September 18, 2026 - The new Izmir and Adana sites will produce PET preforms, closures and HDPE and PP packaging.
August 30, 2026 - The transaction reviewed by Brussels concerns HDPE production in China.
July 24, 2026 - Higher prices supported the financial results, particularly for polyethylene, while volumes edged down slightly.
July 15, 2026 - Hera Group has signed an agreement to acquire a plant from Kronos Polymer for sorting, grinding and washing polyethylene waste.
July 15, 2026 - As set out in the protocol signed last year at the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy, the Versalis unit will be placed in preserved state.
July 9, 2026 - Ineos and Recuro plan a chemical recycling plant at Bamble to supply recycled feedstock for virgin-quality polyethylene.
June 24, 2026 - The acquisition of Anviplas Spain brings the German group’s European polyolefin recycling network to six plants.
June 15, 2026 - Consultations with unions have begun ahead of the planned permanent closure of the Brindisi unit by year-end.
June 12, 2026 - The Chinese group aims to enter the Italian market through strategic partnerships. An exclusive interview with Steven Li, general manager of Kingfa Sci. & Tech. Europe.
May 15, 2026 - The new Ruwais plant will double capacity for cross-linkable polyethylene, a key material for high-voltage cables.
September 18, 2026 - The transition will begin on October 6 and will cover products, documentation, packaging and digital channels.
September 18, 2026 - The injection moulding machine manufacturer is expanding its European production network to increase flexibility and improve supply reliability.
September 18, 2026 - The new Izmir and Adana sites will produce PET preforms, closures and HDPE and PP packaging.
September 17, 2026 - Production remains below last year’s levels as overcapacity, low utilisation rates and high energy costs continue to weigh on the sector.
September 17, 2026 - Milan court has ordered one year of judicial administration for Corepla, Italy’s national consortium for the collection, recycling and recovery of plastic packaging.
September 15, 2026 - The acquisition of a majority stake in Repack strengthens the group’s industrial packaging recovery, reconditioning and recycling network.
September 11, 2026 - Roland Janssen takes over as Chief Commercial Officer as Borouge International advances its integration and growth priorities.
September 14, 2026 - EMV Capital takes over the Rotterdam chemical recycling plant and plans to restart it using DeepTech Recycling’s fluidised-bed reactor technology.
October 20, 2025 - Agreement with Manali Petrochemicals to acquire the UK-based manufacturer of elastomeric polyurethane systems.
June 6, 2025 - The American chemical company will sell its 50% stake in DowAksa to Turkish partner Aksa for $125 million.
May 16, 2025 - Amcor and Fedrigoni have developed a new mono-material, polyolefin-based solution.
The plastics industry trade show returns to Orlando from May 3 to 7, 2027, with more than 2,200 exhibitors expected.
The World Packaging Organisation has established an annual event to highlight packaging’s contribution to safety, sustainability and economic development.
The Düsseldorf packaging trade fair will return in 2029 with a six-day format running from Sunday to Friday.
The plastics recycling exhibition and conference brought together industry players, policymakers and technology suppliers at RAI Amsterdam.
All key indicators remained negative in 2025, underlining the depth of the crisis facing the country’s plastics industry.
Visitor sign-up for the Milan triennial on plastics, rubber and composites begins in ten days.
A two-day programme in Amsterdam will address EU regulation, investment conditions and emerging markets, including polyurethane recycling.
With strong exhibitor interest and regional support, the event will remain at its traditional Lake Constance location for at least five more years.
