Events

German plastics output keeps falling

March 23, 2026 - All key indicators remained negative in 2025, underlining the depth of the crisis facing the country’s plastics industry.

Plast 2026: free registration opens 2 March

February 20, 2026 - Visitor sign-up for the Milan triennial on plastics, rubber and composites begins in ten days.

PRS Europe 2026 agenda unveiled

February 5, 2026 - A two-day programme in Amsterdam will address EU regulation, investment conditions and emerging markets, including polyurethane recycling.

Plastics fair Fakuma confirms Friedrichshafen

November 28, 2025 - With strong exhibitor interest and regional support, the event will remain at its traditional Lake Constance location for at least five more years.

Petcore chooses Rome for annual PET event

September 15, 2025 - The ‘save the date’ has been launched for the annual industry gathering, which for the first time will not be held in Brussels.

Talks resume on the Global Plastics Treaty

March 6, 2025 - A new session of the UNEP Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) has been scheduled for August in Geneva.

GreenPlast: a closer look

November 27, 2024 - The second edition of the exhibition-conference dedicated to plastics and environmental sustainability, scheduled for late May 2025 in Milan, was officially presented.

Innovation and sustainability in PVC pipes

September 23, 2024 - Appointment in Prague on Oct. 17 for the Third Conference Organized by the PVC4Pipes Platform.

Amut Green Extrusion Days

September 18, 2024 - A plant for thermoforming sheet extrusion from post-consumer PET flakes will be on display in Italy in October.

Chemical Recycling Forum in November

September 3, 2024 - The conference organized by Chemical Recycling Europe is confirmed to take place in Brussels this year.

LAST NEWS

Germany’s plastics processors remain under pressure

April 14, 2026 - Last year, industry turnover fell by almost one percentage point, following the 4,3% decline recorded the previous year. Technical products remained under pressure, while the construction segment held up.

Dow appoints Karen Carter as CEO

April 14, 2026 - The US chemicals group has launched a leadership transition that will see Jim Fitterling become Executive Chair from 1 July.

Chemical safety in recycled plastics

April 14, 2026 - An OECD study highlights traceability gaps in recycled materials and identifies standards, controls and analytical techniques as essential to safer circularity.

In the ironworking district where BMB IMMs take shape

April 13, 2026 - During the Promaplast press tour, the Brescia-based manufacturer showcased its production model, technical identity and investment strategy.

FPE opposes PPWR revision or delay

April 13, 2026 - The European association representing flexible packaging manufacturers is calling for the prompt publication of practical, harmonised implementation guidelines.

MTR PET plant for Köksan

April 10, 2026 - Uhde Inventa-Fischer will supply technology, engineering, major equipment and operator training.

MOST POPULAR

Magna to divest Lighting and Rooftop businesses

April 9, 2026 - European automotive lighting operations will be transferred to Bavarian holding company Mutares.

FPE opposes PPWR revision or delay

April 13, 2026 - The European association representing flexible packaging manufacturers is calling for the prompt publication of practical, harmonised implementation guidelines.

In the ironworking district where BMB IMMs take shape

April 13, 2026 - During the Promaplast press tour, the Brescia-based manufacturer showcased its production model, technical identity and investment strategy.

Aluminum tariffs could boost PET bottle use

February 14, 2025 - Beverage producers may shift from cans to plastic bottles. Coca-Cola is already considering the move.

Mech-I-Tronic attracts strategic funding

May 30, 2025 - Three new investors bring fresh funding to the Italian mechatronics hub controlled by holding company Groupack.

EVENTS

Amsterdam, 5–6 May 2026

German plastics output keeps falling

All key indicators remained negative in 2025, underlining the depth of the crisis facing the country’s plastics industry.

Amsterdam, 5–6 May 2026

Plast 2026: free registration opens 2 March

Visitor sign-up for the Milan triennial on plastics, rubber and composites begins in ten days.

Amsterdam, 5–6 May 2026

PRS Europe 2026 agenda unveiled

A two-day programme in Amsterdam will address EU regulation, investment conditions and emerging markets, including polyurethane recycling.

Amsterdam, 5–6 May 2026

Plastics fair Fakuma confirms Friedrichshafen

With strong exhibitor interest and regional support, the event will remain at its traditional Lake Constance location for at least five more years.

Amsterdam, 5–6 May 2026

Petcore chooses Rome for annual PET event

The ‘save the date’ has been launched for the annual industry gathering, which for the first time will not be held in Brussels.

Amsterdam, 5–6 May 2026

Talks resume on the Global Plastics Treaty

A new session of the UNEP Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) has been scheduled for August in Geneva.

Amsterdam, 5–6 May 2026

GreenPlast: a closer look

The second edition of the exhibition-conference dedicated to plastics and environmental sustainability, scheduled for late May 2025 in Milan, was officially presented.

Amsterdam, 5–6 May 2026

Innovation and sustainability in PVC pipes

Appointment in Prague on Oct. 17 for the Third Conference Organized by the PVC4Pipes Platform.

Milan, 9–12 June 2026

German plastics output keeps falling

All key indicators remained negative in 2025, underlining the depth of the crisis facing the country’s plastics industry.

Milan, 9–12 June 2026

Plast 2026: free registration opens 2 March

Visitor sign-up for the Milan triennial on plastics, rubber and composites begins in ten days.

Milan, 9–12 June 2026

PRS Europe 2026 agenda unveiled

A two-day programme in Amsterdam will address EU regulation, investment conditions and emerging markets, including polyurethane recycling.

Milan, 9–12 June 2026

Plastics fair Fakuma confirms Friedrichshafen

With strong exhibitor interest and regional support, the event will remain at its traditional Lake Constance location for at least five more years.

Milan, 9–12 June 2026

Petcore chooses Rome for annual PET event

The ‘save the date’ has been launched for the annual industry gathering, which for the first time will not be held in Brussels.

Milan, 9–12 June 2026

Talks resume on the Global Plastics Treaty

A new session of the UNEP Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) has been scheduled for August in Geneva.

Milan, 9–12 June 2026

GreenPlast: a closer look

The second edition of the exhibition-conference dedicated to plastics and environmental sustainability, scheduled for late May 2025 in Milan, was officially presented.

Milan, 9–12 June 2026

Innovation and sustainability in PVC pipes

Appointment in Prague on Oct. 17 for the Third Conference Organized by the PVC4Pipes Platform.

Milan, Italy, June 9–12, 2026

German plastics output keeps falling

All key indicators remained negative in 2025, underlining the depth of the crisis facing the country’s plastics industry.

Milan, 9–12 June 2026

German plastics output keeps falling

All key indicators remained negative in 2025, underlining the depth of the crisis facing the country’s plastics industry.

Milan, Italy, June 9–12, 2026

Plast 2026: free registration opens 2 March

Visitor sign-up for the Milan triennial on plastics, rubber and composites begins in ten days.

Milan, 9–12 June 2026

Plast 2026: free registration opens 2 March

Visitor sign-up for the Milan triennial on plastics, rubber and composites begins in ten days.

Milan, Italy, June 9–12, 2026

PRS Europe 2026 agenda unveiled

A two-day programme in Amsterdam will address EU regulation, investment conditions and emerging markets, including polyurethane recycling.

Milan, 9–12 June 2026

PRS Europe 2026 agenda unveiled

A two-day programme in Amsterdam will address EU regulation, investment conditions and emerging markets, including polyurethane recycling.

Milan, Italy, June 9–12, 2026

Plastics fair Fakuma confirms Friedrichshafen

With strong exhibitor interest and regional support, the event will remain at its traditional Lake Constance location for at least five more years.

Milan, 9–12 June 2026

Plastics fair Fakuma confirms Friedrichshafen

With strong exhibitor interest and regional support, the event will remain at its traditional Lake Constance location for at least five more years.

Milan, Italy, June 9–12, 2026

Petcore chooses Rome for annual PET event

The ‘save the date’ has been launched for the annual industry gathering, which for the first time will not be held in Brussels.

Milan, 9–12 June 2026

Petcore chooses Rome for annual PET event

The ‘save the date’ has been launched for the annual industry gathering, which for the first time will not be held in Brussels.

Milan, Italy, June 9–12, 2026

Talks resume on the Global Plastics Treaty

A new session of the UNEP Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) has been scheduled for August in Geneva.

Milan, 9–12 June 2026

Talks resume on the Global Plastics Treaty

A new session of the UNEP Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) has been scheduled for August in Geneva.

Milan, Italy, June 9–12, 2026

GreenPlast: a closer look

The second edition of the exhibition-conference dedicated to plastics and environmental sustainability, scheduled for late May 2025 in Milan, was officially presented.

Milan, 9–12 June 2026

GreenPlast: a closer look

The second edition of the exhibition-conference dedicated to plastics and environmental sustainability, scheduled for late May 2025 in Milan, was officially presented.

Milan, Italy, June 9–12, 2026

Innovation and sustainability in PVC pipes

Appointment in Prague on Oct. 17 for the Third Conference Organized by the PVC4Pipes Platform.

Milan, 9–12 June 2026

Innovation and sustainability in PVC pipes

Appointment in Prague on Oct. 17 for the Third Conference Organized by the PVC4Pipes Platform.

Friedrichshafen Oct. 12–16, 2026

German plastics output keeps falling

All key indicators remained negative in 2025, underlining the depth of the crisis facing the country’s plastics industry.

Friedrichshafen Oct. 12–16, 2026

Plast 2026: free registration opens 2 March

Visitor sign-up for the Milan triennial on plastics, rubber and composites begins in ten days.

Friedrichshafen Oct. 12–16, 2026

PRS Europe 2026 agenda unveiled

A two-day programme in Amsterdam will address EU regulation, investment conditions and emerging markets, including polyurethane recycling.

Friedrichshafen Oct. 12–16, 2026

Plastics fair Fakuma confirms Friedrichshafen

With strong exhibitor interest and regional support, the event will remain at its traditional Lake Constance location for at least five more years.

Friedrichshafen Oct. 12–16, 2026

Petcore chooses Rome for annual PET event

The ‘save the date’ has been launched for the annual industry gathering, which for the first time will not be held in Brussels.

Friedrichshafen Oct. 12–16, 2026

Talks resume on the Global Plastics Treaty

A new session of the UNEP Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) has been scheduled for August in Geneva.

Friedrichshafen Oct. 12–16, 2026

GreenPlast: a closer look

The second edition of the exhibition-conference dedicated to plastics and environmental sustainability, scheduled for late May 2025 in Milan, was officially presented.

Friedrichshafen Oct. 12–16, 2026

Innovation and sustainability in PVC pipes

Appointment in Prague on Oct. 17 for the Third Conference Organized by the PVC4Pipes Platform.