EU opens cartel probe into construction chemicals as a dozen manufacturers and associations are notified EU opens antitrust probe into construction chemicals; a dozen manufacturers and trade associations face charges …
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Chinese workers protest unpaid wages at Ust-Luga chemical plant in Russia
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerChinese workers in Ust-Luga stage mass protests over unpaid wages and confined conditions Chinese workers in Ust-Luga protest unpaid wages, seized passports and prison-like housing at a major chemical site, …
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German chemical industry records 2% Q1 rise but warns recovery fragile
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman chemical industry sees short-term boost as Iran war triggers precautionary orders German chemical industry posts modest Q1 2026 lift as production and sales rise 2% q/q amid Iran war-driven …
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German security agencies debate who would stop hackers breaching chemical plants
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoChemical plant cyberattack scenario exposes gaps in German security planning A hypothetical chemical plant cyberattack being discussed by German agencies highlights weaknesses in coordination, industrial controls and emergency response planning. …
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European chemical industry benefits as Persian Gulf disruptions drive price hikes
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEuropean chemical industry gains from supply shocks as prices rise and local producers benefit European chemical industry gains as Strait of Hormuz disruptions and Asia force-majeure filings raise prices, benefiting …
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Covestro warns Iran war energy shock threatens German chemical competitiveness
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerCovestro warns of deepening supply shocks as oil nears $100 and Europe faces industry strain Covestro warns of supply shocks after Iran conflict as oil nears $100; CEO Steilemann details …