Italy
EuPC

Six priorities for circular plastics

September 8, 2026 - The industry is renewing calls for the European Commission to take action on competitiveness, recycling, energy, controls and investment in the sector.

Cuaz takes over at EuPC

September 1, 2026 - The former Clariant public affairs executive takes the helm of the European plastics converters association and Polymer Comply Europe.

Industry urges Brussels not to reopen the SUPD

July 6, 2026 - The appeal to Brussels comes from ten European industrial associations representing the packaging, plastics and user sectors.

Change at the top of Europe’s plastics converters

June 3, 2026 - Jean-Marc Galvez takes the helm at EuPC, with a focus on innovation, competitiveness and circularity.

Best Polymer Producers Awards put on hold

May 8, 2026 - Polymers for Europe Alliance has suspended voting for the 2026 edition due to unprecedented instability in polymer availability, costs and prices.

Voting suspended for Best Polymer Producers Awards

May 4, 2026 - Polymers for Europe Alliance has halted the process because of exceptional market turmoil linked to the Middle East crisis.

Call on Brussels to reboot circular plastics

April 9, 2026 - Through their three trade associations, the plastics value chain has welcomed the intention to revive the Circular Plastics Alliance, while calling for targeted, concrete and urgent action.

EuPC warns of shutdowns, cutbacks and closures

March 23, 2026 - The energy crisis and the sharp rise in raw material costs risk having serious repercussions for Europe’s plastics converting industry.

Plastics industry rejects EU plastic tax hike

September 15, 2025 - EuPC, PlasticsEurope and Petcore Europe urge the European Commission not to raise the levy on non-recycled plastic packaging and to channel revenues into a dedicated fund for plastics circularity.

Pallet packaging exemption urged

July 15, 2025 - Based on two studies, EuPC calls for the exclusion of stretch film and plastic strapping from the reuse obligations set out in the PPWR.

LAST NEWS

Six priorities for circular plastics

September 8, 2026 - The industry is renewing calls for the European Commission to take action on competitiveness, recycling, energy, controls and investment in the sector.

Sphere boosts flexible packaging

September 8, 2026 - The French group has acquired domestic company Polyex, a specialist in polyethylene film extrusion and industrial packaging.

Röchling expands sheet business in Spain

September 8, 2026 - For the German group, this is its second acquisition in the sheet segment in just a few months.

Plastiflex invests in Italian healthcare

September 4, 2026 - Belgian manufacturer has acquired Mirandola-based Sidam, a manufacturer of disposable medical devices for fluid management.

Syensqo doubles compounding capacity in India

September 4, 2026 - A new line at Panoli for PPS-, PEEK-, PPA- and PARA-based engineering polymers will mainly target the automotive sector.

PLA recycling closes the loop

September 4, 2026 - ReBioCycle has demonstrated at pilot scale that PLA can be sorted from mixed plastic waste and chemically recycled back into virgin-quality material.

MOST POPULAR

Syensqo doubles compounding capacity in India

September 4, 2026 - A new line at Panoli for PPS-, PEEK-, PPA- and PARA-based engineering polymers will mainly target the automotive sector.

Plastiflex invests in Italian healthcare

September 4, 2026 - Belgian manufacturer has acquired Mirandola-based Sidam, a manufacturer of disposable medical devices for fluid management.

PLA recycling closes the loop

September 4, 2026 - ReBioCycle has demonstrated at pilot scale that PLA can be sorted from mixed plastic waste and chemically recycled back into virgin-quality material.

More recycled compounds for automotive

September 1, 2026 - Polyblend will upgrade a compounding line in Germany, with production due to start by the end of 2027.

Mutares buys Magna roof unit

September 3, 2026 - Car Top Systems becomes an independent automotive supplier with operations in Europe, Asia and the Americas.

EVENTS

Friedrichshafen Oct. 12–16, 2026

Plastics fair Fakuma confirms Friedrichshafen

With strong exhibitor interest and regional support, the event will remain at its traditional Lake Constance location for at least five more years.