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 1, 2026 - The former Clariant public affairs executive takes the helm of the European plastics converters association and Polymer Comply Europe.
July 6, 2026 - The appeal to Brussels comes from ten European industrial associations representing the packaging, plastics and user sectors.
June 3, 2026 - Jean-Marc Galvez takes the helm at EuPC, with a focus on innovation, competitiveness and circularity.
May 8, 2026 - Polymers for Europe Alliance has suspended voting for the 2026 edition due to unprecedented instability in polymer availability, costs and prices.
May 4, 2026 - Polymers for Europe Alliance has halted the process because of exceptional market turmoil linked to the Middle East crisis.
April 9, 2026 - Through their three trade associations, the plastics value chain has welcomed the intention to revive the Circular Plastics Alliance, while calling for targeted, concrete and urgent action.
March 23, 2026 - The energy crisis and the sharp rise in raw material costs risk having serious repercussions for Europe’s plastics converting industry.
September 15, 2025 - EuPC, PlasticsEurope and Petcore Europe urge the European Commission not to raise the levy on non-recycled plastic packaging and to channel revenues into a dedicated fund for plastics circularity.
July 15, 2025 - Based on two studies, EuPC calls for the exclusion of stretch film and plastic strapping from the reuse obligations set out in the PPWR.
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 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 - 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 - 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.
