May 15, 2026 - The new Ruwais plant will double capacity for cross-linkable polyethylene, a key material for high-voltage cables.
April 7, 2026 - Missile debris damaged facilities at the UAE petrochemical site, forcing a suspension of operations.
April 1, 2026 - Headquartered in Vienna, Borouge International will have capacity of 13.6 million tonnes/year once expansion projects are completed.
March 27, 2026 - Roger Kearns has been named CEO, Stefan Doboczky chief commercial officer and Hasan Karam chief operating officer. Daniel Turnheim will serve as interim CFO pending the appointment of a permanent finance chief.
January 8, 2026 - Borouge’s initial assessments of artificial intelligence deployment in operations point to improvements in costs, efficiency and reliability.
December 9, 2025 - With Recleo, the group expands its recycled polyolefin offering to meet regulatory requirements and circularity targets.
July 16, 2025 - Overseas investment arm will also receive Borouge Group International shares once polyolefins merger closes
July 10, 2025 - The European Commission found no threat to competition in the ethylene and polyolefins markets.
April 28, 2025 - Agreements signed with Linde and Target aim to boost ethylene and polyethylene production in the UAE.
March 6, 2025 - The transaction is set to be finalized in the first quarter of 2026, creating the world’s fourth-largest polyolefin producer.
June 5, 2026 - Schwarz Group reports progress on packaging reduction and recycled material use, and launches a broader circular-economy plan for 2030.
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.
June 5, 2026 - Aria uses computer vision and artificial intelligence to make injection molding processes more stable, efficient and repeatable.
June 5, 2026 - PepsiCo has started using Eastman’s PET Renew resin in bottles under a multi-year framework agreement.
June 3, 2026 - Jean-Marc Galvez takes the helm at EuPC, with a focus on innovation, competitiveness and circularity.
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.
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.
April 16, 2026 - First part of EN 18120 published. Ceflex highlights complementarity with the D4ACE programme for flexible packaging.
July 30, 2025 - Search for a buyer falls through; Chapter 11 exit slated for 2026 under the ownership of its principal lenders.
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.
February 11, 2025 - Production closures announced in Japan, Spain and Thailand as the company shifts focus from basic chemicals to specialties.
With strong exhibitor interest and regional support, the event will remain at its traditional Lake Constance location for at least five more years.
