November 26, 2025 - Thierry Boulfroy appointed CEO of the French PLA bioplastics producer, succeeding Thomas Philipon after five years.
June 16, 2025 - U.S. bioplastics maker set to emerge from Chapter 11 alongside new industrial partner.
May 5, 2025 - Integrated technology chain combines fermentation and polymerization for scalable bioplastics production.
March 28, 2025 - Developed by FLO and NatureWorks, the Keygea capsule is lightweight yet robust and fully compatible with high-speed filling and sealing lines.
February 24, 2025 - Balrampur Chini Mills Limited has begun construction on its new integrated bioplastics plant for the production of polylactic acid (PLA) from sugar fermentation.
December 10, 2024 - Emirates Biotech to utilize Sulzer technology to produce up to 160,000 tonnes per year of polylactic acid (PLA) in the Middle East.
December 12, 2025 - The German extrusion equipment manufacturer enters the polyurethane market with the acquisition of the company formerly owned by Swiss investment firm Capvis
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.
December 11, 2025 - Restructuring plan approved as Schumacher replaces McDivitt at the helm of the Texas-based company.
December 11, 2025 - Healthcare unit to operate independently from 2026, with full legal split due by end of 2027.
December 11, 2025 - UPM launches world-first carbon-negative black pigment derived from lignin, solving a key challenge in packaging waste sorting.
December 10, 2025 - With the agreed capital increase, the German chemical group comes under the control of Emirati group ADNOC.
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.
September 22, 2025 - Following a temporary halt, operations resume at the BOPP film plant in Neunkirchen as insolvency administrators seek new investors.
December 10, 2025 - Flexible Packaging Europe backs the Commission’s move to protect the packaging law and avoid regulatory uncertainty for industry.
December 10, 2025 - EFSA tasked with providing scientific opinion on potential health risks related to the presence of these substances in food, water and air.
December 9, 2025 - FEAD, PRE and Recycling Europe urge Brussels to prioritise EU-made plastic recyclates in upcoming circular economy legislation.
The ‘save the date’ has been launched for the annual industry gathering, which for the first time will not be held in Brussels.
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.
