May 14, 2026 - The US company has reached an agreement with its key lenders and aims to emerge quickly from the process while maintaining business continuity.
October 13, 2025 - Rho and Porto Marghera sites in Italy to close by year-end; polystyrene production in Schkopau also under review.
February 28, 2025 - Trinseo introduces a new grade with up to 30% rPS for direct food contact, produced at its Schkopau facility.
December 18, 2024 - After Trinseo, Germany's Röhm, in partnership with NextChem, has chosen Italy to host a new depolymerization plant.
November 14, 2024 - Licensing agreement and sale of production assets in Stade, Germany, to support Deepak’s expansion in India.
October 1, 2024 - Restructuring initiatives expected to result in $45 million to $50 million in annualized profitability improvement.
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.
