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5,500 Tons for automotive

December 4, 2024 - [VIDEO] We visited Engel's technology center in St. Valentin to witness the duo combi press with a 5,500-ton clamping force in action, molding large battery components for automotive applications.

LAST NEWS

Versalis recycles EPS on former petrochemical site

March 25, 2025 - A new plant for post-consumer expanded polystyrene recovery, including closed-loop applications in the construction sector, is unveiled to the press.

Thermoplastics consumption stalls in Italy

March 25, 2025 - 2024 marks another stagnant year for the plastics processing industry. We discuss the outlook with Paolo Arcelli of Plastic Consult.

Toppan secures 80% stake in Italy’s Irplast

March 25, 2025 - The Japanese group expands its footprint in BOPP film production through a deal with Cheyne Strategic Value Credit, strengthening its position in sustainable packaging.

Husky expands portfolio with Multishot

March 18, 2025 - Acquisition includes secondary injection unit and rotary platen technologies from MGS Healthcare Manufacturing.

Vibac opens a new facility in the U.S.

March 18, 2025 - The Italian producer of BOPP films and adhesive tapes expands its presence with a second plant in North America.

Plastic pellets wash ashore after maritime collision

March 18, 2025 - Accidental spill from a Portuguese-flagged container ship follows a collision with a U.S. oil tanker off the English coast.

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Thermoplastics consumption stalls in Italy

March 25, 2025 - 2024 marks another stagnant year for the plastics processing industry. We discuss the outlook with Paolo Arcelli of Plastic Consult.

Versalis recycles EPS on former petrochemical site

March 25, 2025 - A new plant for post-consumer expanded polystyrene recovery, including closed-loop applications in the construction sector, is unveiled to the press.

RadiciGroup sells plastics to Lone Star

February 24, 2025 - Italy-based group to transfer its polyamide and engineering polymers division to private equity firm, shifting focus to textiles.

ENI exits cracking as it invests €2 billion in Versalis

October 24, 2024 - Shutdown of Brindisi and Priolo crackers, the last remaining, and polyethylene production in Ragusa announced. A new corporate structure is on the way.

Versalis to shut down cracking in Brindisi by April

January 10, 2025 - Schedule announced for conversion of Italian site. Polyethylene production to continue as gigafactory project replaces basic chemicals operations.

EVENTS

Milan, 27-30 May 2025

GreenPlast: a closer look

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

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.