May 19, 2026 - Growth has almost ground to a halt. Plastics Europe warns that, without timely action, Europe risks losing its industrial leadership and missing its climate targets.
April 9, 2026 - Through their three trade associations, the plastics value chain has welcomed the intention to revive the Circular Plastics Alliance, while calling for targeted, concrete and urgent action.
March 23, 2026 - All key indicators remained negative in 2025, underlining the depth of the crisis facing the country’s plastics industry.
March 6, 2026 - The sector is mentioned among energy-intensive industries only as a possible candidate for a later extension of the Act’s Made in EU measures. Cefic and Plastics Europe respond.
February 23, 2026 - A call to move quickly has now come from the European chemical industry federation Cefic and its value-chain partners Fertilizers Europe and Plastics Europe.
February 17, 2026 - Versalis’ Head of Recycling has been unanimously elected by Italy’s plastics producers.
February 12, 2026 - The Antwerp Declaration Community has called for a European “industrial deal”, as the Commission signals openness to procurement preference and PlasticsEurope outlines the sector’s priorities.
January 5, 2026 - The CEO of Ineos Olefins & Polymers Europe has been elected to lead the European association of plastics manufacturers.
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.
November 26, 2025 - The new VerpackDG draft law would allow up to 5% of the plastic recycling target to be met using chemical or solvent-based processes.
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.
