May 19, 2026 - Growth has almost ground to a halt. Plastics Europe warns that, without timely action, Europe risks losing its industrial leadership and missing its climate targets.
April 9, 2026 - Through their three trade associations, the plastics value chain has welcomed the intention to revive the Circular Plastics Alliance, while calling for targeted, concrete and urgent action.
November 21, 2025 - Associations warn that without urgent policy measures, Europe will miss its 2030 targets and lose competitiveness to non-EU markets.
August 4, 2025 - The European Commission launches a public consultation to gather insights, opinions and contributions on the matter.
July 30, 2025 - Mounting energy costs, coupled with persistently low prices for virgin resin, have forced the group to wind down its MultiPet and Multiport lines in Germany by year-end.
April 30, 2025 - Installed capacity for polypropylene and HDPE recovery remained flat in 2023. EU targets at risk, warns Plastics Recyclers Europe.
April 30, 2025 - Selected through a competition by Plastics Europe Germany, they will face off in two pitch sessions during K2025 in Düsseldorf.
November 29, 2024 - The European Parliament approves the 'corrigendum' to the text of the new EU regulation. Only the EU Council's ratification and publication in the Official Journal remain pending.
October 30, 2024 - Top executives from various industries, including the chemical and packaging, are urging governments to reach an agreement at the upcoming summit in Busan.
June 5, 2026 - Schwarz Group reports progress on packaging reduction and recycled material use, and launches a broader circular-economy plan for 2030.
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.
June 5, 2026 - Aria uses computer vision and artificial intelligence to make injection molding processes more stable, efficient and repeatable.
June 5, 2026 - PepsiCo has started using Eastman’s PET Renew resin in bottles under a multi-year framework agreement.
June 3, 2026 - Jean-Marc Galvez takes the helm at EuPC, with a focus on innovation, competitiveness and circularity.
June 3, 2026 - More than 120 associations and companies are calling for the prompt and effective implementation of the EU Packaging Regulation to support investment, recycling and circularity.
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.
April 16, 2026 - First part of EN 18120 published. Ceflex highlights complementarity with the D4ACE programme for flexible packaging.
July 30, 2025 - Search for a buyer falls through; Chapter 11 exit slated for 2026 under the ownership of its principal lenders.
December 12, 2025 - Progress in the legislative process for new rules on vehicle circularity and end-of-life management. PlasticsEurope voices concern over revised recycling targets.
February 11, 2025 - Production closures announced in Japan, Spain and Thailand as the company shifts focus from basic chemicals to specialties.
With strong exhibitor interest and regional support, the event will remain at its traditional Lake Constance location for at least five more years.
