Italy
medical

PSU stock shapes for medical application

February 2, 2026 - Syensqo and Genesis Medical Plastics are offering polysulfone rods and plates for prototyping and application development of implantable devices.

Renolit launches carve-out of medical division

December 11, 2025 - Healthcare unit to operate independently from 2026, with full legal split due by end of 2027.

Leadership change at Greiner Bio-One

November 28, 2025 - Sebastian Heiner takes over from Ilke Panzer to guide the company’s next growth phase in medical and life science technologies.

Hospital plastics reborn through chemical recycling

October 24, 2025 - A Dutch pilot project gives new life to non-contaminated medical waste, turning it into high-quality packaging materials.

Arterex expands into medical tubing

July 29, 2025 - Italian group acquires U.S.-based Xponent Global, specializing in medical-device extrusion in ISO Class 8 cleanrooms.

Husky expands portfolio with Multishot

March 18, 2025 - Acquisition includes secondary injection unit and rotary platen technologies from MGS Healthcare Manufacturing.

TekniPlex investments in Italy and Belgium

January 14, 2025 - Injection-blow molding capacity increased at the Modena facility cleanroom. Innovations in recyclable blister packaging.

Spectrum Medical grows in Italy’s biomedical sector

September 4, 2024 - The UK-based group has taken control of Italian firm RB-Mold&Mold, headquartered near Modena.

LAST NEWS

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.

Italy to drop “Made in EU” rule from new 5.0 tax incentive

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.

Elkem reorganises after silicones deal with Bluestar

March 13, 2026 - The Norwegian company will refocus on metals and materials while cutting costs and reducing its workforce.

AI to detect extrusion defects

March 13, 2026 - SKZ and Fraunhofer IIS are developing an automatic device for integration into existing production lines to reduce scrap and stabilise processes.

Sirmax sets up Family Council to steer continuity

March 13, 2026 - The new body is intended to safeguard long-term cohesion between ownership and management while leaving operational responsibilities with the Board.

Arburg bets on Trend machines to revive sales

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.

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SEAC clears draft opinion on PFAS restriction

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.

Italy to drop “Made in EU” rule from new 5.0 tax incentive

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.

Elkem reorganises after silicones deal with Bluestar

March 13, 2026 - The Norwegian company will refocus on metals and materials while cutting costs and reducing its workforce.

Japan to streamline ethylene capacity

January 27, 2026 - Three industry majors have agreed to jointly operate two crackers and close a third, investing in bioethanol-based processes.

EU finalizes provisional ELV Regulation deal

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.

EVENTS

Amsterdam, 5–6 May 2026

PRS Europe 2026 agenda unveiled

A two-day programme in Amsterdam will address EU regulation, investment conditions and emerging markets, including polyurethane recycling.

Milan, 9–12 June 2026

Plast 2026: free registration opens 2 March

Visitor sign-up for the Milan triennial on plastics, rubber and composites begins in ten days.

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.