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Latest european plastics news

Companies

17.10.2025 LEGO  Major expansion of plant in Hungary completed / Over 1,000 injection moulding machines now on site

17.10.2025 CARBOLIQ  Chemical recycling plant to be built at Chempark in Germany

17.10.2025 HAITIAN  Injection moulding machines for Europe to come from Serbia in future / Slight growth targeted for 2025

17.10.2025 TEDERIC Chinese injection moulding machine manufacturer sees signs of market recovery / Stable prospects for 2026

16.10.2025 GUALA CLOSURES  Market entry in pharmaceutical packaging sector / Takeover of Austrian closure specialist KWK

16.10.2025 GCR  New subsidiary focuses on recycled polyolefins for mobility, E&E applications

16.10.2025 NGR  Austrian manufacturer of recycling systems looking to expand presence in Asia / Cooperation with Leistritz

16.10.2025 GRAMMER  Seat manufacturer reports improved operations in Q3

15.10.2025 BOSCH SIEMENS  Home appliances manufacturer to close German plants / Loss of further 1,400 jobs

15.10.2025 BOREALIS  More cross-linked PE in Sweden / Two new plants / Focus on cable applications

15.10.2025 KAUTEX  Sales target for 2025 to be missed / ‘A new start takes time' – CEO Wedell

15.10.2025 GABRIEL-CHEMIE  Masterbatch specialist opens expanded site in Hungary

15.10.2025 CLARIANT  Expansion of flame retardants and stabilisers in China

15.10.2025 HROMATKA  Distribution cooperation for PA 12 expanded by Evonik

14.10.2025 MERAXIS  Rehau compounding plant in Germany to be assigned to distributor

14.10.2025 OP MOBILITY  French automotive supplier opens sixth plant in India / Seventh already under construction

14.10.2025 BIESTERFELD  Distributor expands application technology services for polymer additives in DACH region

14.10.2025 KRAUSSMAFFEI  ‘Not everything is negative' / Future lies in smaller, all-electric machines / Potential in additive plastics processing – CEO Stech

14.10.2025 SUMITOMO DEMAG  Job cuts done – at least for now / Sales continue to stagnate

13.10.2025 ENGEL  US tech provider Trexel acquired / Injection moulding machine maker anticipates further drop in sales

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People

18.09.2025 SYENSQO Division head Radossich to succeed CEO Kadri

03.09.2025 KEM ONE  Paolo Barbieri no longer at the helm of PVC manufacturer

18.07.2025 FLEXIBLE PACKAGING EUROPE  Industry association elects new chair

08.07.2025 EUPC  New films group formed within plastics converters' association / Zelcher elected founding president

01.07.2025 PLASTICS EUROPE  Benny Mermans named president of European trade association

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Markets

16.10.2025 LOGISTICS  Trade conflict between China and US escalates / Labour strikes add strain to global shipping

16.10.2025 POLYURETHANE MARKET  Americas output restrained by weak demand in 2025 / Brazil strongest performer in South America / Fastest growth for rigid foam sector – IAL Consultants

15.10.2025 HEALTHCARE AND PLASTIC  Waste volumes in Europe, North America seen rising up to 40% by 2040 if no action taken on SUPs / Systemiq, Eunomia report highlights strategies for hospitals, suppliers

13.10.2025 PLASTICS AND RUBBER MACHINERY  Euromap anticipates brighter outlook / Positive signals at K 2025

13.10.2025 PACKAGING  Market shift from plastic to paper expected in certain end-use sectors / Greater competition expected between both substrates by 2030 – Smithers report

10.10.2025 LOGISTICS  Freight rates remain at previous week's levels on most routes

09.10.2025 UK CONSTRUCTION  Activity declines again, pace of contraction eases

08.10.2025 PLASTICS PRODUCTION  European output stagnates amid global growth / Circular volumes shift to Asia – Plastics Europe report

07.10.2025 IRAN  EUR 8.5 bn invested in Chabahar petrochemical hub / Export prospects unclear as US reimposes sanctions on key seaport

06.10.2025 CHEMICAL INDUSTRY GERMANY  ‘Gloomy mood' in the ‘autumn of reforms' / Production significantly below previous year's level – VCI

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Production and Engineering

06.10.2025 LUBRIZOL US-based speciality chemicals firm to unveil TPU technologies at K 2025

25.09.2025 E-MOBILITY Aimplas road tests new e-scooter / Two-wheeler features plastic parts with embedded electronics

17.09.2025 MILLIKEN Additives manufacturer partners with OQ to launch clarified random copolymer for injection moulding

15.09.2025 RECYCLING Aimplas gains RecyClass accreditation for automotive, E&E testing

10.09.2025 BASF Petchem major unveils water-permeable polyamide for meat casings

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Industry

17.10.2025 EPSE Awards ceremony honours innovation and sustainability at K 2025 in Germany

16.10.2025 PLASTICS AND HEALTH  UK close to restricting BPA in food packaging / Rules to be aligned with EU, Canada

07.10.2025 UN PLASTICS TREATY  Chair of failed INC talks reportedly to step down / Luis Vayas Valdivieso said to be leaving for ‘personal and professional reasons'

01.10.2025 PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT  Council of the EU passes pellet regulation to reduce microplastics contamination

01.10.2025 PFAS  California legislation would restrict or ban ‘forever chemicals' in non-stick coatings / Cookware industry incensed / Governor's signature awaited

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