June 26, 2026 - The Romanian processor is taking over Aliaxis’ polyethylene pipe plant in northern Spain.
June 3, 2026 - Martina Conton brings experience in EU affairs, sustainability and industrial policy to the European plastic pipes association.
May 15, 2026 - The PVC4Cables and PVC4Pipes platforms are being integrated into the European PVC industry’s voluntary commitment.
April 30, 2026 - The Orbia Building & Infrastructure executive will lead the European association of plastic pipe and fittings manufacturers.
November 28, 2025 - Italian group to acquire The Compound Company, a producer of technical compounds and grafted polymers.
October 20, 2025 - A new plant in the U.S. and a joint venture in China boost the Italian group’s production capacity outside Europe.
March 18, 2025 - Przemyslaw Hruszka joins the European Association of Plastic Pipe and Fittings Manufacturers.
December 16, 2024 - The Italian group has acquired the production of smooth PVC and polyethylene pipes for potable water and gas distribution.
September 23, 2024 - Appointment in Prague on Oct. 17 for the Third Conference Organized by the PVC4Pipes Platform.
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.
