July 2, 2026 - Slight growth in 2025, supported by the strong performance of flexible applications. A possible but limited recovery in volumes is expected this year.
June 30, 2026 - Andreas Hartleif of VEKA takes over from Christian Fischer at the helm of the European association of PVC window system suppliers.
June 30, 2026 - Fulvio Luzzeri strengthens the commercial organisation of the French producer of PVC and chlorine derivatives.
June 18, 2026 - The Italian company will produce synthetic leather materials in Alabama while keeping design and R&D in Italy.
June 17, 2026 - Monarch Alternative Capital and Arini are set to become the group’s anchor shareholders under a refinancing plan backed by funds managed by Apollo.
June 17, 2026 - The former Vynova plant in Lower Saxony will complement the group’s existing chlorovinyls operations in Europe and North America.
May 15, 2026 - The PVC4Cables and PVC4Pipes platforms are being integrated into the European PVC industry’s voluntary commitment.
May 4, 2026 - The non-binding agreement covers vinyl chloride monomer and suspension PVC plants in Germany.
March 3, 2026 - Louisville installation boosts thermal stability, energy efficiency and operational flexibility.
January 21, 2026 - The European PVC producer has filed for insolvency for its plants in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, and Runcorn, United Kingdom.
July 15, 2026 - Higher prices and volumes drove second-quarter growth, prompting the chemicals group to raise its 2026 EBITDA forecast.
July 15, 2026 - Hera Group has signed an agreement to acquire a plant from Kronos Polymer for sorting, grinding and washing polyethylene waste.
July 15, 2026 - As set out in the protocol signed last year at the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy, the Versalis unit will be placed in preserved state.
July 14, 2026 - The British group is shutting down its European chemical recycling operations amid weak demand and regulatory uncertainty.
July 14, 2026 - The acquisition will combine complementary manufacturing, distribution and application capabilities in mobile and industrial hydraulics.
July 10, 2026 - DePoly has inaugurated a demonstration plant for the depolymerisation of polyester waste at CIMO in Monthey, ahead of a planned move to industrial scale.
November 22, 2024 - The polyurethane equipment manufacturer acquires a majority stake in Linden Polyurethane.
February 11, 2025 - Production closures announced in Japan, Spain and Thailand as the company shifts focus from basic chemicals to specialties.
September 24, 2025 - Negotiations launched with a potential buyer; closing of the transaction expected in mid-2026 if successful.
December 17, 2025 - A private equity vehicle backed by Vórtx Capital and IG4 Capital will take over Novonor’s stake and share control of the petrochemical group with Petrobras.
January 21, 2026 - The European PVC producer has filed for insolvency for its plants in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, and Runcorn, United Kingdom.
With strong exhibitor interest and regional support, the event will remain at its traditional Lake Constance location for at least five more years.
