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The specialty material solutions provider Trinseo announced a series of strategic plans aimed at further optimizing its operations, enhancing cash flow generation and strengthening long-term profitability. Such measures also involve Italy, where the company will permanently close its...

Ineos confirmed its intention to shut two production units in Rheinberg, Germany, with the loss of 175 jobs. The proposed closures are the direct result of crippling energy and carbon costs, and a lack of tariff protection. The intention to close, which has been shared with employees, reflects a...

The demand for plastics and rubber machinery from Europe and worldwide has been declining over the last two years. The reason for this was the reluctance of customer industries to make purchases due to uncertainties in the relevant markets, including Europe and Germany...

At K2025, Kautex Maschinenbau has officially signed a contract for another KBB100D with its long-standing US-based customer Radius Packaging. This new order marks the 11th Kautex machine for Radius, underscoring the strength and trust of this enduring partnership...

Injection moulding machine manufacturer Engel is further expanding its technological leadership in foaming and, from early October 2025, acquires its long-standing partner Trexel, headquartered in Massachusetts, USA. Trexel is globally recognised for the development and commercialisation of MuCell...

On the opening day of K 2025, Plastics Europe unveiled the report Plastics the Fast Facts 2025, which confirms the adverse economic conditions affecting the European plastics industry and its rapid decline in competitiveness. Despite a modest stabilisation in production volumes in 2024...

To reinforce its strategic role in the plastic recycling sector, Maag Group has appointed Michael Heitzinger as new Manager Business Development Recycling, a role effective from 1 October to introduce him in his new position at K 2025. Michael Heitzinger, who boasts 25 years of experience in...

From Engel's press conference at K 2025, the strategic directions of the manufacturer to consolidate its leadership in integrated solutions have emerged clearly, particularly for automotive and polyurethane processing. They are summarised below...

The Plastics Industry Association (Plastics) and the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) announced they are coming together to form a unified organization that will represent the entire plastics supply chain – from technical professionals to corporate leaders, and from molecule to marketplace...

Syensqo announced that Ilham Kadri will step down as its Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. Mike Radossich, current President of Syensqo’s Performance & Care and Other Solutions segments, will succeed her. Mike Radossich is an accomplished industry leader with a successful track record in...

Plastics production in Germany declined in the second quarter of 2025. According to Plastics Europe Deutschland, the association of plastics producers, production of plastics in primary forms fell by 4.3 percent compared to the previous quarter and was 6.2 percent below...

Global leader in sensor-based sorting solutions, Tomra Recycling, has announced the appointment of Lars Enge as its new Executive Vice President (EVP). Katrin Fricke, the outgoing Executive Vice President of Tomra Recycling, will pursue new opportunities outside of Tomra...

Arburg is withdrawing from the additive manufacturing business segment as of 31 December 2025. Support for existing customers and users of the Freeformer in terms of service and spare parts is guaranteed. "This business decision was made after careful evaluation and consideration of the...

Borealis is investing more than 100 million euros to expand and upgrade its polypropylene compounding facilities in Schwechat, Austria. The new production line is scheduled to begin operations in the second half of 2026. The expansion will increase the supply of advanced PP compounds...

The European plastics value chain is at a breaking point. A deep competitiveness crisis is suffocating the industry, with serious consequences already materialising across the sector. By the end of 2025, the region is expected to have lost recycling plants, amounting to almost one million tonnes of recycling capacity...

Cefic took note of the newly announced EU-US agreement on tariffs and trade and urges the publication of further details as soon as possible. While the deal appears to have averted the worst-case scenario, the additional US tariffs on European exports risk further undermining the competitiveness...

EPPA announced the official appointment of Christian Fischer, Chief Sustainability Officer at Schüco, as its new President. Having previously served as Vice-President, Fischer brings with him extensive experience and a strong commitment to sustainability and circular innovation in the...

The plastic sheet manufacturer Exolon Group has acquired the AkyVer polycarbonate sheet business from the French company Corplex, taking over production, sales, and intellectual property rights, including trademark and patent ownership. The acquired product portfolio includes...

PVC and chlor-alkali producer Vynova will cease PVC production at its site in Beek, the Netherlands. The company has informed its personnel and initiated the formal consultation process with the works council of Vynova Beek. Subject to the advice of the works council, Vynova intends to...

The European Commission Chemical Industry Action Plan marks an important and timely first step towards strengthening the competitiveness and resilience of the European Union’s chemical industry. It represents a serious effort from the European Commission to reverse the...