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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 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.

BASF sells XPS Styrodur to Bachl

January 10, 2025 - Divestment includes activities and brand, but not employees of German chemical group.

Bio-plasticizer for rubber and PVC

January 8, 2025 - Versalis launches Nareglax, a bio-based plasticizer featuring a vegetable-derived component made from azelaic acid supplied by its subsidiary, Matrica.

Carbios delays PET biorecycling project

January 8, 2025 - Construction of the first plant in Longlaville, France, will be postponed by six to nine months due to delays in securing funding.

The first cups in rPS hit supermarket shelves

January 3, 2025 - Ineos Styrolution has completed the development and approval process for the closed-loop recycling of food-grade polystyrene.

Koinos creates thermoforming hub in Italy

January 3, 2025 - The private equity firm has acquired a majority stake in LAPI, a company specializing in the production of large components for vehicles, logistics, and medical devices.

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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.

Versalis outlines its new plan to the government and unions

December 16, 2024 - The chemical company of the ENI group has met with the Italian Ministry of Industry to discuss the conversion of its operations in Sicily.

European plastics industry appeals to Brussels

December 18, 2024 - Urgent regulatory and economic measures are needed to prevent Europe’s deindustrialization, 18 organizations urge in a call to the European Commission.

Bormioli Pharma joins Gerresheimer Group

December 12, 2024 - The acquisition of the Italian producer of glass and plastic containers for the pharmaceutical industry has been completed.

Stellantis transfers majority control of Comau

January 3, 2025 - The majority stake in the Italy-based industrial automation manufacturer passes to private equity firm One Equity Partners. Stellantis retains a minority stake.

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.