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The tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on a range of products from Canada, Mexico, China and Europe, which came into effect a few days ago, are causing concern at the Plastics Industry Association in the US because of the potential impact in terms of higher prices for raw materials, as well as...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Illig packaging solutions has made a change in management with effect from 15 January 2025. Matthias Holder has taken over the dual position of Chief Sales Officer/Chief Technology Officer from Jürgen Lochner, who is leaving the Heilbronn-based company after several years to pursue new career opportunities...

The Board of Directors of Gefran met under the chairmanship of Maria Chiara Franceschetti to examine the preliminary consolidated results as of 31 December 2024. Revenues in 2024 amounted to 132.6 million euros, essentially in line with 2023 (132.8 million euros), down by 0.1% (-4.2% in the first half of the year). Excluding...

The Chinese manufacturer of injection moulding machines Haitian has almost completed the construction of its new production site in Ruma, Serbia, which is expected to be finished by March 2025. Construction began with the laying of the foundation stone in 2023 and is currently on schedule...

In 2025 Lati Industria Termoplastica celebrates 80 years in business and is recognised as an Italian Historic Brand of National Interest, certification that rewards production continuity and the historical value of companies representing Made in Italy. "This recognition is a tribute to the journey we have built over the years, combining...

On 5 February, the US company Hillebrad entered into a definitive agreement to sell an ownership stake of approximately 51% in its Milacron injection moulding and extrusion business to an affiliate of Bain Capital for 287 million dollars. The Company will retain an ownership stake of approximately 49%...

The legal conditions have been met to trigger the requirements for launching a mandatory takeover bid on Piovan shares. This was announced by Automation Systems, a company whose capital is indirectly held by the Investindustrial VIII fund. In July 2024, Automation Systems had acquired a majority stake in Piovan...

Through its subsidiary Tecnofoodpack, Gruppo Piber has acquired a controlling stake in Europack from Cuki Cofresco. Europack has been active since the 1990s in the thermoforming of rigid plastic containers for food packaging, catering to the HoReCa sector and large-scale retail...

Plastics Industry Association expresses concern about new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration in recent days on products from Canada, Mexico and China. The plastics industry recognizes the importance of securing national borders and combating illegal drug trafficking to protect...

Following the publication of the Competitiveness Compass by European Commission, which outlines a new approach to competition policy and announces measures to close the innovation gap, reduce bureaucracy, and speed up approval processes, Marco Mensink, Cefic Director General, stated...

Gefran, a company specialized in the design and production of sensors, systems and components for the automation and control of industrial processes, signed a Series A investment agreement to acquire a minority share in 40Factory, a scale-up with operational headquarters in Piacenza...