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PCC plans to integrate PCC MCAA into the PCC Rokita Group

PCC plans to integrate PCC MCAA into the PCC Rokita Group

PCC Rokita has signed a letter of intent with PCC SE regarding the planned contribution in kind of PCC MCAA and MCAA SE. The estimated value of the entities is approximately PLN 289 million, and the transaction is intended to be non-cash.

13th Polska Chemia Congress on industrial resilience

13th Polska Chemia Congress on industrial resilience

At the 13th Polska Chemia Congress, the main themes were the competitiveness of the European chemical industry, energy costs, EU ETS, CBAM and transformation financing. Participants pointed to the need for a coherent industrial policy and greater regulatory predictability.

Europe needs chemicals for economic security

Europe needs chemicals for economic security

The European chemical industry is grappling with declining competitiveness, high energy costs and regulatory pressure. In the interview, the PIPC president indicates that without a strong chemical base, Europe will not maintain its economic security or investment capacity.

Evonik realigns innovation toward market needs and growth

Evonik realigns innovation toward market needs and growth

Evonik is reorganizing its innovation activities to accelerate commercialization and increase business resilience. A key element is the Innovation Factory, which, according to the company, could support revenue growth by up to EUR 300 million by 2032.

Grupa Azoty agrees debt restructuring terms

Grupa Azoty agrees debt restructuring terms

Grupa Azoty has signed a term sheet with financing institutions setting out the preliminary terms of its long-term debt restructuring. The document provides the framework for the target financing agreement and includes, among other things, a new repayment schedule and a planned share issue.

Grupa Azoty improved EBITDA in the first quarter of 2026

Grupa Azoty improved EBITDA in the first quarter of 2026

In the first quarter of 2026, Grupa Azoty reported sales revenue of PLN 3.70 billion and EBITDA of PLN 317 million. Operating performance improved year on year, supported by the Agro segment and a positive result in the Chemicals segment.

Clariant receives FDA approval for Licocare RBW additives

Clariant receives FDA approval for Licocare RBW additives

Clariant has obtained FDA approval for the use of bio-based Licocare RBW additives in rigid PVC for food-contact applications. The authorization covers the full product range and extends the company’s previous approval beyond polyester materials.

Clariant catalysts continue to shrink customer footprints

Clariant catalysts continue to shrink customer footprints

Clariant reported that in 2025 its catalysts enabled the avoidance of 45 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions. This was 5 million tonnes more than in 2024, with reductions achieved in areas including DRI production, nitric acid and green methanol.

Three anniversaries of Milar and the Biesterfeld Group in 2026

Three anniversaries of Milar and the Biesterfeld Group in 2026

The year 2026 brings three important anniversaries for Milar and the Biesterfeld Group: 35 years of Milar's operations, 30 years of Biesterfeld's presence in Poland, and 120 years of the Biesterfeld Group's operations. It is an opportunity to review the development of both companies and their cooperation with industry.

Jacek Podgórski joins the management board of Grupa Azoty

Jacek Podgórski joins the management board of Grupa Azoty

The Supervisory Board of Grupa Azoty S.A. has appointed Jacek Podgórski as vice president of the company's management board. The change takes effect on 5 May 2026 and completes the composition of the 13th-term management board.

Clariant launches the Catofin 1000 catalyst for PDH

Clariant launches the Catofin 1000 catalyst for PDH

Clariant has announced the launch of the Catofin 1000 catalyst for propane dehydrogenation. The company points to improved selectivity and productivity, extended lifetime, and up to 20% fewer tar precursors, which is intended to reduce fouling.