July 1, 2026 - Criteria have been adopted for calculation, covering both mechanical and chemical recycling, but only for EU/EEA-sourced rPET until November 2027.
June 30, 2026 - The provisional deal consolidates the Agency’s tasks in a standalone legal framework outside REACH.
June 30, 2026 - Brussels is moving to tighten import controls on recycled plastics intended for food contact under Regulation 2022/1616.
June 24, 2026 - The anti-dumping measures introduced in February on imports from China, the United States and Saudi Arabia have been made definitive.
June 15, 2026 - The document supports the operational rollout of the new regulation, while further delegated and implementing acts are still awaited.
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 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 2, 2026 - The transaction, announced in March, involves the sale of BP’s refinery complex integrated with petrochemicals.
May 22, 2026 - EU antitrust proceedings focus on possible collusion in the recycling of end-of-life sports pitches in the Netherlands and Germany.
May 19, 2026 - The measure exempts certain pallet packaging operators from the 100% reuse obligation for stretch films and strapping.
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.
