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EPS specialist still in the red from continuing operations / Divestments restore profit but mask deeper operational losses
13/02/2026 - EPS specialist still in the red from continuing operations / Divestments restore profit but mask deeper operational losses— By Plasteurope.com staff — The proceeds from the sale of parts...
Sul mercato le prime stireniche da dissoluzione
13/02/2026 - UpSolv ha raggiunto la maturità tecnologica per il suo processo di dissoluzione e purificazione di rifiuti stirenici. 13 febbraio 2026...
Nouryon launches industry’s first 100% biobased, biodegradable carboxymethylcellulose for laundry detergents
11/02/2026 - © NouryonGlobal specialty chemicals leader Nouryon today announced the launch of FinnFix® PB MAX, the cleaning industry’s first carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) with a 100% renewable...
First PVC plant in gulf nation enters trial phase / Exports to Europe expected
12/02/2026 - First PVC plant in gulf nation enters trial phase / Exports to Europe expected— By Plasteurope.com staff — The Qatar Vinyl Company (QVC) has commenced trial operations at its new PVC...
Global distribution of polyethylene from South Korean Shaheen plant planned / Replacement for PE plants sold in Europe
11/02/2026 - Global distribution of polyethylene from South Korean Shaheen plant planned / Replacement for PE plants sold in Europe— By Plasteurope.com staff — Construction is still underway in South...
Distributor takes on TPV from Turkish manufacturer Elastron
11/02/2026 - Distributor takes on TPV from Turkish manufacturer Elastron— By Plasteurope.com staff — One area of application for TPV: cable sheathing (Photo: Grà¤sslin)Distributor...
Fiamme alla Magic Pack
10/02/2026 - Vigili del Fuoco al lavoro per spegnere le fiamme nello stabilimento cremonese dove si producono vaschette e contenitori in EPS. 10...
VinylPlus Sustainability Forum 2026
10/02/2026 - Quest'anno in Belgio l'evento annuale dedicato all'impegno sulla sostenibilità dell'industria europea del PVC. 10 febbraio 2026...
A Quick Stretch Switches this Polymer’s Capacity to Transport Heat
- Most materials have an inherent capacity to handle heat. Plastic, for instance, is typically a poor thermal conductor, whereas materials like marble move heat more efficiently. If you were...
Låkril Technologies Achieves Major Milestone: Startup of First Continuous Pilot Plant for Bio-Based Acrylic Acid Production
09/02/2026 - © Låkril TechnologiesLåkril Technologies announces a key advancement in scaling its catalytic process for 100% bio-based acrylic acid (bio-AA). The company’s fourth plant –...
Commission notifies Meta of possible interim measures to reverse exclusion of third-party AI assistants from WhatsApp
08/02/2026 - European Commission Press release Brussels, 09 Feb 2026 The European Commission has sent a Statement of Objections to Meta, setting out its preliminary view that Meta breached EU antitrust rules by...
Norway's first EPS recycling plant opens
10/02/2026 - Norway's first EPS recycling plant opens— By Plasteurope.com staff — At its Fredrikstad site, Bewi (Trondheim, Norway; www.bewi.com) has opened Norway’s first recycling plant for...
PEEK specialist sticks to volume growth forecast despite weak Q1 / Improvement expected in H2
09/02/2026 - PEEK specialist sticks to volume growth forecast despite weak Q1 / Improvement expected in H2New CEO James Routh (Photo: Victrex)PEEK specialist Victrex (Thornton-Cleveleys, UK; www.victrex.com) kept...
Per la SUP solo rPET made in Europe?
09/02/2026 - Fino a novembre 2027 le importazioni extra UE non potranno entrare nel computo per i target di riciclato delle bottiglie. 9 febbraio...
Via libera al riciclo chimico nella SUP
09/02/2026 - Approvato da un comitato tecnico della Commissione UE l'utilizzo di PET da riciclo chimico per il computo del contenuto riciclato nelle bottiglie. ...
BEWI ricicla EPS anche in Norvegia
09/02/2026 - Aperto un nuovo impianto da 3.500 tonnellate annue presso lo stabilimento di Fredrikstad. 9 febbraio 2026 08:44 Il produttore...
Bioriciclo di PA66
09/02/2026 - Invista ed Epoch Biodesign lavorano allo sviluppo commerciale del riciclo enzimatico di poliammidi. 9 febbraio 2026 08:44 La...
Aerospace, defense production efficiencies define Dieffenbacher presence
06/02/2026 - Dieffenbacher’s (Eppingen, Germany) JEC World 2026 booth is focused around composites solutions for the aerospace and...
PA specialist reports lower turnover, higher earnings in 2025 / Specialities business bolsters group results
09/02/2026 - PA specialist reports lower turnover, higher earnings in 2025 / Specialities business bolsters group results— By Plasteurope.com staff — A stronger focus on high-margin specialities and...
Plans to relocate Indorama's former PTA and PET lines from Rotterdam to Oman
09/02/2026 - Plans to relocate Indorama's former PTA and PET lines from Rotterdam to Oman— By Plasteurope.com staff — Representatives of the Sohar Port Authority, MAK Germany, and OQ signed...