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Latest european plastics news

Companies

22.01.2025 USA  Producers switch off systems as seasonal precaution / No consequences expected for Europe

22.01.2025 APPI  Chinese imports force plan for Belgian recycling plant to be scrapped / Used-tyre recycler Tyros finalises plans for electric pyrolysis reactor

22.01.2025 ALPLA Packaging manufacturer takes over JV partner in Egypt

21.01.2025 PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS  Polypropylene: TotalEnergies reportedly declares another force majeure for Gonfreville, France

21.01.2025 BIESTERFELD  Distribution of Celanese's LCP, TPS high-performance polymers in EMEA region

21.01.2025 ALBIS  Distribution of diverse medical technologies from Arkema

21.01.2025 VIRIDOR  Majority shareholder KKR reportedly considering sale of UK recycling company

20.01.2025 WEBASTO German automotive supplier accelerates restructuring / Job cuts, production cutbacks become more likely

20.01.2025 SGT  French PET blow moulder expands European footprint with Axium Packaging acquisition

17.01.2025 TUPPERWARE Insolvent household goods manufacturer announces complete withdrawal from Europe

17.01.2025 INEOS STYROLUTION  Lidl brings yoghurt pots with recycled PS content to the market

16.01.2025 SCHÜTZ  Cooperation with National Plastic Factory / Production of Ecobulk IBCs in Saudi Arabia

15.01.2025 ALPLA Revenues climb 4% in 2024 / Plans to double output recycling capacity to 700,000 t by 2030

15.01.2025 FORTISCHEM  Closure of PVC production planned in Novaky, Slovakia

15.01.2025 SIBUR  EUR 2.2 bn ethylene complex commences operation at ZapSibNeftekhim in Tatarstan / Nameplate capacity to be reached in H2 2025

14.01.2025 SPOLANA  PVC production in Czech Republic on brink of collapse / Caprolactam production also discontinued

14.01.2025 LYONDELLBASELL  Exit from joint venture with German film recycler AFA Nord

13.01.2025 INEOS  Closure of ethanol plant in Grangemouth / Loss of 80 jobs in UK

13.01.2025 TEKNI-PLEX  Capacity expansion for medical technology packaging in Belgium, Italy

13.01.2025 EMIRATES BIOTECH 160,000 t/y PLA plant to be constructed in UAE / Facility leverages Sulzer Chemtech PLA technology

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People

13.01.2025 COVESTRO Leadership change at Covestro's European production sites

02.01.2025 DOMO CHEMICALS Juha Jokinen appointed chief sales officer

20.12.2024 FORVIA Martin Fischer to take over as CEO of French automotive supplier

16.12.2024 CELANESE Scott Richardson new CEO after Lori Ryerkerk steps down at end-2025

09.12.2024 DOW CHEMICAL Carter tapped as new COO / Ten Bruggencate to head construction division

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Markets

22.01.2025 EUROPEAN CAR MARKET  Rise in December EU registrations supports 2024 growth / EVs account for over half of sales last year

21.01.2025 SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING  Consumer willingness to pay extra drops in 2024 / One-third still sceptical about alternative solutions – Simon-Kucher study

20.01.2025 PLASTICS RECYCLING NETHERLANDS  Pressure on Dutch firms continues / Local market reflects problems in Europe / “Market is flooded with virgin plastics from China”

20.01.2025 EUROPEAN CHEMICAL INDUSTRY  International competitiveness still deficient / Cefic sees need for “bold action”

17.01.2025 LOGISTICS  China's export frenzy to US consistent / Freight rates shoot through the roof

17.01.2025 BIODEGRADABLE PLASTICS  Global demand for biodegradable, compostable packaging to rise by 8.8% by 2029 / Scepticism among brand owners, converters – Smithers report

15.01.2025 ELECTRIC VEHICLES  North American investments strengthen lithium-ion battery manufacturing / Additional separator-film production planned

14.01.2025 PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS  Borealis declares force majeure for HDPE, PEX from Sweden

10.01.2025 LOGISTICS  US government classifies Cosco Shipping as a ‘Chinese military company'

10.01.2025 RECYCLING AUSTRIA  Nationwide collection of plastic packaging launched / One-way deposit on drinks bottles in force since 1 January

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Production and Engineering

21.01.2025 NESTE Co-processed renewable feedstock for polymer production hits the market

17.01.2025 LEHMANN & VOSS Luvoprint launches product line for fused granulate fabrication 3D printing

15.01.2025 PET RECYCLING EPBP releases design guidelines for PET bottles, non-food products

09.12.2024 ZOTEFOAMS Polyolefin foam specialist introduces fully recyclable PP, TPU ranges

04.12.2024 RECYCLING SPAIN Consortium launches Bottle4Flex project to advance 100% rPET packaging

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Industry

22.01.2025 POM  China imposes provisional punitive tariffs on imports from EU, US, Japan, and Taiwan

21.01.2025 USA  Lawsuit for defamation, damage to business: ExxonMobil strikes back against California attorney general

17.01.2025 PLASTICS AND HEALTH  Nine PFAS added to TRI list; draft evaluations of phthalates published / EPA prepares for presidential handover

16.01.2025 PLASTICS WASTE  Thailand launches ban on plastics waste imports / Brazil amends solid waste policy to enact similar ban

16.01.2025 SWEDEN  Deposit on PET, aluminium beverage packaging raised

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