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.
