March 21, 2026 - Contrary to expectations, Europe rather than the United States had the greatest impact on Italian machinery makers’ exports. Imports surged.
December 23, 2025 - Amaplast estimates a decline this year in the production of machinery and equipment for plastics and rubber, not offset by the solid performance of the domestic market.
July 30, 2025 - Italian plastics and rubber machinery builders warn the new duties threaten a market that generates about 10% of their global turnover.
June 25, 2025 - Final 2024 results presented at Amaplast General Assembly show a 1.4% revenue increase, overturning March’s forecasted decline.
April 9, 2025 - We interviewed Mario Maggiani, managing director of Amaplast, the Italian association representing manufacturers of plastics and rubber processing machinery, equipment and molds.
December 20, 2024 - Production declines in Italy after last year’s record results; only a modest recovery is anticipated for 2025.
September 23, 2024 - Imports and order intake fall for Italian manufacturers, who foresee a contraction in revenue this year.
September 19, 2024 - Imports and order collection are decreasing for Italian makers, who foresee a revenue contraction by the end of the year.
June 30, 2024 - Revenue reached 4.8 billion euros, but 2024 does not look as promising. The Industry 5.0 plan could help sales in Italy.
September 8, 2026 - The industry is renewing calls for the European Commission to take action on competitiveness, recycling, energy, controls and investment in the sector.
September 8, 2026 - The French group has acquired domestic company Polyex, a specialist in polyethylene film extrusion and industrial packaging.
September 8, 2026 - For the German group, this is its second acquisition in the sheet segment in just a few months.
September 4, 2026 - Belgian manufacturer has acquired Mirandola-based Sidam, a manufacturer of disposable medical devices for fluid management.
September 4, 2026 - A new line at Panoli for PPS-, PEEK-, PPA- and PARA-based engineering polymers will mainly target the automotive sector.
September 4, 2026 - ReBioCycle has demonstrated at pilot scale that PLA can be sorted from mixed plastic waste and chemically recycled back into virgin-quality material.
September 4, 2026 - ReBioCycle has demonstrated at pilot scale that PLA can be sorted from mixed plastic waste and chemically recycled back into virgin-quality material.
September 8, 2026 - The industry is renewing calls for the European Commission to take action on competitiveness, recycling, energy, controls and investment in the sector.
September 4, 2026 - A new line at Panoli for PPS-, PEEK-, PPA- and PARA-based engineering polymers will mainly target the automotive sector.
September 4, 2026 - Belgian manufacturer has acquired Mirandola-based Sidam, a manufacturer of disposable medical devices for fluid management.
July 30, 2025 - Search for a buyer falls through; Chapter 11 exit slated for 2026 under the ownership of its principal lenders.
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.
The ‘save the date’ has been launched for the annual industry gathering, which for the first time will not be held in Brussels.
