July 14, 2026 - The British group is shutting down its European chemical recycling operations amid weak demand and regulatory uncertainty.
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.
July 9, 2026 - Ineos and Recuro plan a chemical recycling plant at Bamble to supply recycled feedstock for virgin-quality polyethylene.
July 1, 2026 - Criteria have been adopted for calculation, covering both mechanical and chemical recycling, but only for EU/EEA-sourced rPET until November 2027.
June 29, 2026 - The new Nerea technology offering combines liquefaction, purification and engineering expertise for circular feedstocks.
June 22, 2026 - SynPet has secured the environmental and construction permit for a €300 million plant at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges.
June 5, 2026 - PepsiCo has started using Eastman’s PET Renew resin in bottles under a multi-year framework agreement.
May 22, 2026 - The plastics recycling exhibition and conference brought together industry players, policymakers and technology suppliers at RAI Amsterdam.
May 18, 2026 - The proposal would apply to mechanically recycled plastic, while certification is already planned for chemically recycled content.
April 22, 2026 - The acquisition of Circular Resources’ stake lifts the Norwegian company’s holding to 50.1%, while Lafor increases its share to 49.9%.
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.
