Italy

July 15, 2026 - Higher prices and volumes drove second-quarter growth, prompting the chemicals group to raise its 2026 EBITDA forecast.

  • Evonik expands cost-cutting drive
    The German chemical group announces further global job cuts and the closure of its polyester operations. Potential offshoring options are under review.
  • Ineos to close PS plant in Illinois
    The Channahon shutdown will leave North America with just two polystyrene production plants.
  • Interzero invests in food-grade recycled PP
    A pilot plant in Dessau will produce mechanically recycled polypropylene for food and cosmetics packaging.
  • Kem One reshapes ownership
    Monarch Alternative Capital and Arini are set to become the group’s anchor shareholders under a refinancing plan backed by funds managed by Apollo.
  • Westlake completes Wilhelmshaven acquisition
    The former Vynova plant in Lower Saxony will complement the group’s existing chlorovinyls operations in Europe and North America.

Plastchim-T plans major expansion in Italy

July 10, 2026 - BOPP film production and metallisation capacity will be expanded at the Manucor site in Campania. Investment is also planned in renewable energy.

Norwegian pyrolysis project unveiled

July 9, 2026 - Ineos and Recuro plan a chemical recycling plant at Bamble to supply recycled feedstock for virgin-quality polyethylene.

Arterex adds mold-making to its portfolio

July 9, 2026 - With the acquisition of Eurostamp, based in northern Italy, the group strengthens its contract manufacturing platform for medical devices.

Recycled plastics consumption falls in Italy

July 9, 2026 - In 2025, processed volumes declined for the first time in several years, according to data from IPPR’s annual observatory, compiled by Plastic Consult.

Closed-loop PET recycling plant starts up in Belgium

July 7, 2026 - Morssinkhof Rymoplast, Idelux and Fost Plus support a new facility with 40,000 tonnes of annual capacity.

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Italy-based SAIP expands with U.S. acquisition

November 22, 2024 - The polyurethane equipment manufacturer acquires a majority stake in Linden Polyurethane.

UBE restructures nylon supply chain

February 11, 2025 - Production closures announced in Japan, Spain and Thailand as the company shifts focus from basic chemicals to specialties.

Elkem enters exclusive talks to sell Silicones division

September 24, 2025 - Negotiations launched with a potential buyer; closing of the transaction expected in mid-2026 if successful.

Novonor to sell Braskem stake

December 17, 2025 - A private equity vehicle backed by Vórtx Capital and IG4 Capital will take over Novonor’s stake and share control of the petrochemical group with Petrobras.

Trouble for two Vynova sites

January 21, 2026 - The European PVC producer has filed for insolvency for its plants in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, and Runcorn, United Kingdom.

EVENTS

Friedrichshafen Oct. 12–16, 2026

Plastics fair Fakuma confirms Friedrichshafen

With strong exhibitor interest and regional support, the event will remain at its traditional Lake Constance location for at least five more years.

New life for Dyneon

July 7, 2026 - The Bavarian fluoropolymer specialist is leaving 3M and preparing to return to global markets under Capmont ownership.

EPF and Shibaura deepen ties

July 7, 2026 - A new company could take over sales and service activities for Shibaura injection molding machines across Southern Europe.

ContiTech sold to Lone Star

July 6, 2026 - The €4 billion deal covers Continental’s industrial activities. Following the divestment, the German group will become a pure-play tire manufacturer.

Industry urges Brussels not to reopen the SUPD

July 6, 2026 - The appeal to Brussels comes from ten European industrial associations representing the packaging, plastics and user sectors.