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Latest european plastics news

Companies

20.10.2026 BASF / HIGHSUN  Producers plan European joint venture in PA 6 sector / Possible revival for Fibrant caprolactam in Netherlands

20.10.2026 EUROTEC  Turkish compounder expands capacity / Target markets include Europe, particularly Germany

20.10.2026 ASTERIA  Belgian label maker continues expansion with acquisition in Netherlands

19.10.2026 RECYCLING  UBA studies differences in recyclate certifications / RecyClass achieves highest rating / TecPart urges uniform EU documentation rules

19.10.2026 WITTMANN  Full-year growth forecast at 10% / Injection moulding machine maker expands R&D in China

16.10.2026 ENGEL  Injection moulding machine maker targets 10% sales growth / North America drives expansion / Europe shows first signs of recovery

16.10.2026 BLUESTAR SILICONES  Launch of masterbatches with recycled content, PFAS-free silicone materials

15.10.2026 COVESTRO Producer plans to cut Antwerp PC capacity by 75% amid global oversupply

15.10.2026 RECARO AIRCRAFT SEATING  Aircraft seat manufacturer expands Polish plant / Double-digit million-euro investment

14.10.2026 GRAMMER  Automotive supplier issues profit warning / Higher costs, Iran war weigh on earnings

14.10.2026 ENVIRONMENT USA  Supreme Court hears climate case against ExxonMobil, Suncor Energy / Justices weigh federal pre-emption, jurisdiction / Other lawsuits pending

14.10.2026 BOROUGE INTERNATIONAL  Group to expand mechanical recycling capacity in Austria, Germany

14.10.2026 2G CPR  Chemical recycling plant for plastics waste planned in Spain

13.10.2026 LEGO  Toymaker starts using e-methanol for selected plastic elements

13.10.2026 MASTERPRESS  Polish converter expands flexible packaging capacity with new pouch line

13.10.2026 B-PLAST 2000  German recycler to invest EUR 17 mn in HQ expansion / New extrusion line and production hall planned / Site area to more than double

13.10.2026 FEBO  Italian distributor establishes own subsidiary for engineering thermoplastics in Morocco

12.10.2026 BIOPLASTICS  Investment plans for biobased plastics outpace purchases / Cost, performance remain barriers – Braskem study

12.10.2026 SABERT  Food packaging specialist acquired by US investment fund Butterfly Equity

09.10.2026 OPMOBILITY  Auto supplier steps up restructuring in Germany, France amid falling call-offs, lower vehicle production / Full-year forecast lowered

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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

19.10.2026 PACKAGING  Better rigid packaging design would benefit workers in LMICs / Report recommends three key principles to boost recycling, cut plastics pollution, and raise incomes

19.10.2026 EUROPEAN TRADE  EU plastics exports slip in 2025 / Trade surpluses decline

19.10.2026 RADICI No capacity cuts planned as combined portfolio targets e-mobility

16.10.2026 PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS  Polystyrene: TotalEnergies declares force majeure

16.10.2026 PIE INDUSTRY TALK  Webinar on PPWR: European plastics industry faces compliance challenges as key deadlines approach / Video recording now available

16.10.2026 LOGISTICS  Cargo ships under attack in Strait of Hormuz / Container backlogs in Asia

14.10.2026 PLASTICS INDUSTRY USA  Hurricane Isaias prompts temporary shutdowns / Supply unlikely to be affected / Firmer prices possible

14.10.2026 REUSABLE PACKAGING  Providers of reusable shipping packaging plan joint return network in Europe / Standardised packaging sizes and formats being tested

13.10.2026 RUSSIA  Polymer industry calls for government support as demand weakens, costs soar / Investment in equipment plunges / Number of plastics processors begins to decline

13.10.2026 PLASTIC PACKAGING GERMANY  Production rises counter to market trend / Films decline, rigid packaging gains ground – GADV study 2025

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Production and Engineering

15.10.2026 BYK German additives supplier introduces organic, inorganic additives to improve long-term thermal resistance

08.10.2026 RESEARCH Spanish tech centre Aimplas completes project on reducing environmental impact of pharmaceutical production / Advances in extrusion and solvent recovery

01.10.2026 LANXESS Chemicals group launches flame retardant for rigid PU, PIR foams

21.09.2026 ROWASOL German additive producer launches biobased liquid colour range

17.09.2026 ALPLA Packaging manufacturer launches stackable PET beverage container

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Industry

20.10.2026 PLASTICS TAX GERMANY  German Cabinet fails to reach agreement / Industry warns of competitive disadvantages through overhasty legislation

20.10.2026 UK  Winners of annual Horners Awards announced

15.10.2026 PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT  Global production cap would push up virgin plastics prices / Targeted action focused on waste management offers optimal outcome – Oxford Economics report

12.10.2026 PLASTICS TAX GERMANY  Berlin plans EUR 550/t levy as of July 2027 / Relief for recyclates planned / Implementation requires almost 800 new positions for customs authorities

02.10.2026 PACKAGING ITALY  Mandatory compostability rules confirmed by parliament under PPWR / Decree covers selected single-use packaging formats / Established biowaste system supports broader requirements

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