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Latest european plastics news

Companies

21.09.2026 POLITEM  Turkish compounder seeks stronger presence in European market / Cooperation with distributor Nordmann underway

21.09.2026 ALPLA  Two plants opened in Turkey / Capacity expansion for plastic packaging to serve regional market

18.09.2026 SAUDI ARAMCO  Oil and gas major reportedly considering sale of elastomer manufacturer Arlanxeo

18.09.2026 SCHÜTZ  Ground broken for IBC plant next to BASF headquarters in Germany / Up to 100 jobs to be created / Production to start in summer 2027

17.09.2026 BIC  French consumer goods manufacturer unveils strategy, structure / Fall in turnover in H1 2026

17.09.2026 PLASTIC ENERGY  Stake in French recycling plant in Grandpuits sold to partner TotalEnergies

16.09.2026 BIEGLO  PEI distribution for Indian manufacturer Gharda in Europe

16.09.2026 TEIJIN  Ultrapolymers takes over PC distribution in Europe

15.09.2026 VYNOVA  Court extends creditor protection for Vynova Belgium again / Preparations for restart of PVC plant in Beek on schedule

15.09.2026 ADNOC  Emirati state-owned enterprise no longer intends to invest in European chemicals sector / Plans to focus on energy sector instead

15.09.2026 RENOLIT  Plastics processor invests EUR 56 mn in mixing plant in Germany / Healthcare division spin-off on schedule

14.09.2026 EVONIK  German downsizing continues despite earnings relief / Hamburg and Bitterfeld sites to get the axe / Around 90 jobs affected

14.09.2026 AXIA PLASTICS  Distribution of polymers from ExxonMobil expanded

14.09.2026 BORYSZEW  Earnings improve / Automotive business moves in reverse / Entry into drone industry

14.09.2026 SCHÜTZ  Acquires Italian IBC reconditioner and recycler Repack

11.09.2026 SADARA  Dow reportedly plans to exit Saudi joint venture with Saudi Aramco

10.09.2026 ADURO CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES  Saipem to support first industrial-scale chemical recycling plant / 10,000 t/y facility planned at Chemelot in the Netherlands

10.09.2026 RÖCHLING  Industrial division acquires Spanish pressed-sheet manufacturer Polypres

09.09.2026 LEUNA-POLYAMID  No investor in sight / 'Market conditions prevent viable production in Leuna' / Shutdown in October

09.09.2026 FORVIA  Auto supplier's divisions show mixed performance in H1 / Shift towards volume segment begins to pay off

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People

02.09.2026 EUPC Erich Cuaz appointed new Director General

31.08.2026 EVONIK  Speciality chemicals group appoints interim CEO following chief's surgery

25.02.2026 COVESTRO  CEO Steilemann announces departure in 2028

12.02.2026 BIESTERFELD  Jonas Borgsten appointed global business director, engineered polymers

08.01.2026 CEFIC  BASF CEO Markus Kamieth appointed president of Europe's chemical industry association

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Markets

21.09.2026 ITALY  Corepla placed under judicial administration / Court measure linked to Synextra investigation / Consortium says operations to continue

21.09.2026 RIGID PET FILM  PPWR triggers push for development / Capacity increase essential – Forum Rezyklat study / NAPCOR calls for political support

18.09.2026 LOGISTICS  Suez return collides with congestion / Saudi crude exports hit by pipeline disruption / China opens 134 km long Pinglu Canal

18.09.2026 TURKEY  Recycling seen as route to import cuts / Secondary materials face tougher quality demands / Recycled plastics meet food-contact barriers

17.09.2026 EUROPEAN CHEMICAL INDUSTRY  Q1 output declines further on weak demand / No relief in energy costs / Export, import volumes down significantly – Cefic

16.09.2026 PLASTIC PACKAGING GERMANY  Minimum standard for packaging recyclability updated / New rules align definitions with PPWR / Revised testing approach for coatings, adhesives

15.09.2026 PLASTICS RECYCLING EUROPE  French industry group Polyvia outlines plans to strengthen local plastics production / Need to combat rising dependence on imports / Bvse backs call to stabilise plastics value chain

15.09.2026 POLYETHYLENE  Economics not only factor in global competitiveness / China capacity build-up could reshape trade flows and pressure margins by 2030 – McKinsey report

11.09.2026 LOGISTICS  Military escalation in Strait of Hormuz again curbs freight traffic / Rhine water level falls back to critical levels

09.09.2026 PLASTICS RECYCLING  PRE report examines recycling approaches, challenges, progress in Europe / Focus on key plastics waste streams

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Production and Engineering

21.09.2026 ROWASOL German additive producer launches biobased liquid colour range

17.09.2026 ALPLA Packaging manufacturer launches stackable PET beverage container

03.09.2026 DEMETER Start-up launches biobased water- and oil-repellent coating for textiles as alternative to PFAS

26.08.2026 RESEARCH Birka, Aimplas, Ideko to develop recyclable lightweight composite panels for transport sector

20.08.2026 DOW Chemicals major partners with Adient to launch bio-attributed PU seating foam

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Industry

21.09.2026 FRANCE  Packaging association Elipso urges Paris to work out details of DRS / Plans to seek ruling from EU Court of Justice if France passes EPR draft law / Group accuses distributors of evading liability

18.09.2026 EU LEGISLATION  Commission updates rules governing long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids / Goal is phase-out / Compliance issues may become thornier

17.09.2026 PLASTICS RECYCLING  PolyCert launches certification scheme for recycled plastics in food contact / Audit-based scheme aligned with EU regulation

16.09.2026 CAUCASUS  Plastics regulation reaches Europe's periphery / Producers across region weigh in on impact of restrictions / Calls made to establish recycling infrastructure, instead of restrictions

16.09.2026 UK  DRS operator announces producer fees / Drinks producers face no fee for first 15 months after launch

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