June 30, 2026 - The provisional deal consolidates the Agency’s tasks in a standalone legal framework outside REACH.
June 26, 2026 - Reduced barge capacity is raising logistics concerns for chemical producers along one of Europe’s key inland waterways.
March 20, 2026 - The Ebit turnaround of Eni’s chemicals division is now expected in the second half of 2028.
March 6, 2026 - The impact of the conflict in Iran and the blockade of the Gulf straits on costs, logistics and competitiveness is the focus of this interview with Paolo Arcelli of Plastic Consult.
March 6, 2026 - According to Cefic’s latest report, sector output declined again, with the sharpest falls in petrochemicals and polymers.
February 27, 2026 - The adjusted operating loss narrowed slightly year on year in the final quarter of 2025, with restructuring benefits expected to become more visible over the course of 2026.
February 27, 2026 - A new continuous polymerisation platform will be commissioned at the Portuguese site, expanding the range of bio-attributed and recycled polyesters.
February 12, 2026 - The Antwerp Declaration Community has called for a European “industrial deal”, as the Commission signals openness to procurement preference and PlasticsEurope outlines the sector’s priorities.
February 12, 2026 - Finance and HR to be consolidated in India; Supply Chain to Kuala Lumpur, with regional hubs retained.
February 2, 2026 - The Federal Court of Appeal has overturned a ruling that had blocked the inclusion of plastic manufactured items among those defined as toxic under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.
July 15, 2026 - Higher prices and volumes drove second-quarter growth, prompting the chemicals group to raise its 2026 EBITDA forecast.
July 15, 2026 - Hera Group has signed an agreement to acquire a plant from Kronos Polymer for sorting, grinding and washing polyethylene waste.
July 15, 2026 - As set out in the protocol signed last year at the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy, the Versalis unit will be placed in preserved state.
July 14, 2026 - The British group is shutting down its European chemical recycling operations amid weak demand and regulatory uncertainty.
July 14, 2026 - The acquisition will combine complementary manufacturing, distribution and application capabilities in mobile and industrial hydraulics.
July 10, 2026 - DePoly has inaugurated a demonstration plant for the depolymerisation of polyester waste at CIMO in Monthey, ahead of a planned move to industrial scale.
November 22, 2024 - The polyurethane equipment manufacturer acquires a majority stake in Linden Polyurethane.
February 11, 2025 - Production closures announced in Japan, Spain and Thailand as the company shifts focus from basic chemicals to specialties.
September 24, 2025 - Negotiations launched with a potential buyer; closing of the transaction expected in mid-2026 if successful.
December 17, 2025 - A private equity vehicle backed by Vórtx Capital and IG4 Capital will take over Novonor’s stake and share control of the petrochemical group with Petrobras.
January 21, 2026 - The European PVC producer has filed for insolvency for its plants in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, and Runcorn, United Kingdom.
With strong exhibitor interest and regional support, the event will remain at its traditional Lake Constance location for at least five more years.
