Evosys relocates central IT to certified data centre
Evosys has moved its central IT infrastructure to a certified data centre in Nuremberg. The project is intended to provide capacity for further digitalisation and the company's planned growth.
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Arburg receives fourth consecutive Ecovadis Gold Medal
Arburg received an Ecovadis Gold Medal for the fourth consecutive year in October 2026. With 84 points out of 100, the injection moulding machine manufacturer ranked among the top five per cent of assessed companies.
Avery Dennison labels approved for PET tray recycling
RecyClass has granted its first Technology Approvals for the PET thermoforms recycling stream to two Avery Dennison direct thermal PP label technologies. Testing confirmed their compatibility with European PET thermoform recycling processes.
UL validates up to 80% PCR in Kraiburg TPE compounds
UL Solutions has validated post-consumer recycled content of 70% to 80% in Kraiburg TPE's second-generation Universal PCR TPEs. The assessment was conducted in accordance with UL 2809-2, Edition 3.
MM Group calls for packaging claims to drop slogans and spotlight evidence
MM Group is urging brands, retailers and packaging companies to replace broad environmental slogans with specific, substantiated claims ahead of stricter EU requirements applying from 27 September 2026.
SKZ confirms its re-accreditation as a recognised BMW test laboratory
SKZ has been re-accredited as a recognised BMW Group testing laboratory following interlaboratory testing of thermoplastics. The institute remains listed as a qualified laboratory on the BMW B2B portal.
Arburg and Maqtec mark 25 years of partnership
Maqtec has represented Arburg's injection moulding technology in Colombia and other Latin American markets for 25 years. The partners marked the anniversary ahead of Colombiaplast 2026 in Bogotá.
Syensqo expands certified circular Fomblin portfolio
Syensqo has obtained UL Environmental Claim Validation under UL 2809 for Fomblin Y fluids. The company is also investing in fluorine recovery at its Spinetta Marengo site in Italy.
Krones receives EcoVadis Platinum rating
Krones scored 91 out of 100 points in the 2026 EcoVadis sustainability assessment, placing it among the top one percent of more than 150,000 assessed companies worldwide.
Schütz recyclate receives first Monitored Materials rating
Schütz has received the first Premium classification under plastship's Monitored Materials system. Its regranulate for Green Layer industrial packaging scored 9.3 out of 10.
Albis to present material solutions at Fakuma 2026
Albis will present thermoplastic material options for mobility, healthcare, electrical and electronics, consumer and construction applications at Fakuma 2026. The exhibit will address regulatory requirements, recycled content and PFAS-free solutions.
MM Group receives EcoVadis Platinum rating
MM Group has been awarded an EcoVadis Platinum medal, placing it in the top 1% of companies assessed worldwide. The company scored 91 out of 100 across environment, labour and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.
Kraiburg TPE publishes first sustainability report
Kraiburg TPE has issued its first company-wide Sustainability Report, prepared in accordance with simplified ESRS. The document covers ESG performance, climate action, circular material concepts and supplier management across all three production sites.
Amcor supplies PCR films to Tiptree ahead of tax change
Amcor and Tiptree have introduced RecyClass-certified shrink and stretch films containing 30% post-consumer recycled plastic. The move prepares Tiptree for UK Plastic Packaging Tax changes due in April 2027.
Sun Chemical receives RecyClass certification for PU inks
Sun Chemical has obtained RecyClass certification for its solvent-based SunUno SoliCycle inks for flexible packaging. Combined with certified SunLam laminating adhesives, the solution is intended to support the design of packaging structures compatible with recycling.
Amcor obtains RecyClass certification for Bontite films
Amcor has obtained RecyClass certification for selected specifications of Bontite Sustane stretch film containing post-consumer recycled content. The solution is intended to support customers preparing for changes to the UK Plastic Packaging Tax from 2027.
Sidel wins EcoVadis Gold Medal 2026
Sidel received the EcoVadis Gold Medal for 2026 and ranked among the top 5% of companies worldwide assessed for sustainability performance. The evaluation covered areas including the environment, ethics, human rights and sustainable procurement.
RecyClass strengthens the role of recyclate in packaging
The RecyClass certification system is used to assess the recyclability of plastic packaging and track the origin of secondary raw materials. The growing importance of this certification is linked to regulatory requirements, supply chain transparency and the development of the circular economy.
Aimplas receives ENAC accreditation for medical device testing
Aimplas has obtained ENAC accreditation to perform in vitro cytotoxicity testing for medical devices in accordance with UNE-EN ISO 10993-5. This expands the centre's capabilities in assessing the safety and biocompatibility of materials.
Amcor receives RecyClass certification for PCR packaging
Amcor has obtained RecyClass Recycled Plastics Traceability Certification for selected flexible products manufactured at its UK sites. The move is significant in light of changes to the UK Plastic Packaging Tax that will take effect in April next year.
Clariant receives FDA approval for Licocare RBW additives
Clariant has obtained FDA approval for the use of bio-based Licocare RBW additives in rigid PVC for food-contact applications. The authorization covers the full product range and extends the company’s previous approval beyond polyester materials.
SKZ expands its training, R&D and certification offer
SKZ, a German competence center for the plastics industry, offers training, research and development projects as well as testing and certification services. In Poland, the institute is represented by Dopak.
Ampacet Europe obtains ISO 13485 certification for medical masterbatches
Ampacet Europe has obtained ISO 13485 certification confirming the conformity of its quality management system for the production and supply of color masterbatches and additives intended for medical applications.
Bronze EcoVadis medal for Zahoransky for ESG performance
Zahoransky AG has received the Bronze Medal from EcoVadis, placing it in the top 35 percent of companies assessed by the platform in the areas of environment, social issues, human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.
SACO AEI Polymers receives Platinum rating in the EcoVadis assessment
SACO AEI Polymers has received a Platinum rating in the EcoVadis assessment, ranking among the top 1% of companies worldwide in terms of sustainability performance.
Coveris Winsford earns dual RecyClass Level 2 certifications
Coveris' Winsford site received the RecyClass Recycling Process and Recycled Plastics Traceability certificates at Level 2, confirming process integrity and chain of custody for recycled plastics.
RecyClass approves Elix ABS HH 3110 for ABS recycling
Elix ABS HH 3110 has received RecyClass Technology Approval and is recognised as compatible with ABS automotive and EEE recycling streams. The resin is also designated as a control material for RecyClass recyclability testing.
Sanner attains EcoVadis Gold for sustainability performance
Sanner has achieved EcoVadis Gold, placing the healthcare packaging and CDMO group in the top five percent of more than 150,000 companies assessed for sustainability. The rating recognizes performance in environment, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement.
Ecovadis gold for Envalior in first assessment
Envalior received an EcoVadis Gold Medal in its first assessment, placing in the top 3 percent of companies in its sector. The rating follows the company’s first sustainability report and the launch of the Envalior CARES strategy.
RecyClass introduces sorting process certification
RecyClass released its Sorting Process Certification, aligning sorting controls with EU Regulation 2022/1616 for potential food-contact recycling. Sorting centres and downstream waste traders can apply from early 2026.
Arburg renews ISO 27001 information security certificate
Arburg has successfully renewed its ISO/IEC 27001 certification, confirming the maturity of its information security management system across Global IT & Digital Services. The recertification follows the company’s initial certification in March 2023.
GCR introduces Ciclicnxt PCR polyolefins for industrial scale
GCR has launched Ciclicnxt, a certified range of high-performance PCR polyolefins engineered for industrial-scale use. The line is backed by a 100,000 t/y mechanical recycling plant and a QA program focused on consistency and traceability.
RecyClass certifies over half of Europe’s plastic recycling capacity
RecyClass says its Recycling Process Certification now covers 60% of Europe’s installed plastics recycling capacity. Stream-level coverage in 2024 reached 58% for HDPE/PP, 62% for ELV-WEEE, 70% for LDPE and 75% for PET.
Envalior presents Envalior CARES strategy
Envalior launches the Envalior CARES strategy, structuring goals across low carbon, sustainable resources and social responsibility. The company updates GHG targets, announces ISCC PLUS materials for K 2025, and introduces expanded reporting aligned with the CSRD.
Kreyenborg IR-Clean receives positive EFSA opinion
Kreyenborg's IR-Clean technology succeeds: EFSA issues a positive scientific opinion on rPET flake decontamination.
Polykemi, Rondo Plast and Scanfill receive ISCC Plus certification for recycled plastics
Recently, Polykemi, Rondo Plast, and Scanfill had their ISCC Plus certifications for recycled mass-balanced plastic raw materials confirmed. The certifications apply to their facilities in Ystad, Sweden, giving all of Europe access to certified high-quality recycled plastic materials.