Plastpol 2026 and Plastivision India have entered into a strategic agreement on trade fair cooperation, technology exchange and the development of industrial relations between Europe and India. The initiative includes reciprocal pavilions at both events.
Ecomondo 2026 will take place on 3–6 November at Rimini Expo Centre. The organiser announces further internationalisation of the event, development of the conference programme and changes to the exhibition layout, including a new area for the textile sector.
At Battery Show Europe 2026, Envalior will present material solutions for high-voltage batteries used in electric vehicles. The portfolio includes materials for busbars, junction boxes and solutions designed to limit thermal runaway.
Thai Coconut has implemented a complete aseptic PET line from Sidel for the production of still and carbonated coconut beverages. The installation is intended to increase production flexibility, meet export requirements and reduce resource consumption.
Goldwin, Neste, Idemitsu and Toray have established a supply chain for nylon fiber made from renewable raw materials for selected The North Face products. The material is scheduled to be used from August 2026.
At the European Label Forum 2026 in Seville, Finat announced the appointment of Dana Kilárska as president and Vito Giurazza as vice-president. At the same time, Philippe Voet and Chris Ellison were awarded honorary membership.
Jean-Marc Galvez has been elected president of European Plastics Converters for the 2026-2028 term. He will succeed Benoit Hennaut, who has led the organisation for the past four years.
Clariant outlines the role of adsorbents and hydrogenation catalysts in the chemical recycling of plastics. The company’s solutions are intended to support pyrolysis oil purification and its use as a feedstock in existing petrochemical plants.
Preparations for K 2028 in Düsseldorf began at the inaugural meeting of the Exhibitor Advisory Board. Dr Axel von Wiedersperg of Brückner Group SE was unanimously elected chairman.
Finat has announced the results of the 46th Label Competition 2026. A total of 204 labels from 43 companies in 24 countries were entered, and the awards were presented during the FINAT European Label Forum in Seville.
Stadler has opened an office in Japan, strengthening its presence in a market where waste sorting technologies are gaining importance ahead of thermal treatment. The company aims to support material recovery, particularly from plastics and municipal waste.
Clariant reported that in 2025 its catalysts enabled the avoidance of 45 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions. This was 5 million tonnes more than in 2024, with reductions achieved in areas including DRI production, nitric acid and green methanol.
