June 5, 2026 - Schwarz Group reports progress on packaging reduction and recycled material use, and launches a broader circular-economy plan for 2030.
The group is expanding its North Carolina site to support growth in liquid colours and additives for thermoplastics and polyurethanes.
June 5, 2026 - The Italian entrepreneur begins his fourth term at the helm of Italy’s national consortium for plastic packaging collection, recycling and recovery.
June 4, 2026 - The aim is to adopt a more coherent approach to plastics policy within the broader chemicals agenda.
June 3, 2026 - Martina Conton brings experience in EU affairs, sustainability and industrial policy to the European plastic pipes association.
June 2, 2026 - The transaction, announced in March, involves the sale of BP’s refinery complex integrated with petrochemicals.
May 22, 2026 - The plastics recycling exhibition and conference brought together industry players, policymakers and technology suppliers at RAI Amsterdam.
June 3, 2026 - The method achieves 98% recovery efficiency and could support quality certification in organic waste treatment plants.
June 3, 2026 - The acquisition adds downstream analysis of virgin and recycled polymers, compounds, masterbatch and additives.
June 2, 2026 - European Bioplastics has appointed a new Board for the 2026-2029 mandate, with Franz Kraus and Frédéric Van Gansberghe elected to share the presidency.
May 22, 2026 - Cross-border movements are now handled through the DIWASS platform, while exports to non-OECD countries will be banned from November.
May 22, 2026 - The Performance & Care segment is undergoing a strategic review. The Oil & Gas business had already been sold in January.
June 5, 2026 - BASF has filed a complaint with the European Commission against imports of certain aliphatic-aromatic copolyesters, alleging they are being sold in the EU at dumped prices.
April 16, 2026 - First part of EN 18120 published. Ceflex highlights complementarity with the D4ACE programme for flexible packaging.
July 30, 2025 - Search for a buyer falls through; Chapter 11 exit slated for 2026 under the ownership of its principal lenders.
December 12, 2025 - Progress in the legislative process for new rules on vehicle circularity and end-of-life management. PlasticsEurope voices concern over revised recycling targets.
February 11, 2025 - Production closures announced in Japan, Spain and Thailand as the company shifts focus from basic chemicals to specialties.
May 22, 2026 - EU antitrust proceedings focus on possible collusion in the recycling of end-of-life sports pitches in the Netherlands and Germany.
May 20, 2026 - The new Core Transformation Office will coordinate cross-unit projects in Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions and Nutrition & Care.
May 19, 2026 - Growth has almost ground to a halt. Plastics Europe warns that, without timely action, Europe risks losing its industrial leadership and missing its climate targets.
May 19, 2026 - The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has completed its environmental assessment with a favourable outcome for an advanced reactor project at the Seadrift site in Texas.
