April 28, 2026 - Agata Gladysz-Stanczyk takes the helm of the Polish group active in elastomers, EPS and adhesives.
February 13, 2026 - UpSolv has achieved technological maturity for its solvent-based dissolution and purification process for styrenic waste.
February 9, 2026 - A new 3,500-tpa recycling unit, integrated into the Fredrikstad insulation plant, will enable the use of in-house recycled EPS in production.
December 15, 2025 - Together with Isolkappa and Bioisotherm, Poliespanso forms a national hub for EPS-based construction systems with three distinct organizations.
October 24, 2025 - In the third quarter, results improved slightly as operational losses narrowed. Adverse market conditions continued to curb the impact of restructuring efforts.
September 5, 2025 - New partnership targets northern Italy’s post-consumer styrenics waste for Porto Marghera’s 20,000 t/y mechanical recycling facility.
April 24, 2025 - The Italy-based manufacturer of EPS products for packaging and thermal insulation comes under Austrian ownership.
April 2, 2025 - We visited and filmed the new Versalis mechanical recycling plant for styrenic waste, built on the grounds of the former petrochemical site in Venice.
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.
February 7, 2025 - BEWI’s Raw division to merge with Unipol Holland, creating a new expanded polystyrene powerhouse under the control of The Rock Capital Group.
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.
