August 7, 2026 - The TRA has opened investigations into PET and S-PVC imports following applications from two UK producers.
June 24, 2026 - The anti-dumping measures introduced in February on imports from China, the United States and Saudi Arabia have been made definitive.
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.
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%.
February 17, 2026 - Tariffs of up to 21.7% imposed on imports from Taiwan and South Korea following in-depth investigation.
November 21, 2025 - The Commission has upheld the dumping complaint filed earlier this year by Lanxess and Radici Chimica, introducing provisional measures.
July 29, 2025 - Imports from China, Taiwan and Thailand hit with anti-dumping tariffs of up to 33%.
May 22, 2025 - Imports from China and Vietnam scrutinized by the European Commission following complaints from European manufacturers.
January 14, 2025 - Evidence shows underpriced imports harming European industry. Tariffs range from 58% to 100%.
October 18, 2024 - The association Glass Fibre Europe welcomes the introduction of provisional duties pending the conclusion of EU investigations.
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.
September 8, 2026 - The French group has acquired domestic company Polyex, a specialist in polyethylene film extrusion and industrial packaging.
September 8, 2026 - For the German group, this is its second acquisition in the sheet segment in just a few months.
September 4, 2026 - Belgian manufacturer has acquired Mirandola-based Sidam, a manufacturer of disposable medical devices for fluid management.
September 4, 2026 - A new line at Panoli for PPS-, PEEK-, PPA- and PARA-based engineering polymers will mainly target the automotive sector.
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.
September 4, 2026 - A new line at Panoli for PPS-, PEEK-, PPA- and PARA-based engineering polymers will mainly target the automotive sector.
September 4, 2026 - Belgian manufacturer has acquired Mirandola-based Sidam, a manufacturer of disposable medical devices for fluid management.
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.
September 1, 2026 - Polyblend will upgrade a compounding line in Germany, with production due to start by the end of 2027.
September 3, 2026 - Car Top Systems becomes an independent automotive supplier with operations in Europe, Asia and the Americas.
With strong exhibitor interest and regional support, the event will remain at its traditional Lake Constance location for at least five more years.
