May 8, 2026 - The European Commission has made the anti-dumping measures imposed last November definitive, with duties ranging from 29.1% to 42.3%.
April 16, 2026 - Definitive anti-dumping tariffs target shipments from Egypt, Bahrain and Thailand, covering around 200,000 tonnes a year.
April 9, 2026 - Up to 50% on the value of the entire equipment, with a tariff cap of 15% for injection molding machines and molds.
March 3, 2026 - Provisional measures target imports of 1,4-butanediol (BDO) from China, Saudi Arabia and the United States.
February 17, 2026 - Tariffs of up to 21.7% imposed on imports from Taiwan and South Korea following in-depth investigation.
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.
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.
