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All news on Polycarbonate (also known as LEXAN, Makrolon, and PC): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies.

6 April 2026

Trinseo: The Node That Ran Out of Time

Lender waivers expiring; missed interest; market cap far below debt. Costly M&A and validated PC/ABS dissolution recycling tech, but cash‑strapped amid energy shocks and no sovereign backer—sale likely.
31 March 2026

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to End Polycarbonate Production at Kashima Plant

Discontinuing Kashima polycarbonate plant in March 2028 (120k t/yr) due to weak margins and oversupply. Domestic supply to shift to overseas sites; employees prioritized; financial impact under review.
13 March 2026

Trinseo 2025 Q4 and Full-Year Financial Results

Q4 net loss of $251M, full-year loss of $546M. Sales down 19% in Q4, 15% annually. Restructuring costs impacted results. Adjusted EBITDA stable in Q4, down $41M annually.
3 February 2026

SABIC Introduces Biocompatible Materials and Fluoropolymer Alternatives at MD&M West

Showcasing medical-grade thermoplastics, SABIC addresses performance and regulatory challenges, offering solutions for drug delivery, patient testing, and surgical applications.
8 January 2026

SABIC Divests European Petrochemicals and Americas/Europe Engineering Thermoplastics for $950 Million

The divestments aim to optimize the portfolio, enhance cash flow, and focus on high-margin markets, while maintaining strategic access and customer service.
17 December 2025

Mitsubishi Chemical's DURABIO Used in Honda's New EV

DURABIO, a bio-based plastic, is used in Honda's N-ONE e: EV for its transparency, durability, and reduced VOC emissions, eliminating the need for a coating process.

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