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Syensqo has received an A rating for climate and an A- for water security in CDP’s 2025 assessment, placing the company among global leaders in environmental transparency and impact management.
Grupa Azoty has submitted a counteroffer to Orlen for the acquisition of 100% of Grupa Azoty Polyolefins shares worth PLN 1.022 billion. The proposal is non-binding and subject, among others, to completion of the restructuring proceedings at GAP.
Several converters have confirmed that they will maintain production on 29–30 December, as they have orders for finished products. As a result, trading companies will be able to continue selling and looking for customers this week, if they deem it appropriate.
A global Ipsos survey among 149 material engineering professionals ranks Envalior first among 13 international material suppliers in delivering added value through high‑quality development services and accessible material science expertise.
Grupa Azoty Polyolefins has decided to initiate arrangement approval proceedings with its creditors in order to continue the company’s operations and create conditions for further implementation of the Polimery Police project.
In line with earlier ChemCourier forecasts, the December ethylene contract price in Europe remained unchanged. In the first weeks of the month, HDPE suppliers will attempt price increases in an effort to improve margins before year-end.
The Compound Company has reached an agreement for the sale of 100% of its shares to Italian group Industrie Polieco - M.P.B., a producer of piping systems and resins for coating and packaging. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2025, subject to customary approvals.
Recykl Group and Sanok Rubber Company are expanding in foreign markets, combining acquisition-driven growth with the implementation of circular economy principles. The Foreign Expansion Fund managed by PFR TFI plays a key role in financing these projects.
The propylene price fell by EUR 25/t in November. After a slow first week, the polypropylene market in Poland stabilised towards the end of the second week of the month.
Europe's plastics recycling industry is experiencing its steepest contraction, with turnover down 5.5% and closures rising, risking progress toward circular economy goals, according to the latest industry figures.
Krones reported higher profitability in the third quarter of 2025, with order intake and revenue on track. The company maintained a sizeable backlog and confirmed full-year targets despite global uncertainties.
MOL Group reported USD 503 million profit before tax for Q3 2025, flat year on year, as refining and fuel retail supported EBITDA. In light of new challenges, the company reviewed its 2025 EBITDA guidance, while petrochemicals stayed below breakeven.
The Wittmann Group has established Wittmann Maroc Sarl in Casablanca to serve growing demand for injection molding technology in North Africa. Operations began on September 1, 2025, with Redouane Soukrat appointed as general manager.
K.D. Feddersen Distribution has established K.D. Feddersen Unipessoal, Lda in Porto to expand its presence in Southern Europe. The subsidiary will provide local access to the company’s engineering plastics portfolio and market-specific support.
In the final weeks of October, several incidents at Central European petrochemical producers could tighten polyethylene supply in the region.
The Alpla Group has acquired the closure production facility of Serbia's Energoplast in Belgrade, adding compression and injection moulding capacity. The move expands Alpla's system-provider offering and regional footprint in South-East Europe.
At K 2025, Taiwan showcased its strength in a distinctive way. Over 130 Taiwanese companies presented solutions in machinery, recycling, materials and automation, making Taiwan one of the most strongly represented non-European countries at the fair.
Interview with Antonello Ciotti, president of Petcore Europe, representing the PET value chain.
By the end of the current month, polypropylene prices are expected to remain stable with a marginal decline. Although increased activity is observed among converters, particularly in PP homopolymer, this is not a broad-based trend.
OQ's Ladayn program in Oman has signed 26 investment agreements exceeding USD 220 million in two years, with nine companies scheduled to start production in 2025. The integrated polymer-to-product ecosystem targets high-value applications relevant to European converters.
Sidel has opened an office in Lagos that will serve as a regional hub for project management, engineering and service for customers in West Africa. The aim is to support the development of sustainable packaging and strengthen the company’s presence in the region.
ENGEL outlines regional demand trends, expects revenue to ease by about 7 percent to 1.4 billion euros this year, and emphasizes customer-focused innovation and its two-brand strategy ahead of K.
At K 2025, Messe Düsseldorf and Riyadh Exhibitions Company reaffirmed their strategic cooperation, marked by a royal visit and an official handshake. The partnership targets expansion of the K, interpack and drupa brands into Saudi Arabia alongside REC’s 2026 plastics and packaging fairs in Riyadh.
Gabriel-Chemie Group has opened an expanded production facility in Nyíregyháza, Hungary, following an investment of approximately €6.5 million. The project increases capacity, modernises infrastructure and adds energy-efficient systems, including a planned 250 kWp photovoltaic installation.
IFR: 542,000 industrial robots were installed worldwide in 2024, with nearly 12% cobots. Poland recorded 2,344 new installations, down 13% y/y, remaining the largest robotics market in CEE.
Polykemi is accelerating its North American expansion, adding sales and support staff while preparing a third extruder in the US that would lift output by about 50 percent by 2027. The plan follows steady demand for customized plastic compounds and early traction in automotive and construction.
Although the October ethylene price was unchanged, HDPE, LLDPE and LDPE prices are expected to fall next week. Weak market conditions and persistently low converter activity are the drivers.
MachinePoint data indicate a volatile secondary market for extrusion-blow molding machines between 2018 and 2025, with demand concentrated on select brands and machine sizes while supply remains fragmented. Regional patterns show Europe as the dominant source and persistent mismatches elsewhere.
The European plastics industry faces challenges from strict regulations, rising recycling demands, and record-high energy costs. Production is shifting outside the EU, risking dependence on imports and weakened competitiveness.
Barry-Wehmiller appointed Kyle Chapman as chief executive officer, in addition to his role as president, while Bob Chapman continues as chairman and majority shareholder. The planned succession follows more than a decade of Kyle Chapman’s leadership roles within the group.
The European plastics recycling sector is sliding into one of its deepest crises to date. By the end of 2025, Europe will have lost nearly one million tonnes of recycling capacity since 2023.
Moretto has opened a branch in Querétaro to expand support for plastics processors in Mexico. The company cites 2024 sales growth of 15% in the country and plans to leverage its full auxiliary equipment portfolio.
Interview with Thomas Franken, Director of K Show.
The situation on the Polish polypropylene market remains stable but difficult. Low demand and the presence of cheap imported material are limiting the ability of producers and trading companies to maintain polypropylene prices.
Krones acquired 60% of GHS Separationstechnik and fully took over the Netherlands-based Can Systems Worldwide, adding decanter centrifuges and can-end handling equipment to its offering.
Two technologies, one goal: the future of sustainable packaging. At Fachpack 2025 in Nuremberg, Kiefel celebrates the premiere of its new Dry Fiber technology - demonstrating how it complements the proven Wet Fiber solution to open up entirely new opportunities for FMCG brand owners and converters.