May 4, 2026 - The new company is expected to integrate LyondellBasell’s and Sabic’s European petrochemicals and polyolefins operations.
November 11, 2025 - The joint venture between LyondellBasell and Jincheng recovers high-quality ethane from refining gases to optimize resource use and cut supply chain costs.
August 4, 2025 - The European Commission has raised no objections to the sale of sites in France, Germany, the U.K. and Spain to German investment firm Aequita.
July 22, 2025 - Rising number of ethylene producers sue firms fined in 2020 by the European Commission.
July 11, 2025 - LyondellBasell’s Styrene +LC—sourced from renewable or chemically recycled feedstocks—enters Polynt’s resin formulations for boats and yachts.
June 5, 2025 - Ongoing negotiations with German group Aequita cover major olefins and polyolefins assets in France, Germany, the U.K., and Spain.
April 11, 2025 - Thanks to the government-led Green Electricity Transaction program, renewable electricity costs less than fossil-based power.
April 1, 2025 - The distribution agreement for the European market of high-performance polymers for engineering applications enters into force today.
February 27, 2025 - Feasibility study underway for a polyolefin and derivatives production complex in Saudi Arabia.
February 18, 2025 - Plastic producers and recyclers join forces in a pilot project led by the Global Impact Coalition.
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.
