The Antwerp Declaration Community, representing more than 1,300 entities across Europe, is calling on EU leaders to take decisive corrective action for industrial competitiveness and jobs, with concrete effects visible in 2026.
Borealis will invest EUR 4.5 million in upgrading the steam cracker furnaces in Porvoo to increase the share of renewable and recycled feedstocks in ethylene and propylene production. Completion of the investment programme is planned for 2025.
At the FINAT European Label Forum 2025, label industry experts discussed how artificial intelligence, the convergence of narrow- and wide-web technologies, and expansion into flexible packaging are shaping new business models for label printers.
At MD&M West 2026, SABIC presented medical thermoplastics, including new polycarbonate copolymers and biocompatible Siltem HU materials as potential fluoropolymer replacements in medical tubing, as well as support for rapid application development.
Syensqo reviews its two-year collaboration with Climate Impulse on the zero-emission, non-stop, round-the-world flight powered by green hydrogen, confirming the use of Aquivion polymer in the aircraft's fuel cell.
SKZ and f-bb are launching the three-year WBMplusK project to train 35 continuing education mentors for companies in the plastics industry, who will conduct around 600 mentoring sessions in total.
The development of modern industry increasingly relies on reliable joining and fastening technologies. They determine structural durability, product safety, and the efficiency of production processes in almost every sector of the economy.
Chinaplas 2026 under the shadow of China's 15th Five‑Year Plan
The Italian company Farmavita has implemented Sidel's EvoBlow stretch blow moulder for the production of 1 L white PET bottles, improving their quality, resistance to hydrogen peroxide and the energy efficiency of the process.
At interpack 2026, more than 1,000 exhibitors of packaging materials and packaging aids will present their portfolios across seven halls. A special focus will be on the “Innovative Materials” hot topic, covering new solutions in functionality, resource efficiency and recyclability.
Evosys Laser GmbH has received the Top 100 award for the fifth time as one of the most innovative medium-sized companies in Germany, confirming its position in the field of laser plastic welding.
The British brand Simply Roasted has modernised its packaging line by implementing an integrated Ishida system, which has tripled output, reduced changeover time and minimised product losses while maintaining pack integrity.
