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January 10, 2025 - Schedule announced for conversion of Italian site. Polyethylene production to continue as gigafactory project replaces basic chemicals operations.

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Polimerica looks ahead

More than 20 years after launching our online magazine in Italian, the time has come to welcome readers from other countries with this English edition.

  • Major deal in packaging
    Novolex and Pactiv Evergreen agree to merge in a $6.7 billion deal, marking significant consolidation in the packaging industry.
  • Slow growth for bioplastics
    Global production capacity increases, but utilization rates have stalled this year, according to updated data from European Bioplastics.
  • Omya takes over Distrupol from GPD
    As part of the acquisition, Omya has established a new business unit, Omya Performance Polymer Distribution.
  • Polichem joins forces with Greenchemicals in Italy
    Greenchemicals acquires production site and application laboratory for additive formulations in engineering plastics.
  • 5,500 Tons for automotive
    [VIDEO] We visited Engel's technology center in St. Valentin to witness the duo combi press with a 5,500-ton clamping force in action, molding large battery components for automotive applications.

Stellantis transfers majority control of Comau

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.

Italian machinery makers end the year in the red

December 20, 2024 - Production declines in Italy after last year’s record results; only a modest recovery is anticipated for 2025.

Third major packaging deal in 30 days

December 20, 2024 - Sonoco to Sell Thermoformed & Flexible Packaging business unit to Japan’s Toppan Group.

ADNOC acquires 91.3% of Covestro

December 20, 2024 - The Emirates group successfully completed the public tender offer for Covestro shares, backed by the German company’s management.

European plastics industry appeals to Brussels

December 18, 2024 - Urgent regulatory and economic measures are needed to prevent Europe’s deindustrialization, 18 organizations urge in a call to the European Commission.

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Versalis to shut down cracking in Brindisi by April

January 10, 2025 - Schedule announced for conversion of Italian site. Polyethylene production to continue as gigafactory project replaces basic chemicals operations.

Versalis outlines its new plan to the government and unions

December 16, 2024 - The chemical company of the ENI group has met with the Italian Ministry of Industry to discuss the conversion of its operations in Sicily.

European plastics industry appeals to Brussels

December 18, 2024 - Urgent regulatory and economic measures are needed to prevent Europe’s deindustrialization, 18 organizations urge in a call to the European Commission.

Bormioli Pharma joins Gerresheimer Group

December 12, 2024 - The acquisition of the Italian producer of glass and plastic containers for the pharmaceutical industry has been completed.

Stellantis transfers majority control of Comau

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.

EVENTS

Milan, 27-30 May 2025

GreenPlast: a closer look

The second edition of the exhibition-conference dedicated to plastics and environmental sustainability, scheduled for late May 2025 in Milan, was officially presented.

Eurocolor joins Impact Formulators Group

December 18, 2024 - Third addition to Koinos Capital's masterbatch group in Italy after Ultrabatch and Masterbatch.

Italy lands second PMMA chemical recycling hub

December 18, 2024 - After Trinseo, Germany's Röhm, in partnership with NextChem, has chosen Italy to host a new depolymerization plant.

Inn-Flex finalizes acquisition in Serbia

December 18, 2024 - The Serbian company Papir Print, specializing in flexible packaging for the food and beverage sector, is now under the control of the Italy-based group.

EU Council adopts PPWR

December 16, 2024 - The Council's approval of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation was the final step before its publication in the EU’s Official Journal.