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Engel

Engel opens new plant in Mexico

March 10, 2025 - E-mac electric IMM and Wintec T-win two-platen hydraulic machines, along with robots and automation, to be manufactured in Querétaro.

Engel and Cannon partner in PUR Flooding

February 20, 2025 - Strategic agreement for the joint development of polyurethane coating processes for injection-molded components.

Victory goes electric

January 28, 2025 - Engel integrates the e-motion T series into the Victory tie-bar-less IMM range, offering electric, hybrid, and hydraulic models.

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.

Engel finds a partner in India

December 3, 2024 - The Austrian group has acquired a stake in Electronica Plastic Machines to manufacture injection moulding machines in the Indian subcontinent.

Sabic unveils MegaMolding

November 15, 2024 - New program targets the development of large thermoplastic components. The first project: a battery pack cover for electric vehicles.

Engel remains optimistic amid difficult times

October 19, 2024 - The forecast for the 2024-2025 fiscal year indicates a further decline in sales and orders. The manufacturer is relying on its global presence to overcome the crisis.

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Europe’s weak chemical sector weighs on Versalis

April 24, 2025 - Losses widened in Eni’s chemical division in the first quarter of 2025 amid continued pressure from stronger competition in Asia and North America.

DeArmitt’s new book challenges plastic myths

April 24, 2025 - After the success of The Plastics Paradox, the American scientist is back with a new work aiming to debunk persistent myths about plastics.

Austrotherm enters Italy with Poron deal

April 24, 2025 - The Italy-based manufacturer of EPS products for packaging and thermal insulation comes under Austrian ownership.

Another cracker shuts down in Europe

April 23, 2025 - TotalEnergies will close one of its two units at the Antwerp petrochemical hub by the end of 2027 in response to ethylene overcapacity.

Ascend files for Chapter 11

April 23, 2025 - The voluntary procedure for debt and business restructuring will last six months without operational disruptions. Foreign subsidiaries are excluded.

Chinaplas 2025 draws strong attendance

April 23, 2025 - Visitor numbers are up from the 2023 Shenzhen edition. Major Chinese IMM manufacturers opted out. Shanghai will host the next show in 2026.

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Europe’s weak chemical sector weighs on Versalis

April 24, 2025 - Losses widened in Eni’s chemical division in the first quarter of 2025 amid continued pressure from stronger competition in Asia and North America.

Another cracker shuts down in Europe

April 23, 2025 - TotalEnergies will close one of its two units at the Antwerp petrochemical hub by the end of 2027 in response to ethylene overcapacity.

Chinaplas 2025 draws strong attendance

April 23, 2025 - Visitor numbers are up from the 2023 Shenzhen edition. Major Chinese IMM manufacturers opted out. Shanghai will host the next show in 2026.

Indorama set to divest Portuguese PTA plant

April 16, 2025 - The Sines facility, acquired in 2017, has an annual production capacity of 700,000 tonnes. This move is part of the company’s broader IVL 2.0 transformation plan.

Ascend files for Chapter 11

April 23, 2025 - The voluntary procedure for debt and business restructuring will last six months without operational disruptions. Foreign subsidiaries are excluded.

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.

Geneva, Aug. 5-14, 2025

Talks resume on the Global Plastics Treaty

A new session of the UNEP Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) has been scheduled for August in Geneva.

Milan, Italy, June 9–12, 2026

Early-bird discounts announced for Plast 2026

Exhibitors can sign up by June 15 to receive a 20% discount, or by July 31 for a 10% reduction. Additional savings are available for those booking more space than in 2023.