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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.

Plastics Europe report points to slower circularity

Plastics Europe report points to slower circularity

Plastics Europe’s latest report points to a clear slowdown in the transition of Europe’s plastics system towards circularity. The organisation highlights weaker growth in the production of and demand for circular plastics, along with increasing competitive pressure.

Plastics industry faces geopolitics, costs and rules

Plastics industry faces geopolitics, costs and rules

How can Europe ensure a level playing field in the global plastics market? That question was at the heart of the latest Plastics Industry Meeting, held on 18 May 2026 at Targi Kielce on the eve of Plastpol, with more than 100 representatives of industry, public administration, industrial organisations, recyclers, processing companies and market experts in attendance.

Omya expands Elastollan TPU distribution with BASF

Omya expands Elastollan TPU distribution with BASF

Omya Performance Polymer Distribution is expanding its cooperation with BASF in the distribution of Elastollan TPU. The new agreement will cover France, Switzerland, North Africa, Israel and the Middle East from July 1, 2026.

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.

Krones increases order intake in the first quarter of 2026

Krones increases order intake in the first quarter of 2026

Krones started 2026 with a 5.3% increase in order intake to EUR 1.512 billion and confirmed its full-year financial targets. The company maintained an improved EBITDA margin despite lower reported revenue due to currency translation effects.

Plast 2026 with 200 new exhibitors in Milan

Plast 2026 with 200 new exhibitors in Milan

Plast 2026, to be held from 9 to 12 June at Fiera Milano, will bring together more than 1,000 exhibitors, with foreign companies accounting for 44%. The organisers also announce a stronger presence of international buyers and the further development of three satellite events.