PLASTICS EUROPE
Benny Mermans named president of European trade association
— By Plasteurope.com staff —
 Benny Mermans has been appointed president of Plastics Europe (Photo: Plastics Europe) |
On 26 June, Plastics Europe (Brussels; www.plasticseurope.org) announced the appointment of Benny Mermans as its new president, effective immediately. Mermans, who is vice-president of sustainability at Chevron Phillips Chemical, succeeds Marco ten Bruggencate, president of Dow’s Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure business for the EMEAI region.
Mermans takes on the role during a critical period for the plastics industry in Europe, with a continued focus on sustainability and the transition to a circular economy. He previously served as vice-president of Plastics Europe for five years and currently chairs the World Plastics Council (Brussels; www.worldplasticscouncil.org).
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While ten Bruggencate’s tenure focused on the so-called Plastics Transition – a roadmap outlining the industry’s plan to make 65% of plastics in Europe circular and climate-neutral by 2050 – Mermans is seen as better suited to steer the association and its members through the current challenging environment, marked by cost pressures and widespread plant shutdowns.
“We stand at an important crossroads for our industry,” he said. More than ever, “actions speak louder than words”.
Mermans takes on the role during a critical period for the plastics industry in Europe, with a continued focus on sustainability and the transition to a circular economy. He previously served as vice-president of Plastics Europe for five years and currently chairs the World Plastics Council (Brussels; www.worldplasticscouncil.org).
Related: EU member states endorse slower ramp-up for plastics reclaim targets in ELVR
While ten Bruggencate’s tenure focused on the so-called Plastics Transition – a roadmap outlining the industry’s plan to make 65% of plastics in Europe circular and climate-neutral by 2050 – Mermans is seen as better suited to steer the association and its members through the current challenging environment, marked by cost pressures and widespread plant shutdowns.
“We stand at an important crossroads for our industry,” he said. More than ever, “actions speak louder than words”.
01.07.2025 Plasteurope.com [258229-0]
Published on 01.07.2025