August 4, 2026 - The new BOPP film line, based on LISIM echnology supplied by Brückner Maschinenbau, will be inaugurated in September.
April 7, 2025 - Sonoco’s film extrusion and thermoforming operations are now part of Japanese industrial group Toppan.
March 25, 2025 - The Japanese group expands its footprint in BOPP film production through a deal with Cheyne Strategic Value Credit, strengthening its position in sustainable packaging.
December 20, 2024 - Sonoco to Sell Thermoformed & Flexible Packaging business unit to Japan’s Toppan Group.
August 7, 2026 - Barges are operating with sharply reduced loads as drought affects one of northern Europe’s main logistics corridors.
August 7, 2026 - The TRA has opened investigations into PET and S-PVC imports following applications from two UK producers.
August 7, 2026 - With a new ownership structure following administration proceedings, the UK recycler is preparing to relaunch its activities under the leadership of its founder.
August 5, 2026 - The Council of Ministers has approved a decree-law introducing mandatory compostability requirements for certain types of single-use packaging. Assobioplastiche has welcomed the decision.
August 5, 2026 - A new 50,000-tonne-per-year facility has increased the Chongqing site’s total capacity to 210,000 tonnes per year. The first batches have already been shipped to Europe.
August 4, 2026 - The new engineering thermoplastics company was created following Mutares’ acquisition of the Engineering Thermoplastics business.
July 27, 2026 - The company, part of Germany’s Hillenbrand Group, has announced plans to close its engineering operations in Ferrara.
August 4, 2026 - The new engineering thermoplastics company was created following Mutares’ acquisition of the Engineering Thermoplastics business.
August 4, 2026 - The ruling does not challenge the antitrust infringement but rejects Shell’s civil damages claim.
August 4, 2026 - The €143.5 million deal strengthens the Swedish group’s thermoplastic compounding activities for Wire & Cable applications.
August 5, 2026 - The Council of Ministers has approved a decree-law introducing mandatory compostability requirements for certain types of single-use packaging. Assobioplastiche has welcomed the decision.
With strong exhibitor interest and regional support, the event will remain at its traditional Lake Constance location for at least five more years.
