April 9, 2025 - Developed through a three-way collaboration between Nordmeccanica, Ecopol and Henkel, this innovative solution aims for full recyclability in the paper waste stream.
April 7, 2025 - Sonoco’s film extrusion and thermoforming operations are now part of Japanese industrial group Toppan.
April 1, 2025 - The facility in northeast Italy, listed for divestment by the Swiss group, will supply rPET for bottles and trays.
April 1, 2025 - Schoeller Allibert unveils new container made from recycled plastic, 50% of which is polyAl—a mix of aluminum and polyethylene.
March 28, 2025 - Developed by FLO and NatureWorks, the Keygea capsule is lightweight yet robust and fully compatible with high-speed filling and sealing lines.
March 25, 2025 - The Japanese group expands its footprint in BOPP film production through a deal with Cheyne Strategic Value Credit, strengthening its position in sustainable packaging.
March 18, 2025 - The Italian producer of BOPP films and adhesive tapes expands its presence with a second plant in North America.
March 12, 2025 - Another step forward for the merger of the two plastic packaging giants, following shareholder approvals.
March 6, 2025 - Irplast collaborates on a post-diploma course aimed at training highly specialized personnel, with the prospect of integrating them into its workforce.
March 3, 2025 - Gold Plast and Lehmann collaborate to develop shatterproof glasses using 50% chemically recycled material.
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 15, 2026 - The plastics industry trade show returns to Orlando from May 3 to 7, 2027, with more than 2,200 exhibitors expected.
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.
September 18, 2026 - The transition will begin on October 6 and will cover products, documentation, packaging and digital channels.
September 1, 2026 - Polyblend will upgrade a compounding line in Germany, with production due to start by the end of 2027.
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.
