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Andrea Benedetti to head REPI LLC

June 24, 2026 - The appointment follows the company’s recent expansion at its Dallas, North Carolina site.

Venator’s Duisburg site finds a buyer

January 22, 2026 - ICIG to take over the titanium dioxide and additives plant, safeguarding jobs and development plans.

Arkema considers additives divestment

December 23, 2025 - A proposal will be formalized in the early months of next year for the sale of MBS and AIMPA to the Indian group Praana.

Nachmann opens to private equity

November 13, 2025 - F&P Equity Partners takes control of the historic Italian supplier of chemical specialties for plastics and composites.

Biesterfeld to distribute Lanxess additives in CEE

November 7, 2025 - Agreement covers specialty plasticizers and flame retardants across 15 Central and Eastern European countries.

Venator sells TiO2 plant in England

October 17, 2025 - LB Group expands European footprint with acquisition of the Greatham site and titanium dioxide assets, aiming to restart production and strengthen global competitiveness.

SI Group strengthens presence in Europe

October 3, 2025 - A new distribution agreement with Azelis will extend coverage to the EMEA market starting Jan. 1, 2026.

ICCA expands Plastic Additives Database

August 9, 2025 - Wider coverage and a comprehensive new analysis aim to bolster transparency, close critical data gaps and strengthen global chemical governance.

Polichem joins forces with Greenchemicals in Italy

December 9, 2024 - Greenchemicals acquires production site and application laboratory for additive formulations in engineering plastics.

LAST NEWS

Six priorities for circular plastics

September 8, 2026 - The industry is renewing calls for the European Commission to take action on competitiveness, recycling, energy, controls and investment in the sector.

Sphere boosts flexible packaging

September 8, 2026 - The French group has acquired domestic company Polyex, a specialist in polyethylene film extrusion and industrial packaging.

Röchling expands sheet business in Spain

September 8, 2026 - For the German group, this is its second acquisition in the sheet segment in just a few months.

Plastiflex invests in Italian healthcare

September 4, 2026 - Belgian manufacturer has acquired Mirandola-based Sidam, a manufacturer of disposable medical devices for fluid management.

Syensqo doubles compounding capacity in India

September 4, 2026 - A new line at Panoli for PPS-, PEEK-, PPA- and PARA-based engineering polymers will mainly target the automotive sector.

PLA recycling closes the loop

September 4, 2026 - ReBioCycle has demonstrated at pilot scale that PLA can be sorted from mixed plastic waste and chemically recycled back into virgin-quality material.

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Six priorities for circular plastics

September 8, 2026 - The industry is renewing calls for the European Commission to take action on competitiveness, recycling, energy, controls and investment in the sector.

PLA recycling closes the loop

September 4, 2026 - ReBioCycle has demonstrated at pilot scale that PLA can be sorted from mixed plastic waste and chemically recycled back into virgin-quality material.

Syensqo doubles compounding capacity in India

September 4, 2026 - A new line at Panoli for PPS-, PEEK-, PPA- and PARA-based engineering polymers will mainly target the automotive sector.

Plastiflex invests in Italian healthcare

September 4, 2026 - Belgian manufacturer has acquired Mirandola-based Sidam, a manufacturer of disposable medical devices for fluid management.

Marelli to stay in lenders' hands

July 30, 2025 - Search for a buyer falls through; Chapter 11 exit slated for 2026 under the ownership of its principal lenders.

EVENTS

Friedrichshafen Oct. 12–16, 2026

Plastics fair Fakuma confirms Friedrichshafen

With strong exhibitor interest and regional support, the event will remain at its traditional Lake Constance location for at least five more years.