May 18, 2026 - The demonstration unit at INEOS Nitriles’ Green Lake site will produce acrylonitrile from plant-based glycerol.
April 22, 2026 - New agreements with Omya Performance Polymer Distribution and Snetor strengthen regional supply and support converters across key markets.
March 3, 2026 - Provisional measures target imports of 1,4-butanediol (BDO) from China, Saudi Arabia and the United States.
February 19, 2026 - Ineos has secured €300 million in state support to modernise and decarbonise the petrochemical complex. However, it must demonstrate measurable benefits in terms of CO2 reductions.
December 19, 2025 - The UK chemicals group commits £150 million, partly backed by government support, to keep the Scottish petrochemical hub competitive.
November 19, 2025 - The Lavera plant will be modernised and made more efficient thanks to an investment of over €250 million.
November 14, 2025 - European PS supply to be consolidated in Antwerp. ABS unit in Wingles to remain operational.
November 11, 2025 - Chemical group files cases against low-cost, high-carbon chemical imports it says threaten European industry.
October 13, 2025 - Two facilities in Germany to close and job cuts planned in the UK as Ineos warns that high energy prices, carbon costs, and weak trade defences are pushing Europe’s chemical industry to the brink.
September 26, 2025 - The first batch of styrene monomer obtained through depolymerisation of packaging waste delivered to Ineos Styrolution.
June 5, 2026 - Schwarz Group reports progress on packaging reduction and recycled material use, and launches a broader circular-economy plan for 2030.
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 5, 2026 - Aria uses computer vision and artificial intelligence to make injection molding processes more stable, efficient and repeatable.
June 5, 2026 - PepsiCo has started using Eastman’s PET Renew resin in bottles under a multi-year framework agreement.
June 3, 2026 - Jean-Marc Galvez takes the helm at EuPC, with a focus on innovation, competitiveness and circularity.
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 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.
April 16, 2026 - First part of EN 18120 published. Ceflex highlights complementarity with the D4ACE programme for flexible packaging.
July 30, 2025 - Search for a buyer falls through; Chapter 11 exit slated for 2026 under the ownership of its principal lenders.
December 12, 2025 - Progress in the legislative process for new rules on vehicle circularity and end-of-life management. PlasticsEurope voices concern over revised recycling targets.
February 11, 2025 - Production closures announced in Japan, Spain and Thailand as the company shifts focus from basic chemicals to specialties.
With strong exhibitor interest and regional support, the event will remain at its traditional Lake Constance location for at least five more years.
