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The board of directors of Piovan approved the consolidated financial results for the first nine months of 202, with total consolidated revenues and other income amounting to Eur 419.9 million, -1.7% compared to 30 September 2023. Consolidated adjusted net profit for the first nine months...

A net income of 573 million dollars and Ebitda of 1.2 billion dollars for LyondellBasell in the third quarter of 2024. In North America, integrated polyethylene margins increased, driven by favorable ethane and natural gas costs coupled with higher polyethylene prices. September year-to-date market demand...

Plastics Europe’s latest data on the health of the European plastics system highlights a steeper-than-expected downturn in the production of plastics and, for the first time, in mechanically recycled plastics production in 2023 in Europe. Compared to 2022, total EU plastics production saw a sharp decline...

In recent days, Cefic (European Chemical Industry Council) announced the re-election of Ilham Kadri, CEO of Syensqo, as President for a new two-year term. Kadri will continue to lead Cefic's mission of fostering a sustainable and competitive chemical industry in Europe and beyond. “It is an honour to serve this...

With the wish "Happy 20th birthDAV", Gefit recently celebrated twenty years of activity of its DAV division dedicated to the production of high-speed assembly cells and machines, in the food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical and medical field, within the Gefit group. “Commitment, imagination, resourcefulness and dedication have always been the…

Kiefel, a market leading company for thermoforming and joining technology and member of the Brückner Group, is announcing a structural reorientation and therefore an accompanying consolidation of its sites. In the future, Kiefel will focus increasingly in the packaging area on new...

Women in Plastics Italy (WIP-IT) is a new association that brings together working women who - in various roles and with different skills - operate in the plastics sector. After an initial year of informal activities in which the foundations were laid for this new endeavour, now the association has been formally established...

Syensqo announced plans to adapt its organization to better meet the evolving needs of its customers and focus on projects that will accelerate growth. Following its split from Solvay at the end of 2023, the company has undertaken a comprehensive review of its structure and projects, to focus on...

Thanks to significantly higher contributions from the core businesses, Basf’S Ebitda before special items (income from operations before depreciation, amortization and special items) increased in the third quarter by 77 million euros compared to the same period last year, to 1.6 billion euros. “The positive...

The manufacturer of technical solutions in rubber, silicone, and plastic, Oldrarti Group, has obtained the UNI/PdR 125:2022 certification for gender equality in the workplace. This certification, valid for three years and subject to annual audits, attests to the company’s commitment to promoting an...

Specialised in the production of chemical specialties, polyesters, polyols, polyurethanes, and special resins for the creation of composite materials and coatings, Coim has been included among the 100 excellence brands of Made in Italy in a multi-sectoral research study conducted on the landscape of Italian companies by...

In the third quarter of 2024, Covestro continued to increase its volumes sold, particularly in the EMLA and APAC regions. Compared to the same quarter of the previous year, Group sales remained stable at around 3.6 billion euros, as lower raw material prices led to lower selling price levels. Compared to the third quarter of...

Cannon Group announced the acquisition of Polytec EMC Engineering, based in Marchtrenk, Austria, from PUR Holding, as part of its strategic strengthening of Cannon Afros in the PUR-based elastomer business. The deal enriches Cannon Afros’ current portfolio with...

Comerio Ercole recently received the TOP 100 ESG Excellence and TOP 75 ESG Performance Governance from Sustainability Awards at the headquarters of Borsa Italiana. “This award also reaffirms our purpose and encourages us to continue to drive positive...

Specialty chemicals company Lanxess signed a contract to sell its Urethane Systems business to Japanese UBE Corporation. The enterprise value amounts to 460 million euros with expected proceeds of around 500 million euros. With this transaction Lanxess exits the last remaining polymer business...

The manufacturer of blown film extrusion lines and plants Macchi announced the appointment of Antony Michael Caprioli as the company's Chief Executive Officer. With the expertise, commitment, and strategic vision of the manager, alongside the steadfast guidance of the Macchi family, the company...

The R-Evolution Days were held on 3 and 4 October at IMG's headquarters in Capriano del Colle (Brescia) organised by the manufacturer of rubber moulding presses to offer an opportunity to think about the hottest technological topics in a changing world, from virtual reality to artificial intelligence and the metaverse, as well as...

CMG Granulators has been selected as part of the fifth edition of Imprese Vincenti (Winning Enterprises), a program designed and promoted by Intesa San Paolo banking group that rewards Italian business excellence. The Italian company was selected on the basis of indicators related to contribution to...

The plastics and rubber machinery industry continues to experience challenging times, with the latest figures for incoming orders and sales also being in line with the recent slump in demand. "We still have to wait a little longer for the turnaround", explaind Ulrich Reifenhäuser...

The Sustainability Assessment and Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) completed by Gefit in recent days confirms that the Italian company's performance in this area is excellent. With a “'MS” rating of B and a sustainability score of 81%, the company is above the industry average (59%) and the national average (55%)...