July 20, 2026 - The deal with Eco+Eco will secure recycled materials for the Porto Marghera site and support the development of new high-value mechanical recycling solutions.
June 15, 2026 - The flames affected a warehouse containing styrenic products. No injuries or damage to production units were reported.
December 17, 2025 - The plan affects CVM, PVC, chlor-alkali and styrene production at two U.S. petrochemical sites: Aberdeen and Lake Charles.
September 26, 2025 - The first batch of styrene monomer obtained through depolymerisation of packaging waste delivered to Ineos Styrolution.
April 2, 2025 - We visited and filmed the new Versalis mechanical recycling plant for styrenic waste, built on the grounds of the former petrochemical site in Venice.
March 25, 2025 - A new plant for post-consumer expanded polystyrene recovery, including closed-loop applications in the construction sector, is unveiled to the press.
November 15, 2024 - We interviewed CEO Adriano Alfani to discuss the company’s new restructuring and transformation plan, which includes the launch of mechanical and chemical recycling initiatives.
October 24, 2024 - The production of graphite-containing, expandable polystyrene Neopor will be boosted at the Ludwigshafen site.
October 7, 2024 - The Italian chemical company has stepped into the furniture and home decor industry with its new brand, ReUp. The first implementation has taken place at its Ravenna site.
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.
