June 2, 2026 - The transaction, announced in March, involves the sale of BP’s refinery complex integrated with petrochemicals.
April 7, 2026 - Missile debris damaged facilities at the UAE petrochemical site, forcing a suspension of operations.
March 21, 2026 - The integrated refining and petrochemicals hub in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, is being acquired by Swiss group Klesch.
February 19, 2026 - Ineos has secured €300 million in state support to modernise and decarbonise the petrochemical complex. However, it must demonstrate measurable benefits in terms of CO2 reductions.
January 27, 2026 - Three industry majors have agreed to jointly operate two crackers and close a third, investing in bioethanol-based processes.
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.
January 8, 2026 - The 1-million-ton-per-year unit anchors the Chinese Verbund, set to become the group’s third-largest global site.
January 7, 2026 - Braskem follows other suppliers in seeking damages after the European Commission’s 2020 decision.
December 19, 2025 - The UK chemicals group commits £150 million, partly backed by government support, to keep the Scottish petrochemical hub competitive.
November 20, 2025 - The Fife Ethylene Plant may close in mid-February due to lack of government funding and failed attempts to find a buyer.
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.
