November 15, 2024 - Leadership transition in the German Chemical Group’s Performance Chemicals and Petrochemicals Divisions.
November 15, 2024 - 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.
November 15, 2024 - New program targets the development of large thermoplastic components. The first project: a battery pack cover for electric vehicles.
November 15, 2024 - Company studies new MoReTec plant at its Houston refinery, with twice the capacity of the plant under construction in Germany.
November 14, 2024 - Licensing agreement and sale of production assets in Stade, Germany, to support Deepak’s expansion in India.
November 14, 2024 - Belgian chemical group announces reorganization plan impacting France, the U.S., Belgium, and Italy.
October 30, 2024 - The French group acquires two companies in Italy as the transfer to the private equity firm Hivest Capital is completed.
October 30, 2024 - To reduce its carbon footprint, Bormioli Pharma will use a resin supplied by Selenis, made with biobased MEG from UPM.
October 30, 2024 - Presented by Federchimica, this strategy outlines five key areas, from regulatory simplification to promoting the circular economy, touching on energy, training, and technological innovation.
October 30, 2024 - A new association open to women working in the Italian plastics industry held its inaugural meeting on Oct. 29.
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.
November 29, 2024 - Data published by Plastics Recyclers Europe show a marked slowdown in growth and a collapse in new investments. Urgent action is needed.
November 29, 2024 - The Austrian group participated in a funding round for Milan-based Movopack, which specializes in reusable packaging made from rPET and recycled PP.
November 27, 2024 - A second Circularity Center has been announced in Texas to process waste for mechanical and chemical recycling.
November 27, 2024 - At its Operations Innovation Lab in Vercelli, Amazon is leading the development of bioplastics and AI-driven packaging systems, with benefits extending beyond the Italian market.
November 27, 2024 - A Joint Research Center study reviews the situation in different EU countries and proposes harmonized criteria.
November 22, 2024 - New study reveals significant declines in plastic production and processing, highlighting challenges from rising costs and increasing competition.
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.
November 22, 2024 - Free registration available until March 1, 2025, for the leading European plastics recycling event taking place in Amsterdam in early April.
November 19, 2024 - Amcor and Berry Global have agreed to merge, creating a new industrial giant with revenues of approximately $24 billion.
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.
