April 8, 2026 - Set to become operational next autumn, the new facility in central Italy will increase the production capacity of the Food & Powders division.
January 26, 2026 - Added competencies in dosing, conveying and plant components for polymers, food and industrial applications.
November 26, 2025 - He takes on a broader leadership role while retaining his CEO position for Piovan’s North America operations.
January 15, 2025 - The Italy-based group has invested 10 million euros in China to establish its new headquarters for the Asia-Pacific region.
December 4, 2024 - Nu-Vu Conair joint venture facility upgrade completed; more auxiliary equipment for plastic processing produced at the site.
August 30, 2024 - Pentafin and 7-Industries Holding are selling their shares to Automation Systems. A takeover bid for the remaining shares and delisting is expected. Pentafin will retain a 25% stake.
July 15, 2026 - Higher prices and volumes drove second-quarter growth, prompting the chemicals group to raise its 2026 EBITDA forecast.
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 14, 2026 - The British group is shutting down its European chemical recycling operations amid weak demand and regulatory uncertainty.
July 14, 2026 - The acquisition will combine complementary manufacturing, distribution and application capabilities in mobile and industrial hydraulics.
July 10, 2026 - DePoly has inaugurated a demonstration plant for the depolymerisation of polyester waste at CIMO in Monthey, ahead of a planned move to industrial scale.
February 11, 2025 - Production closures announced in Japan, Spain and Thailand as the company shifts focus from basic chemicals to specialties.
November 22, 2024 - The polyurethane equipment manufacturer acquires a majority stake in Linden Polyurethane.
December 17, 2025 - A private equity vehicle backed by Vórtx Capital and IG4 Capital will take over Novonor’s stake and share control of the petrochemical group with Petrobras.
September 24, 2025 - Negotiations launched with a potential buyer; closing of the transaction expected in mid-2026 if successful.
January 21, 2026 - The European PVC producer has filed for insolvency for its plants in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, and Runcorn, United Kingdom.
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.
A new session of the UNEP Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) has been scheduled for August in Geneva.
