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November 29, 2024 - The European Parliament approves the 'corrigendum' to the text of the new EU regulation. Only the EU Council's ratification and publication in the Official Journal remain pending.

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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.

  • Versalis seeks room for maneuver beyond commodities
    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.
  • Sabic unveils MegaMolding
    New program targets the development of large thermoplastic components. The first project: a battery pack cover for electric vehicles.
  • Trinseo sells polycarbonate assets to Deepak
    Licensing agreement and sale of production assets in Stade, Germany, to support Deepak’s expansion in India.
  • Syensqo restructures, cuts jobs
    Belgian chemical group announces reorganization plan impacting France, the U.S., Belgium, and Italy.
  • Sphere changes ownership and expands
    The French group acquires two companies in Italy as the transfer to the private equity firm Hivest Capital is completed.

GreenPlast: a closer look

November 27, 2024 - The second edition of the exhibition-conference dedicated to plastics and environmental sustainability, scheduled for late May 2025 in Milan, was officially presented.

Global Plastic Treaty: final act?

November 25, 2024 - The fifth and final session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee, convened by UNEP, begins today in Busan.

Eight sentenced in Bio-On bankruptcy

November 25, 2024 - The first-instance trial for the collapse of the Italy-based bioplastics producer, once valued at €1.5 billion on the stock market, has concluded.

German plastics industry faces challenges

November 22, 2024 - New study reveals significant declines in plastic production and processing, highlighting challenges from rising costs and increasing competition.

ExxonMobil bets on chemical recycling

November 22, 2024 - Over $200 million allocated for new plants in Texas to move closer to the 450,000-ton annual target.

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Eight sentenced in Bio-On bankruptcy

November 25, 2024 - The first-instance trial for the collapse of the Italy-based bioplastics producer, once valued at €1.5 billion on the stock market, has concluded.

German plastics industry faces challenges

November 22, 2024 - New study reveals significant declines in plastic production and processing, highlighting challenges from rising costs and increasing competition.

Registrations open for PRS Europe 2025

November 22, 2024 - Free registration available until March 1, 2025, for the leading European plastics recycling event taking place in Amsterdam in early April.

Major merger in packaging industry

November 19, 2024 - Amcor and Berry Global have agreed to merge, creating a new industrial giant with revenues of approximately $24 billion.

PPWR: text adopted, final steps ahead

November 29, 2024 - The European Parliament approves the 'corrigendum' to the text of the new EU regulation. Only the EU Council's ratification and publication in the Official Journal remain pending.

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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.

Registrations open for PRS Europe 2025

November 22, 2024 - Free registration available until March 1, 2025, for the leading European plastics recycling event taking place in Amsterdam in early April.

Major merger in packaging industry

November 19, 2024 - Amcor and Berry Global have agreed to merge, creating a new industrial giant with revenues of approximately $24 billion.

New CEO named for Constantia Flexibles

November 19, 2024 - David Spratt to take office in January 2025, joining from Ardagh Metal Packaging Europe.