August 4, 2026 - The new engineering thermoplastics company was created following Mutares’ acquisition of the Engineering Thermoplastics business.
July 23, 2026 - The new Fuzhou facility will focus on large-volume, cost-competitive engineering plastics compounds.
June 12, 2026 - The Chinese group aims to enter the Italian market through strategic partnerships. An exclusive interview with Steven Li, general manager of Kingfa Sci. & Tech. Europe.
May 22, 2026 - The Performance & Care segment is undergoing a strategic review. The Oil & Gas business had already been sold in January.
May 12, 2026 - The fund has completed the acquisition of the Belgian group’s engineering plastics business, creating a new European platform in polyamide compounds.
May 4, 2026 - The acquisition of the Italian group’s businesses has been completed, while a binding agreement has been signed for the Belgian group’s Engineered Materials.
March 10, 2026 - The US investment firm will not buy Lanxess’s minority stake in the joint venture in 2026, reopening the contractual windows for 2027 and 2028.
February 18, 2026 - Capacity for cyclo-olefin polymers used in electronics and medical applications will increase by 30%.
February 10, 2026 - Jonas Borgsten will take up the role of Global Business Director next March, succeeding Martin Rathke.
February 3, 2026 - Harmonised branding and material names simplify selection; specifications and certifications remain unchanged to ensure continuity.
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.
