April 24, 2025 - Losses widened in Eni’s chemical division in the first quarter of 2025 amid continued pressure from stronger competition in Asia and North America.
April 2, 2025 - We visited and filmed the new Versalis mechanical recycling plant for styrenic waste, built on the grounds of the former petrochemical site in Venice.
March 25, 2025 - A new plant for post-consumer expanded polystyrene recovery, including closed-loop applications in the construction sector, is unveiled to the press.
March 12, 2025 - Four out of five labor Unions back ENI’s Plan for basic chemicals in Italy – Filctem-Cgil stands firm in opposition.
February 27, 2025 - Despite a slight increase in volumes, margins remain under pressure due to challenging macroeconomic conditions. Restructuring plan moves forward amid Union opposition.
February 14, 2025 - The Novamont CEO is among 22 international engineers admitted to the National Academy of Engineering's 2025 class.
February 6, 2025 - Demonstration plant in Italy completed with Hoop technology. Inauguration scheduled in the coming months.
February 3, 2025 - Stefano Fabris succeeds Marco Chiappani at the helm of the Italian PVC compounder controlled by Versalis.
January 20, 2025 - The decision communicated by unions. The plant closure is part of ENI Group's broader restructuring plan for its chemical operations.
January 10, 2025 - Schedule announced for conversion of Italian site. Polyethylene production to continue as gigafactory project replaces basic chemicals operations.
June 6, 2025 - For the third consecutive year, Germany’s plastics machinery industry remains under pressure, and only a swift rebound in orders could prevent further revenue contraction in 2025.
June 6, 2025 - Alpek and Kuraray will halt production of virgin and recycled PET resins at two plants on opposite sides of the globe.
June 6, 2025 - The American chemical company will sell its 50% stake in DowAksa to Turkish partner Aksa for $125 million.
June 5, 2025 - Ongoing negotiations with German group Aequita cover major olefins and polyolefins assets in France, Germany, the U.K., and Spain.
June 5, 2025 - The goal is to sort polyolefin-based packaging into food-grade and non-food-grade streams to enable closed-loop recycling in line with the PPWR.
June 5, 2025 - Projects at risk include polyester chemical recycling and green hydrogen–based ethylene production, both in Texas.
May 30, 2025 - The report by Assorimap, Italy's plastics recyclers association, paints a grim picture of the post-consumer plastic recovery sector. The industry's very survival is at stake.
June 5, 2025 - Ongoing negotiations with German group Aequita cover major olefins and polyolefins assets in France, Germany, the U.K., and Spain.
December 18, 2024 - Third addition to Koinos Capital's masterbatch group in Italy after Ultrabatch and Masterbatch.
June 6, 2025 - For the third consecutive year, Germany’s plastics machinery industry remains under pressure, and only a swift rebound in orders could prevent further revenue contraction in 2025.
May 30, 2025 - Three new investors bring fresh funding to the Italian mechatronics hub controlled by holding company Groupack.
A new session of the UNEP Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) has been scheduled for August in Geneva.
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.
