February 14, 2025 - Agreement signed with Dutch company for the joint development of bioplastic packaging. Future licensed plant capacity also secured.
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February 3, 2025 - Stefano Fabris succeeds Marco Chiappani at the helm of the Italian PVC compounder controlled by Versalis.
January 24, 2025 - Valerio Soli has been appointed to lead the Italian group specializing in the construction of packaging and thermoforming machinery.
January 24, 2025 - The Italian compounder has been recognized for the second time as one of the best workplaces across all its facilities in Italy.
January 8, 2025 - Andrea Grandi appointed General Manager of the Italian group, succeeding Mauro Fenzi.
December 12, 2024 - The acquisition of the Italian producer of glass and plastic containers for the pharmaceutical industry has been completed.
February 11, 2025 - The Italian company will invest more than $25 million to expand packaging production in North America.
February 11, 2025 - Production closures announced in Japan, Spain and Thailand as the company shifts focus from basic chemicals to specialties.
February 7, 2025 - BEWI’s Raw division to merge with Unipol Holland, creating a new expanded polystyrene powerhouse under the control of The Rock Capital Group.
February 6, 2025 - Factory structure finalized, office construction progressing; expected to be ready by spring. First machines likely in Autumn.
February 6, 2025 - Demonstration plant in Italy completed with Hoop technology. Inauguration scheduled in the coming months.
February 3, 2025 - The French government’s scheme includes contributions covering up to 40% of investment costs to support the development of new facilities.
February 11, 2025 - The British group puts up for sale the integrated petrochemical and refining complex in Gelsenkirchen.
February 11, 2025 - Production closures announced in Japan, Spain and Thailand as the company shifts focus from basic chemicals to specialties.
February 11, 2025 - Italy’s premier plastics and rubber exhibition returns to its traditional pre-summer schedule, with exhibitor registration opening in March 2025.
February 6, 2025 - Demonstration plant in Italy completed with Hoop technology. Inauguration scheduled in the coming months.
February 6, 2025 - Marine litter in Europe has dropped by nearly 30% in five years, with a 40% decline in single-use plastics—even without the SUP Directive.
February 6, 2025 - U.S. private equity firm set to acquire 51% of the injection molding and extrusion business of the American group.
February 4, 2025 - Cuki Cofresco sells a controlling stake in the Italian thermoformed plastic food packaging producer.
February 3, 2025 - The Plastics Association fears potential impacts on the American industry, which currently boasts a solid trade surplus.