Ineos Olefins & Polymers Europe launches new advanced recycled plastic production
The Ineos cracker in Lavera, France, has received the first deliveries of pyrolysis oil made from recycled plastic waste that it will use to make virgin-quality polymers.
PMT exhibition draws global attention
The 2025 Plastics, Rubber & Composite Material Fair Taiwan (PMT) officially opened June 4 at the ICC Tainan.
Aimplas launches an innovative accelerated biodegradation test
Aimplas has developed a pioneering methodology that enables the biodegradability of plastic materials to be assessed three times faster than conventional testing methods.
Controller-related approaches for reliable recyclate processing
Digital pilot functions stabilise the injection moulding process.
Syensqo expands Ryton PPS compounding capabilities in the United States
Syensqo, a leader in specialty polymers, announces a capital investment to expand Ryton PPS compounding capability at the Augusta manufacturing site in Georgia, US.
Borealis introduces renewables-based polymer grade for footwear midsoles
Borealis launches renewables-based ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) solution developed specifically for footwear midsole applications.
“Women in Plastics” to debut at K 2025 in Düsseldorf
Promoting more diversity in the industry, fostering young talents and creating better perspectives: K 2025 in Düsseldorf, as the world’s most relevant trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry, makes a powerful statement with a dedicated event for women.
Taiwan’s new PMT plastics fair draws global attention
Venturap Conference & Exhibition Co., the Taiwan agent of RX, one of the world’s largest exhibition groups, will host the inaugural Plastics, Rubber & Composite Material Fair Taiwan (PMT 2025) from June 4 to 6, 2025, at the ICC Tainan. Advised by the Bureau of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Economic Affairs, and co-organized by leading local industry associations, the exhibition aims to become Asia’s flagship platform for material innovation and industrial procurement.
Borealis launches rLLDPE grade with 85% PCR content
Borealis introduces Borcycle M CWT120CL, a recycled linear low density polyethylene (rLLDPE) grade containing 85% post-consumer recyclate, designed for non-food flexible packaging applications
Preparations for Plast Eurasia İstanbul 2025 are underway
Plast Eurasia Istanbul, the global meeting point of the plastics industry of the world, with a view to convening the professionals of the sector for the 34th time and exhibiting the state-of-the-art technology
The sustainable future of plastics takes shape in Milan
GreenPlast 2025 is set to be the key event of the year for those focused on the sustainable future of plastics
MAS Austria CEO Martin Schnabl on his 10th anniversary
Martin Schnabl has been CEO of MAS Austria since June 2014. We spoke to Managing Director and looked back on the last ten years in detail.
EU's competitiveness under severe threat: plastics sector at crossroads
The plastic value chain is hit by a strong recession caused by persisting issues such as increased imports of non-EU recycled plastics, reduced investments in domestic raw materials production and recycling, as well as a lack of demand for EU-virgin and recycled plastics. Eighteen industry stakeholders across the plastic value chain call for immediate efforts to strengthen the European plastics industry and promote a resilient, innovative, sustainable European plastics value chain.
Neste introduces co-processed renewable Neste RE feedstock for the polymers and chemicals industry
Neste complements its offering of more sustainable feedstock for polymers and chemicals production with co-processed Neste RE, a complementary solution to existing renewable and recycled Neste RE.
The Bottle4Flex project aims to develop a 100% recyclable skinpack container from recycled PET
Aimplas is collaborating with Covinil and Eroski to overcome the challenges of recycling multilayer packaging while promoting sustainability and the efficient use of recycled materials in the food industry.
Amcor and Kolon Industries partner to pioneer more sustainable polyester materials for packaging
Amcor, a global leader in responsible packaging solutions, has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Kolon Industries Inc., a leading South Korean chemical materials manufacturer.
The future of the plastic industry will take shape at Plast Eurasia Istanbul
Plast Eurasia Istanbul, the eagerly anticipated coming together of the plastic industry, will once again take the stage with record-breaking number of participants to display their innovations at Tüyap Fair and Congress Center between December 4-7.
An outstanding chance for professionals in the plastics and petrochemicals sector at ArabPlast 2025
From January 7–9, 2025, ArabPlast 2025 will be held in the United Arab Emirates, providing professionals with an unmatched opportunity to network, gain knowledge, and investigate the most recent advancements and trends influencing the sector.
Polymer Distribution confirms its strategic relevance in the European polymer market
Polymer distribution continues playing a strategic role within the polymer industry value chain. It offers polymer producers chances to reduce costs, boost productivity, and provide superior service and support to plastics processors.
Fakuma 2024 took place with great success
Fakuma 2024 took place successfully under the motto “Digital meets Circular Economy”. From October 15 to 19, 2024, 1,639 exhibitors presented their innovations in efficiency, sustainability and the circular economy in twelve full halls and fully booked foyers. With an exhibitor share of 47.5% (previous year: 44.0%), this year's trade fair event once again held a high global position for the plastics processing industry. Of the total of 1,639 exhibitors (+3 compared to 2023), 778 came from many countries - including 167 companies from China, 142 from Italy, 81 from Switzerland, 77 from Austria and 51 from Turkey.
Berry launches new alternative to coloured PET pill bottles
ClariPPil bottles offer enhanced sustainability (reduced carbon footprint and improved recyclability vs a PET container solution) together with excellent functionality, product protection, and aesthetics.
Alpla launches dialogue about the benefits of plastic
Event in Berlin on 9 October with guests from the worlds of politics, business and academia.
One year from now K in Düsseldorf will open its doors
The countdown has begun: precisely one year from now K in Düsseldorf will open its doors for the global plastics and rubber industry from 8 to 15 October 2025.
Contract monomer prices are forecast to rise further in September
The tense political situation in various parts of the world may affect the plastics market in Poland. A Hungarian PE producer, for example, will face the issue of oil supply diversion.