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bioplastics

Vinmar and Citroniq strike biobased PP deal

March 23, 2026 - A binding offtake agreement has been signed for half of the output from the plant to be built in Nebraska.

More sustainable materials gain ground at Lego

March 13, 2026 - Attributed bio-circular raw materials through mass balance and segregated bio-based or recycled materials are seeing broader adoption, while the Danish group posted solid 2025 results.

Toray develops bio-based PA4 for cosmetics

February 27, 2026 - New bio-based 2-pyrrolidone route targets microbeads used in personal care products, addressing a potential source of microplastics in the environment.

Embossed PLA bottle targets circularity

February 20, 2026 - Developed for the South Korean market, the bottle is designed for end-of-life chemical recycling, yielding lactic acid monomer.

NextChem brings NX Conser to China for bioplastics

February 18, 2026 - The Maire Group company will license its NX Conser Man and NX Conser Duetto technologies for DMS and BDO production.

Sony bets on bio-attributed plastics

February 13, 2026 - Fourteen companies form a Japan-led value chain to convert used cooking oil into plastics for consumer electronics.

Kraton appoints new CEO

February 9, 2026 - A quick turnaround has led to the appointment of a replacement for Marcello Boldrini at the helm of the US producer of SBCs and bio-based specialties.

FDCA start-up shifted to mid-2026

January 23, 2026 - Avantium has revised the timeline for its demonstration plant in Delfzijl following technical issues identified during commissioning, with additional remediation costs estimated at €7 million.

Mater-Bi gets a makeover

January 15, 2026 - Unveiled at Marca 2025, the new logo marks a rebranding of Novamont’s compostable bioplastic, supported by a communication campaign.

PEF moves into wine

January 15, 2026 - Packamama reserves bio-based polyethylene furanoate capacity for bottles currently made in rPET.

LAST NEWS

BASF raises its 2026 outlook

July 15, 2026 - Higher prices and volumes drove second-quarter growth, prompting the chemicals group to raise its 2026 EBITDA forecast.

Aliplast expands recycling operations in Poland

July 15, 2026 - Hera Group has signed an agreement to acquire a plant from Kronos Polymer for sorting, grinding and washing polyethylene waste.

Brindisi polyethylene plant shuts down

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.

Viridor closes Quantafuel sites

July 14, 2026 - The British group is shutting down its European chemical recycling operations amid weak demand and regulatory uncertainty.

Alfagomma joins Danfoss

July 14, 2026 - The acquisition will combine complementary manufacturing, distribution and application capabilities in mobile and industrial hydraulics.

PET chemical recycling in Switzerland

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.

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Italy-based SAIP expands with U.S. acquisition

November 22, 2024 - The polyurethane equipment manufacturer acquires a majority stake in Linden Polyurethane.

UBE restructures nylon supply chain

February 11, 2025 - Production closures announced in Japan, Spain and Thailand as the company shifts focus from basic chemicals to specialties.

Elkem enters exclusive talks to sell Silicones division

September 24, 2025 - Negotiations launched with a potential buyer; closing of the transaction expected in mid-2026 if successful.

Novonor to sell Braskem stake

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.

Trouble for two Vynova sites

January 21, 2026 - The European PVC producer has filed for insolvency for its plants in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, and Runcorn, United Kingdom.

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.