Jean-Marc Galvez elected new EuPC president
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.
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Clariant on chemical recycling of plastics
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.
Dr Axel von Wiedersperg elected new chairman of the K 2028 advisory board
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.
Results of the Finat Label Competition 2026
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 opens Japan office for recycling market
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 catalysts continue to shrink customer footprints
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.
A decade of driving vircularity: PRSE celebrates a landmark 10th edition
The tenth edition of Plastics Recycling Show Europe brought together more than 11,500 attendees, over 500 exhibitors and more than 70 speakers in Amsterdam. The organisers highlight the growing importance of the event for the European plastics recycling value chain.
Lindex and BASF introduce recycled polyamide into lingerie
Lindex has partnered with BASF to introduce loopamid, a polyamide 6 made from recycled textiles, into the lingerie segment. The first products using this material are planned for selected collections at the beginning of 2027.
Grupa Recykl expands used tyre collection in Lithuania
Grupa Recykl is launching a used tyre collection network in Lithuania, based on the acquired company APG. The project forms part of a broader expansion strategy into the Baltic and Scandinavian markets and is accompanied by the development of new products from tyre recycling.
Alfa Laval to present marine solutions at Posidonia 2026
Alfa Laval has announced its participation in Posidonia 2026 in Athens. The company will present solutions for alternative fuels, energy efficiency, environmental compliance, ocean protection, as well as service offerings and digital tools for shipping.
Plast 2026 in The Innovation Alliance project
Plast 2026 will be part of The Innovation Alliance project, bringing together Italy's leading trade fairs for processing machinery. According to the organisers, the sector covered by the initiative reached a combined value of EUR 26 billion in 2025.
Ad Rem launches the Owl system for plastic flake analysis
Ad Rem has developed the automated Owl system for quality control of plastic flakes and regranulates. The solution combines XRF and FTIR analysis, enabling identification of polymer type and elemental composition, including for black plastics.
