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Lone Star combines DOMO EM with RadiciGroup

May 12, 2026 - The fund has completed the acquisition of the Belgian group’s engineering plastics business, creating a new European platform in polyamide compounds.

Celanese reshapes nylon operations

May 8, 2026 - The company is repositioning its global polymerization network to improve supply chain efficiency, performance and operational agility.

Lone Star takes over Technyl polyamides

April 30, 2026 - The acquisition concerns some activities - but not the plants - of Polytechnyl, a French company belonging to the Domo Chemicals group.

Caprolactam and PA6 prices rise

April 29, 2026 - Envalior has revised its price lists again due to “ongoing geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainties”.

DOMO’s Leuna site rescued from closure

April 1, 2026 - A new company backed by InfraLeuna and Leuna-Harze has taken over the polyamide 6 production plant.

Enzymatic route to recycled nylon 6,6

February 9, 2026 - Invista and Epoch Biodesign have entered into a partnership to scale AI-engineered enzymes for the production of polymer-grade PA66.

DOMO seeks insolvency protection in Spain

February 4, 2026 - Domo Polymer Solutions Spain has filed for a “concurso de acreedores” under Spanish law. The Blanes site is currently idle.

Envalior unifies PA and PBT brands

February 3, 2026 - Harmonised branding and material names simplify selection; specifications and certifications remain unchanged to ensure continuity.

Price adjustment for adipic acid

January 26, 2026 - Lanxess announces a global increase for the intermediate used in polyamide production.

Circular eyewear with Trogamid R

January 23, 2026 - Evonik and Poliplastic have partnered to develop eyewear made from transparent polyamide partly derived from production scrap generated within the same industry.

LAST NEWS

REset Plastic closes after achieving two targets

June 5, 2026 - Schwarz Group reports progress on packaging reduction and recycled material use, and launches a broader circular-economy plan for 2030.

Brussels opens anti-dumping probe into Chinese PBAT

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.

Reducing scrap with onboard AI

June 5, 2026 - Aria uses computer vision and artificial intelligence to make injection molding processes more stable, efficient and repeatable.

From carpets to PET bottles

June 5, 2026 - PepsiCo has started using Eastman’s PET Renew resin in bottles under a multi-year framework agreement.

Change at the top of Europe’s plastics converters

June 3, 2026 - Jean-Marc Galvez takes the helm at EuPC, with a focus on innovation, competitiveness and circularity.

Industry urges timely PPWR implementation

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.

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Brussels opens anti-dumping probe into Chinese PBAT

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.

CEN standard for design for recycling

April 16, 2026 - First part of EN 18120 published. Ceflex highlights complementarity with the D4ACE programme for flexible packaging.

Marelli to stay in lenders' hands

July 30, 2025 - Search for a buyer falls through; Chapter 11 exit slated for 2026 under the ownership of its principal lenders.

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.

UBE restructures nylon supply chain

February 11, 2025 - Production closures announced in Japan, Spain and Thailand as the company shifts focus from basic chemicals to specialties.

EVENTS

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.