03.02.2025 — By Elaine Burridge — Global capacity for biodegradable plastics will grow strongly over the next five years, outpacing that for fossil-based polymers, according to a report by German consultancy nova-Institute (Hürth, Germany; www.nova-institute.eu).The report – entitled “Status and Outlook: Bio-b...

Jan 13, 2025 · — By Plasteurope.com staff — German plastics producer Covestro (Leverkusen; www.covestro.com) has announced a significant leadership change within its European production sites.Effective 1 February, Yun Chen is set to assume the role of head of European production for the Performance Materials business. Chen is to succeed Daniel Koch, who is said to be stepping down at the end of January ...

Jan 9, 2025 · — By Plasteurope.com staff — Italian private equity company Koinos Capital (Milan; www.koinoscapital.com) has acquired a majority stake in Lapiplast (Barco di Bibbiano, Italy; www.lapiplast.com), a specialist in vacuum thermoforming.The transaction was completed for an undisclosed amount. Dimitri Campanini from the founding family secured additional shares.

Jan 10, 2025 · The government in Rome is offering consumers subsidies from a pot of EUR 50 mn if they make the switch to new, energy-saving models manufactured in Europe; the subsidy amounts to no less than 30%.

Jan 9, 2025 · Plasteurope.com’s market survey is back for its 12th edition and will remain open until 24 January 2025.We welcome you to take a few minutes to answer some short questions that will help you, and us, gain insight into the current mood of the European plastics industry and help shape the outlook for 2025. With new regulations set to impact the plastics value chain, and waste reduction ...

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Jan 2, 2025 · Umbrella group tells EU lawmakers to ‘stick with End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation plan' / Resisting pressure to water down proposals ‘will boost recycled content in new vehicles'

Jan 16, 2025 · — By Plasteurope.com Price Team — On the European market, a number of plastics are expected to become more expensive in February, according to the latest polymer price forecasts from Plastics Information Europe.Plasteurope.com market analysts Julia Mihalkina and Martin Bäcker have based the anticipated increases, for example for LDPE and PP copolymer grades, on factors such as rising ...

Dec 11, 2024 · Ceda Chemicals distributes surfactants, phosphonates, polymers, and monomers, among other things. Related: Ravago attains RecyClass certification The company chose not to comment on its annual turnover and number of employees when asked by Plasteurope.com.David Mumford is to remain the managing director after the takeover.

Jan 15, 2025 · — By Plasteurope.com staff — The European PET Bottle Platform (EPBP; www.epbp.org) has said it encourages packaging designers, converters, and users to adhere to its Design for Recycling guidelines when developing new products.The guidelines were established to enhance the efficiency of recycling PET bottles within a closed-loop system. Examples of these types of non-food products are ...