June 18, 2026 - Within six years, recycled content will become mandatory for plastics used in vehicles, with part of it also required to come from closed-loop sources.
March 3, 2026 - The latest draft ELV Regulation opens the door to recycling routes other than mechanical, with allocation via mass balance.
February 13, 2026 - A strategic partnership has been forged to promote the reuse or recycling of components from end-of-life vehicles.
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.
October 14, 2025 - Collaborations with ZF and Pöppelmann demonstrate how depolymerization and solvent-based processes can turn complex automotive waste into new high-performance compounds.
September 17, 2025 - Over half of the continent’s plastics recycling capacity is now certified under this scheme, with PET leading at 75%.
September 10, 2025 - Parliament supports 20% recycled plastic in new vehicles, but associations call for more ambition and clearer rules.
July 8, 2025 - Green light with amendments from ENVI and IMCO committees, but the plastics industry pushes for higher recycled-content targets.
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.
