The Spotlight Forum at interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf will feature around 75 presentations and debates on regulation, resource efficiency, automation, artificial intelligence and securing skilled labour. Under the motto “7 days, 7 topics”, experts from industry, politics, associations and institutions will shape the programme.
The European Commission has adopted a delegated act exempting pallet wrapping films and straps from the 100% reuse obligation in certain domestic and intra-group applications. However, EuPF notes that the lack of an exemption for cross-border transport leaves a key reuse target unresolved.
The German institute SKZ is expanding its portfolio with a permanent consulting model for plastics industry companies, focusing on sustainability reporting, EU regulations and preparing businesses for upcoming market requirements.
Clariant has obtained European Commission approval for renewable rice bran wax-based additives for plastics intended for food contact, strengthening their position as a regulatory-compliant alternative to traditional montan waxes in packaging applications.
During the 11th edition of Warsaw Pack 2026, the packaging industry and plastics processing sector will focus on packaging technologies and upcoming PPWR and EPR regulations, analysing their impact on packaging design and production.
PAGEV and Certiloop have signed a strategic cooperation protocol aimed at ensuring that Turkish plastic packaging producers comply with the PPWR, reducing costs related to the plastic tax and strengthening export competitiveness in EU markets.
Within the Possible project, Cannon and its partners have developed two mechanical recycling routes for rigid polyurethane foams and PU/GFRP composites, designed to operate with existing high-pressure foaming lines.
The European chemical industry, facing increasing cost pressure and a loss of production capacity, is calling on EU leaders for concrete action to restore competitiveness, ensure predictable regulation and strengthen market protection in the face of global competition.
In the procurement policies of many State Treasury companies in recent years, a model has become entrenched that at first glance appears rational and “cost-effective”. In practice, however, it has proven to be one of the most destructive mechanisms for Polish and European industry.
Alpla closed the 2025 financial year with sales of EUR 5.2 billion, increasing its workforce to around 25,500 employees and the number of plants to 206, while setting ambitious recycling targets for 2030.
Rising energy costs and declining competitiveness of the European plastics industry threaten the EU's strategic sectors and the region's production autonomy.
The CDP organization has awarded BASF top scores in the areas of climate and forest protection as well as sustainable water management, confirming the company’s status as one of the leaders in environmental impact reporting and management.