知情人士称，双方关于收购的磋商仍在进行中，这项交易可能推迟或告吹。Lone Star 的代表拒绝置 评。Hillenbrand 未回应多次置评请求。 公开资料显示，Hillenbrand 为汽车、包装、建筑和电子等行业的相关公司生产至关重要的塑料零部件 与相关设备。其官网显示，客户包括陶氏公司(Dow Inc.)和通用磨坊公司(General Mills Inc.)。 近年来，Hillenbrand 加大了重塑资产组合以成为"纯工业"(pure-play industrials)类型塑料产品制造公司的 力度。作为该战略的一部分，公司于2023年出售了其Batesville 棺材业务。同年，该公司以约7.3亿美元 从全球最大规模之一的私募巨头黑石集团(Blackstone Inc.)手中收购了 Schenck Process Food and Performance Materials，从而充实并扩大其加工业务与制造部门。 智通财经APP获悉，据媒体援引知情人士透露的消息报道称，私募股权领军者Lone Star Funds 正在就收 购塑料零部件与设备制造商 Hillenbrand Inc. 展开深入的收购谈判 ...

10月8日，欧洲塑料工业协会(Plastics Europe)发布的年度报告显示，欧洲塑料行业正处于"悬崖边缘"， 竞争力正在持续快速下降，市场份额不断下降，销售额大幅下滑，同时可持续发展进程也陷入了停滞状 态。 数据显示，欧洲塑料工业在全球市场中的份额仍在持续下降——从2006年的22%下降至2024年的仅 12%。过去三年间，该行业的销售额也出现了急剧下滑，从2022年的4570亿欧元降至2024年的3980亿欧 元，减少了590亿欧元，降幅达13%，欧洲的衰落与其他地区正在经历的工业繁荣形成了鲜明对比。去 年全球塑料产量增长了4.1%，自2018年以来更是增长了16.3%。报告称，目前亚洲生产的塑料占全球总 量的57.2%，其中中国就占了34.5%的份额——这一比例几乎是整个欧盟产量的三倍。 欧洲塑料工业协会主席本尼·梅尔曼斯表示："欧洲塑料产业正处于关键时刻。虽然其他大陆的创新与投 资活动正在加速发展，但欧洲的销售额却出现了下滑，生产速度也有所放缓。"。 目前，欧洲的塑料制造商正面临着高昂的能源成本、与气候变化相关的税费，以及高涨的原材料价格。 这些因素正在削弱该行业的竞争力，进而加速了企业资产出售和 ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article discusses the significance of carbon black sales contracts, which regulate the rights and responsibilities of suppliers and buyers in carbon black transactions [2] - Carbon black is a crucial industrial raw material widely used in rubber, plastics, inks, and pigments, highlighting its importance in various industries [2][3] Group 2 - The global carbon black market is expanding, with major trading centers established in the United States, China, and Europe, driven primarily by demand from the rubber industry [3] - The demand for carbon black is significantly influenced by the rubber industry, particularly in tire manufacturing, while the plastic industry's demand is also on the rise [3][5] - China is the largest producer of carbon black globally, followed by the United States and Europe, which contributes to a relatively stable supply-demand relationship in the market [3][5] Group 3 - A complete carbon black sales contract typically includes essential elements such as product specifications, delivery time and location, quantity, price and payment terms, quality standards, inspection, packaging and transportation methods, claims clauses, and dispute resolution [4] - The supply-demand relationship in the carbon black market is determined by factors such as the demand from the rubber and plastic industries, production capacity of suppliers, and market competition [5] Group 4 - The pricing mechanism in carbon black sales contracts is critical, as it directly affects the profits and costs for both suppliers and buyers, influenced by various factors including raw material prices, transportation costs, and market supply-demand dynamics [6]

Group 1 - The new tariff policy announced by President Trump on April 2 has been criticized by various industry associations for its broad scope and the uncertainty it creates [1] - The Specialty Chemicals industry is particularly vulnerable to import disruptions, with rising raw material costs being a significant concern for manufacturers [1] - The Plastics Industry Association (PIA) predicts that the tariffs will disrupt supply chains, increase production costs, and weaken global competitiveness [1] Group 2 - The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) highlights the complexity of the new tariff policy and its potential high costs, which threaten investment, jobs, and the U.S.'s position as a manufacturing leader [1] - The American Chemistry Council (ACC) has not taken a clear stance but intends to review the new tariff policy to assess its impact on the U.S. chemical industry [1]