August 7, 2026 - The TRA has opened investigations into PET and S-PVC imports following applications from two UK producers.
June 24, 2026 - The anti-dumping measures introduced in February on imports from China, the United States and Saudi Arabia have been made definitive.
June 5, 2026 - BASF has filed a complaint with the European Commission against imports of certain aliphatic-aromatic copolyesters, alleging they are being sold in the EU at dumped prices.
May 8, 2026 - The European Commission has made the anti-dumping measures imposed last November definitive, with duties ranging from 29.1% to 42.3%.
February 17, 2026 - Tariffs of up to 21.7% imposed on imports from Taiwan and South Korea following in-depth investigation.
November 21, 2025 - The Commission has upheld the dumping complaint filed earlier this year by Lanxess and Radici Chimica, introducing provisional measures.
July 29, 2025 - Imports from China, Taiwan and Thailand hit with anti-dumping tariffs of up to 33%.
May 22, 2025 - Imports from China and Vietnam scrutinized by the European Commission following complaints from European manufacturers.
January 14, 2025 - Evidence shows underpriced imports harming European industry. Tariffs range from 58% to 100%.
October 18, 2024 - The association Glass Fibre Europe welcomes the introduction of provisional duties pending the conclusion of EU investigations.
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.
