June 19, 2026 - The German chemical group announces further global job cuts and the closure of its polyester operations. Potential offshoring options are under review.
January 23, 2026 - Evonik and Poliplastic have partnered to develop eyewear made from transparent polyamide partly derived from production scrap generated within the same industry.
September 11, 2026 - The company becomes sole owner of the Seine-et-Marne plant producing circular petrochemical feedstock from hard-to-recycle plastic waste.
September 11, 2026 - No binding offers for the German site; plants are set to shut down in the coming weeks.
September 11, 2026 - Italian recycler Aliplast recovers Cantina Pizzolato’s pallet-cover films and turns them into raw material for new packaging.
September 11, 2026 - Roland Janssen takes over as Chief Commercial Officer as Borouge International advances its integration and growth priorities.
September 10, 2026 - The Worms project will increase automation in raw materials handling and support more efficient film production.
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.
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.
September 11, 2026 - Roland Janssen takes over as Chief Commercial Officer as Borouge International advances its integration and growth priorities.
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.
September 4, 2026 - A new line at Panoli for PPS-, PEEK-, PPA- and PARA-based engineering polymers will mainly target the automotive sector.
September 4, 2026 - Belgian manufacturer has acquired Mirandola-based Sidam, a manufacturer of disposable medical devices for fluid management.
With strong exhibitor interest and regional support, the event will remain at its traditional Lake Constance location for at least five more years.
