July 20, 2026 - The chemical industry questions the conditions attached to free allocation, despite a slower reduction trajectory and new funding for decarbonisation.
July 6, 2026 - The appeal to Brussels comes from ten European industrial associations representing the packaging, plastics and user sectors.
May 19, 2026 - Growth has almost ground to a halt. Plastics Europe warns that, without timely action, Europe risks losing its industrial leadership and missing its climate targets.
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 - All key indicators remained negative in 2025, underlining the depth of the crisis facing the country’s plastics industry.
March 6, 2026 - The sector is mentioned among energy-intensive industries only as a possible candidate for a later extension of the Act’s Made in EU measures. Cefic and Plastics Europe respond.
February 23, 2026 - A call to move quickly has now come from the European chemical industry federation Cefic and its value-chain partners Fertilizers Europe and Plastics Europe.
February 17, 2026 - Versalis’ Head of Recycling has been unanimously elected by Italy’s plastics producers.
February 12, 2026 - The Antwerp Declaration Community has called for a European “industrial deal”, as the Commission signals openness to procurement preference and PlasticsEurope outlines the sector’s priorities.
January 5, 2026 - The CEO of Ineos Olefins & Polymers Europe has been elected to lead the European association of plastics manufacturers.
August 7, 2026 - Barges are operating with sharply reduced loads as drought affects one of northern Europe’s main logistics corridors.
August 7, 2026 - The TRA has opened investigations into PET and S-PVC imports following applications from two UK producers.
August 7, 2026 - With a new ownership structure following administration proceedings, the UK recycler is preparing to relaunch its activities under the leadership of its founder.
August 5, 2026 - The Council of Ministers has approved a decree-law introducing mandatory compostability requirements for certain types of single-use packaging. Assobioplastiche has welcomed the decision.
August 5, 2026 - A new 50,000-tonne-per-year facility has increased the Chongqing site’s total capacity to 210,000 tonnes per year. The first batches have already been shipped to Europe.
August 4, 2026 - The new engineering thermoplastics company was created following Mutares’ acquisition of the Engineering Thermoplastics business.
February 11, 2025 - Production closures announced in Japan, Spain and Thailand as the company shifts focus from basic chemicals to specialties.
July 30, 2025 - Search for a buyer falls through; Chapter 11 exit slated for 2026 under the ownership of its principal lenders.
October 20, 2025 - Agreement with Manali Petrochemicals to acquire the UK-based manufacturer of elastomeric polyurethane systems.
March 28, 2025 - Capital Markets Day 2025 unveils restructuring plan for chemical operations in the U.S. and Europe.
February 2, 2026 - Financial restructuring completed under Redwood Capital’s control, with approximately €1.3 billion of debt eliminated and €349 million in fresh capital to support operations and future growth.
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.
