In an open letter sent to European politicians in recent days, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, President and CEO of Ineos, warns of the possible “extinction” of the chemical industry in the Old Continent. The chemical industry in Europe has been hugely important to the success of the European economy over the last century...
Eigenmann & Veronelli announced that it has completed the spin-off of its manufacturing operations to EV Produzione. The newly incorporated company inherits a heritage of over 110 years of experience and marks a strategic turning point for the Group. Specializing in the manufacturing of...
Plastics Europe strongly supports the EU’s competitiveness and decarbonisation agenda and welcomes the Clean Industrial Deal. It outlines very important and much-needed measures, including initiatives to lower energy costs, reduce red tape, and create the market demand necessary to...
Adnoc (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company) and OMV have signed an agreement to combine their respective stakes in Borealis and Borouge to create a new company, Borouge Group International, which will acquire Nova Chemicals Corporation for 13.4 billion dollars...
Kraton Corporation, a global producer of specialty polymers and high-value biobased products, announced the appointment of Prakash Kolluri as President of the Polymer Business. Kolluri’s leadership will drive Kraton’s continued growth, innovation, and expansion into high-value markets. Kolluri brings a...
Husky Technologies announced the appointment of Balaji Suresh to Chief Operations Officer (COO). With over two decades of experience in global manufacturing, supply chain, and operational leadership, Balaji Suresh brings a wealth of expertise to Husky at a pivotal moment in the company’s growth journey...
A well-known entrepreneur from Busto Arsizio (Varese, Italy) and a key figure in Rodolfo Comerio for over fifty years, Enrico Comerio passed away on 25 February 2025. The sad announcement was made by Rodolfo Comerio itself. Enrico Comerio had only recently retired from entrepreneurial life, leaving behind a...
A total of 34 Italian companies will take part in the collective exhibition coordinated by the category association Amaplast at the Plastimagen trade fair, scheduled to take place in Mexico City from 11 to 14 March 2025. It will be the largest European collective in terms of exhibition space, covering almost 700 square metres...
For high-capacity applications, CMG Granulators introduces the new G55 granulator line, available in standard configurations that cover production rates from 700 to 1,300 kg per hour. The new series includes the G55-90 and G55-120 models and features full sound insulation and an innovative feed hopper designed to...
Preregistrations are officially open for GreenPlast 2025, an event dedicated to innovation and sustainability in the plastics industry. The event, which will take place in Milan from 27 to 30 May, offers a unique opportunity for professionals and industry operators to engage in discussions about the future of plastics. Preregistration is free of charge...
Based in Adare, Ireland, Samco manufactures two families of agricultural films: soil bioplastics and one made from oxo-biodegradable resins, both for the agricultural sector. To upgrade its blown film extrusion lines used for producing these films, the company recently turned to Syncro, which...
Engel and Cannon have entered a strategic partnership to further develop innovative technologies for PUR flooding and enable industrial applications with even higher quality and efficiency. The demand for high-quality PUR-coated components is steadily increasing. Engel refers to this technology as clearmelt and...
Sirmax closed 2024 with a turnover of 420 million euros, up from 410 million euros in 2023, thanks to a 10% increase in global production volumes. Driving last year’s good performance were India, Brazil, and the United States. A slight recovery was also recorded in Europe, which accounts for...
Lone Star Funds announced that an affiliate of Lone Star Fund XII has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Specialty Chemicals and High Performance Polymers Business Areas of RadiciGroup, while the Radici family will retain control of the Advanced Textiles Solutions Business Area...
Oben Group, a global leader in high-quality packaging films with a diverse and unique product portfolio, continues to expand its footprint. The company is set to establish a new production facility in Monterrey, Mexico, and the facility will feature the world's most advanced BOPP film production line...
Mario Paterlini and Hidde van der Wal have been appointed as independent non-executive directors of the Eigenmann & Veronelli board. Effective from February 2025, the new independent directors will join the current five-member board. Their appointment represents an important step in the...
Maip Group has joined the ReGenesis protocol, designed by Studio Lisa Tavazzani, to manage production waste and surplus inventory in the luxury goods sector. Thanks to the collaboration with Eastman and Studio Lisa Tavazzani, Gruppo Maip will introduce new compounds and sheets obtained from...
It seems to be a decision driven by convenience rather than an environmental choice: in recent days, Donald Trump signed an executive order that represents a step backwards for single-use or disposable items, particularly plastic straws, which are being reinstated compared to those made of paper...
The new Whitened Shade has been added by Xenia to its range of carbon fibre reinforced materials. It consists of a clearer colour base than the black version, making it easier to colour the material with masterbatch during injection moulding or 3D printing processes...
GreenPlast 2025 (Fiera Milano, 27-30 May) will host the conference “Shaping a Sustainable Future for Plastics”, organised in collaboration with AMI (Applied Market Information). The exhibition conference is set to establish itself as the event of the year, addressing all topics related to...
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