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PMMA

Italy lands second PMMA chemical recycling hub

December 18, 2024 - After Trinseo, Germany's Röhm, in partnership with NextChem, has chosen Italy to host a new depolymerization plant.

Distrupol extends Lucite deal to DACH region

November 18, 2024 - The British distributor has been awarded distribution rights for the PMMA brands from Lucite International across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

New player in PMMA and PC sheets and films

September 13, 2024 - Polyvantis is born from the merger of Röhm's Acrylic Products division and Sabic's Functional Forms.

LAST NEWS

Amcor bets on Avantium's PEF

February 14, 2025 - Agreement signed with Dutch company for the joint development of bioplastic packaging. Future licensed plant capacity also secured.

AOC opens pilot plant in Italy

February 14, 2025 - The composite resin manufacturer aims to accelerate the time to market for innovative products.

Bastioli inducted into the NAE

February 14, 2025 - The Novamont CEO is among 22 international engineers admitted to the National Academy of Engineering's 2025 class.

Aluminum tariffs could boost PET bottle use

February 14, 2025 - Beverage producers may shift from cans to plastic bottles. Coca-Cola is already considering the move.

BP seeks buyers for German cracking

February 11, 2025 - The British group puts up for sale the integrated petrochemical and refining complex in Gelsenkirchen.

Plast 2026 dates announced

February 11, 2025 - Italy’s premier plastics and rubber exhibition returns to its traditional pre-summer schedule, with exhibitor registration opening in March 2025.

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EU approves state aid for chemical recycling in France

February 3, 2025 - The French government’s scheme includes contributions covering up to 40% of investment costs to support the development of new facilities.

BP seeks buyers for German cracking

February 11, 2025 - The British group puts up for sale the integrated petrochemical and refining complex in Gelsenkirchen.

UBE restructures nylon supply chain

February 11, 2025 - Production closures announced in Japan, Spain and Thailand as the company shifts focus from basic chemicals to specialties.

Plast 2026 dates announced

February 11, 2025 - Italy’s premier plastics and rubber exhibition returns to its traditional pre-summer schedule, with exhibitor registration opening in March 2025.

Versalis ready for chemical recycling

February 6, 2025 - Demonstration plant in Italy completed with Hoop technology. Inauguration scheduled in the coming months.

EVENTS

Milan, 27-30 May 2025

GreenPlast: a closer look

The second edition of the exhibition-conference dedicated to plastics and environmental sustainability, scheduled for late May 2025 in Milan, was officially presented.