January 14, 2026 - The USD 7.4 billion industrial group will operate through two distinct business units under a new permanent capital platform.
January 14, 2026 - Kevin Green takes on dual role as Managing Director of Netstal Inc. and President of Netstal Americas.
January 13, 2026 - Volker Nilles joins the German injection molding machine manufacturer’s executive management as Chief Executive Officer.
December 17, 2025 - The expansion of the Kunshan site marks a strategic shift toward local manufacturing and R&D, with all-electric EcoPrimus presses built for the Asian market.
December 12, 2025 - Alex Li appointed CEO, Michael Hofmann to become CFO in March; Chi Zhang returns to Supervisory Board.
November 17, 2025 - Soft open house for partners and distributors at the new Serbian plant for injection molding machines.
November 17, 2025 - Starting April 2026, the two Japanese injection molding machine makers will unite under the new holding company Global Molding Solutions.
November 5, 2025 - A $7.4 billion group will be formed. The Canadian manufacturer of injection molding machines and molds will retain its autonomy and management.
October 28, 2025 - Manufacturer acquired by Apollo in January reorganized into Barnes Aerospace and Industrial Solutions Group.
October 13, 2025 - The U.S.-based specialist in microcellular physical foaming will operate independently with new headquarters in Austria.
February 13, 2026 - A strategic partnership has been forged to promote the reuse or recycling of components from end-of-life vehicles.
February 13, 2026 - UpSolv has achieved technological maturity for its solvent-based dissolution and purification process for styrenic waste.
February 13, 2026 - Fourteen companies form a Japan-led value chain to convert used cooking oil into plastics for consumer electronics.
February 12, 2026 - The Antwerp Declaration Community has called for a European “industrial deal”, as the Commission signals openness to procurement preference and PlasticsEurope outlines the sector’s priorities.
February 12, 2026 - Cannon has released details of the POSSIBLE research programme, which it will present at JEC World in Paris.
February 10, 2026 - Start-up pushed to early 2027 amid softer packaging demand and sharply higher construction and labour costs.
February 12, 2026 - Finance and HR to be consolidated in India; Supply Chain to Kuala Lumpur, with regional hubs retained.
February 9, 2026 - Draft implementing act approved: mass balance with “fuel-use exempt” included; extra-EU rPET excluded until November 2027.
February 13, 2026 - Fourteen companies form a Japan-led value chain to convert used cooking oil into plastics for consumer electronics.
January 29, 2026 - Indorama Ventures’ Dutch plants, transferred to MAK Germany, will be relocated to the Port of Sohar.
December 3, 2025 - The Tuscany-based Nuova Solmine, formerly a key supplier to the shuttered TiO2 plant, is preparing to revive the site after two years of inactivity.
A two-day programme in Amsterdam will address EU regulation, investment conditions and emerging markets, including polyurethane recycling.
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.
With strong exhibitor interest and regional support, the event will remain at its traditional Lake Constance location for at least five more years.
