April 28, 2026 - Apex Machine in the US and RK Ferramentaria in Brazil join the group, adding automation and mould-making expertise.
April 3, 2026 - The Japanese group has also reshuffled its finance leadership and the head of Robotics DACH.
February 4, 2026 - The integrated hub bringing together production, R&D, logistics and executive offices is expected to be completed next year.
September 24, 2025 - With the new subsidiary, the Italian equipment manufacturer aims to respond to local market demands with greater speed and efficiency.
August 9, 2025 - New division focuses on precision automation for the medical sector, while German branch strengthens presence across Central Europe’s plastics industry.
January 28, 2025 - The U.S. industrial group specializes in plastic processing technologies, automation, and aerospace
January 3, 2025 - The majority stake in the Italy-based industrial automation manufacturer passes to private equity firm One Equity Partners. Stellantis retains a minority stake.
December 4, 2024 - Nu-Vu Conair joint venture facility upgrade completed; more auxiliary equipment for plastic processing produced at the site.
October 11, 2024 - The majority stake will pass to One Equity Partners, while Stellantis will retain 49.9%. Council of Ministers guidelines highlight the conditions to be met.
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.
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.
