March 10, 2026 - The US investment firm will not buy Lanxess’s minority stake in the joint venture in 2026, reopening the contractual windows for 2027 and 2028.
February 18, 2026 - Capacity for cyclo-olefin polymers used in electronics and medical applications will increase by 30%.
February 10, 2026 - Jonas Borgsten will take up the role of Global Business Director next March, succeeding Martin Rathke.
February 3, 2026 - Harmonised branding and material names simplify selection; specifications and certifications remain unchanged to ensure continuity.
February 2, 2026 - Syensqo and Genesis Medical Plastics are offering polysulfone rods and plates for prototyping and application development of implantable devices.
January 21, 2026 - Production costs exceed market purchase prices, making industrial operations unsustainable, the company said.
January 21, 2026 - From April, engineering plastics move under the Group’s new High Performance Polymers strategic business unit.
January 13, 2026 - US$20 million Rilsan Clear unit starts up to meet rising demand for high-performance transparent materials.
January 8, 2026 - The Saudi group divests its European petrochemicals business and its engineering thermoplastics activities in Europe and the Americas through two separate transactions worth more than $950 million.
December 9, 2025 - Domestic sites to focus on high-end products while commodity lines move to lower-cost European locations. Around 100 positions affected.
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.
March 13, 2026 - The government plans to amend the 2026 Budget Law, dropping the requirement that eligible machinery be made in the European Union or the European Economic Area.
March 13, 2026 - The Norwegian company will refocus on metals and materials while cutting costs and reducing its workforce.
March 13, 2026 - SKZ and Fraunhofer IIS are developing an automatic device for integration into existing production lines to reduce scrap and stabilise processes.
March 13, 2026 - The new body is intended to safeguard long-term cohesion between ownership and management while leaving operational responsibilities with the Board.
March 11, 2026 - The German injection moulding machine maker has also announced a new range of vertical presses for Asian markets, to be built in China in partnership with Tayu Machinery.
March 11, 2026 - The ECHA committee has taken a further step in the EU process that could lead to broad limits on the manufacture, sale and use of PFAS.
March 13, 2026 - The government plans to amend the 2026 Budget Law, dropping the requirement that eligible machinery be made in the European Union or the European Economic Area.
March 13, 2026 - The Norwegian company will refocus on metals and materials while cutting costs and reducing its workforce.
January 27, 2026 - Three industry majors have agreed to jointly operate two crackers and close a third, investing in bioethanol-based processes.
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.
A two-day programme in Amsterdam will address EU regulation, investment conditions and emerging markets, including polyurethane recycling.
Visitor sign-up for the Milan triennial on plastics, rubber and composites begins in ten days.
With strong exhibitor interest and regional support, the event will remain at its traditional Lake Constance location for at least five more years.
