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Events

PRS Europe marks its tenth edition with solid numbers

May 22, 2026 - The plastics recycling exhibition and conference brought together industry players, policymakers and technology suppliers at RAI Amsterdam.

German plastics output keeps falling

March 23, 2026 - All key indicators remained negative in 2025, underlining the depth of the crisis facing the country’s plastics industry.

Plast 2026: free registration opens 2 March

February 20, 2026 - Visitor sign-up for the Milan triennial on plastics, rubber and composites begins in ten days.

PRS Europe 2026 agenda unveiled

February 5, 2026 - A two-day programme in Amsterdam will address EU regulation, investment conditions and emerging markets, including polyurethane recycling.

Plastics fair Fakuma confirms Friedrichshafen

November 28, 2025 - With strong exhibitor interest and regional support, the event will remain at its traditional Lake Constance location for at least five more years.

Petcore chooses Rome for annual PET event

September 15, 2025 - The ‘save the date’ has been launched for the annual industry gathering, which for the first time will not be held in Brussels.

Talks resume on the Global Plastics Treaty

March 6, 2025 - A new session of the UNEP Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) has been scheduled for August in Geneva.

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.

Innovation and sustainability in PVC pipes

September 23, 2024 - Appointment in Prague on Oct. 17 for the Third Conference Organized by the PVC4Pipes Platform.

Amut Green Extrusion Days

September 18, 2024 - A plant for thermoforming sheet extrusion from post-consumer PET flakes will be on display in Italy in October.

LAST NEWS

REset Plastic closes after achieving two targets

June 5, 2026 - Schwarz Group reports progress on packaging reduction and recycled material use, and launches a broader circular-economy plan for 2030.

Brussels opens anti-dumping probe into Chinese PBAT

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.

Reducing scrap with onboard AI

June 5, 2026 - Aria uses computer vision and artificial intelligence to make injection molding processes more stable, efficient and repeatable.

From carpets to PET bottles

June 5, 2026 - PepsiCo has started using Eastman’s PET Renew resin in bottles under a multi-year framework agreement.

Change at the top of Europe’s plastics converters

June 3, 2026 - Jean-Marc Galvez takes the helm at EuPC, with a focus on innovation, competitiveness and circularity.

Industry urges timely PPWR implementation

June 3, 2026 - More than 120 associations and companies are calling for the prompt and effective implementation of the EU Packaging Regulation to support investment, recycling and circularity.

MOST POPULAR

Brussels opens anti-dumping probe into Chinese PBAT

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.

CEN standard for design for recycling

April 16, 2026 - First part of EN 18120 published. Ceflex highlights complementarity with the D4ACE programme for flexible packaging.

Marelli to stay in lenders' hands

July 30, 2025 - Search for a buyer falls through; Chapter 11 exit slated for 2026 under the ownership of its principal lenders.

EU finalizes provisional ELV Regulation deal

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.

UBE restructures nylon supply chain

February 11, 2025 - Production closures announced in Japan, Spain and Thailand as the company shifts focus from basic chemicals to specialties.

EVENTS

Friedrichshafen Oct. 12–16, 2026

Plastics fair Fakuma confirms Friedrichshafen

With strong exhibitor interest and regional support, the event will remain at its traditional Lake Constance location for at least five more years.