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Low-carbon composites take to the water

July 11, 2025 - LyondellBasell’s Styrene +LC—sourced from renewable or chemically recycled feedstocks—enters Polynt’s resin formulations for boats and yachts.

Arkema to boost transparent PA11 output

July 11, 2025 - The expansion at the company’s Singapore complex will add a new unit to lift bio-based Rilsan Clear capacity threefold.

Inovyn Awards ceremony called off

July 11, 2025 - The winners’ gala, set for K 2025 on Oct. 9, has been canceled “in light of the current economic climate"

EU Chemicals: Brussels rushes to the rescue

July 10, 2025 - European Commission launches the Chemical Industry Action Plan. Cefic approves, but urges haste.

Chemical recycling counts toward SUP targets

July 10, 2025 - Draft rules for calculating recycled content in PET bottles open for consultation. Chemical recycling allowed under a 'fuel-use exemp' allocation.

EU clears acquisition of Nova by ADNOC and OMV

July 10, 2025 - The European Commission found no threat to competition in the ethylene and polyolefins markets.

Vynova to cease PVC production in the Netherlands

July 8, 2025 - Yet another petrochemical plant closure in Europe. Overcapacity, international competition and weak demand are behind the decision.

ELV Regulation moves through the European Parliament

July 8, 2025 - Green light with amendments from ENVI and IMCO committees, but the plastics industry pushes for higher recycled-content targets.

Exolon secures AkyVer polycarbonate sheet

July 8, 2025 - Agreement signed with France’s Corplex; after completion, production will shift to Exolon’s Nera Montoro plant in Italy.

Leadership change at Finproject

July 7, 2025 - Maurizio Vecchiola moves up to executive chairman; Francesco de Francesco named CEO of Versalis-owned Italian company.

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Low-carbon composites take to the water

July 11, 2025 - LyondellBasell’s Styrene +LC—sourced from renewable or chemically recycled feedstocks—enters Polynt’s resin formulations for boats and yachts.

Arkema to boost transparent PA11 output

July 11, 2025 - The expansion at the company’s Singapore complex will add a new unit to lift bio-based Rilsan Clear capacity threefold.

EU Chemicals: Brussels rushes to the rescue

July 10, 2025 - European Commission launches the Chemical Industry Action Plan. Cefic approves, but urges haste.

Chemical recycling counts toward SUP targets

July 10, 2025 - Draft rules for calculating recycled content in PET bottles open for consultation. Chemical recycling allowed under a 'fuel-use exemp' allocation.

EU clears acquisition of Nova by ADNOC and OMV

July 10, 2025 - The European Commission found no threat to competition in the ethylene and polyolefins markets.

Vynova to cease PVC production in the Netherlands

July 8, 2025 - Yet another petrochemical plant closure in Europe. Overcapacity, international competition and weak demand are behind the decision.

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Novapet expands downstream into PET

September 28, 2024 - Portuguese Envases Soplados acquired, with three plants in the Iberian Peninsula for the production of packaging for the food industry.

TekniPlex investments in Italy and Belgium

January 14, 2025 - Injection-blow molding capacity increased at the Modena facility cleanroom. Innovations in recyclable blister packaging.

Dow to shut cracker, other plants in Europe

July 7, 2025 - Decision final on European assets under review; 800 jobs to be lost across Germany and the UK.

Vynova to cease PVC production in the Netherlands

July 8, 2025 - Yet another petrochemical plant closure in Europe. Overcapacity, international competition and weak demand are behind the decision.

Exolon secures AkyVer polycarbonate sheet

July 8, 2025 - Agreement signed with France’s Corplex; after completion, production will shift to Exolon’s Nera Montoro plant in Italy.

EVENTS

Geneva, Aug. 5-14, 2025

Talks resume on the Global Plastics Treaty

A new session of the UNEP Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) has been scheduled for August in Geneva.

Milan, Italy, June 9–12, 2026

Early-bird discounts announced for Plast 2026

Exhibitors can sign up by June 15 to receive a 20% discount, or by July 31 for a 10% reduction. Additional savings are available for those booking more space than in 2023.