May 7, 2026 - A non-binding memorandum of understanding has been signed for a potential joint venture between PTT Global Chemical and SCG Chemicals.
May 4, 2026 - The new company is expected to integrate LyondellBasell’s and Sabic’s European petrochemicals and polyolefins operations.
April 30, 2026 - Wanrong New Materials, controlled by Wanhua Chemical, will partner in the Fujian cracker and polyethylene complex.
April 28, 2026 - During a meeting at Italy’s Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy, ENI announced that it had selected an international adviser for the “mothballed activities”.
April 22, 2026 - New agreements with Omya Performance Polymer Distribution and Snetor strengthen regional supply and support converters across key markets.
April 7, 2026 - Missile debris damaged facilities at the UAE petrochemical site, forcing a suspension of operations.
April 1, 2026 - Headquartered in Vienna, Borouge International will have capacity of 13.6 million tonnes/year once expansion projects are completed.
April 1, 2026 - Based in Rovigo and previously part of the Repeats group, the company produces 9,000 tonnes/year of recycled polyethylene.
March 27, 2026 - Roger Kearns has been named CEO, Stefan Doboczky chief commercial officer and Hasan Karam chief operating officer. Daniel Turnheim will serve as interim CFO pending the appointment of a permanent finance chief.
March 3, 2026 - Development made possible by a wider processing window thanks to the addition of cyclic olefins to polyethylene.
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.
