January 27, 2026 - Negotiations have concluded successfully, paving the way for the elimination or sharp reduction of tariffs on chemicals, machinery and plastics.
November 28, 2025 - Anti-dumping tariffs on certain continuous filament products from Asia have been increased following a review. Glass Fibre Europe welcomes the move.
November 21, 2025 - The Commission has upheld the dumping complaint filed earlier this year by Lanxess and Radici Chimica, introducing provisional measures.
November 11, 2025 - Chemical group files cases against low-cost, high-carbon chemical imports it says threaten European industry.
July 30, 2025 - Inclusion of select chemicals in a zero-for-zero tariff list offers some relief, yet Brussels must fast-track its Chemical Industry Action Plan and secure broader free-trade deals.
July 30, 2025 - Italian plastics and rubber machinery builders warn the new duties threaten a market that generates about 10% of their global turnover.
June 27, 2025 - Five-year tariffs range from 27% to 63%, with exemptions for vertical and all-electric machines.
May 22, 2025 - Imports from China and Vietnam scrutinized by the European Commission following complaints from European manufacturers.
May 20, 2025 - Imports of polyacetal from the U.S., EU, Taiwan and Japan hit with tariffs of up to 74.9%
May 9, 2025 - A wide range of products, including plastics and rubber—both semi-finished and finished goods—as well as processing machinery and components, could soon be targeted by the EU’s countermeasures.
February 13, 2026 - A strategic partnership has been forged to promote the reuse or recycling of components from end-of-life vehicles.
February 13, 2026 - UpSolv has achieved technological maturity for its solvent-based dissolution and purification process for styrenic waste.
February 13, 2026 - Fourteen companies form a Japan-led value chain to convert used cooking oil into plastics for consumer electronics.
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.
February 12, 2026 - Cannon has released details of the POSSIBLE research programme, which it will present at JEC World in Paris.
February 10, 2026 - Start-up pushed to early 2027 amid softer packaging demand and sharply higher construction and labour costs.
February 12, 2026 - Finance and HR to be consolidated in India; Supply Chain to Kuala Lumpur, with regional hubs retained.
February 9, 2026 - Draft implementing act approved: mass balance with “fuel-use exempt” included; extra-EU rPET excluded until November 2027.
February 13, 2026 - Fourteen companies form a Japan-led value chain to convert used cooking oil into plastics for consumer electronics.
January 29, 2026 - Indorama Ventures’ Dutch plants, transferred to MAK Germany, will be relocated to the Port of Sohar.
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.
A two-day programme in Amsterdam will address EU regulation, investment conditions and emerging markets, including polyurethane recycling.
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.
