The European chemical industry is grappling with declining competitiveness, high energy costs and regulatory pressure. In the interview, the PIPC president indicates that without a strong chemical base, Europe will not maintain its economic security or investment capacity.
Donaldson is expanding the use of its iCue Connected Technology to filtration equipment for compressed air, industrial gases and hydraulic fluids. The system is intended to support equipment monitoring, service planning and longer operating life.
Evonik is reorganizing its innovation activities to accelerate commercialization and increase business resilience. A key element is the Innovation Factory, which, according to the company, could support revenue growth by up to EUR 300 million by 2032.
Gerresheimer is launching two automated pallet warehouses in Peachtree City supplied by Mecalux. The investment is intended to increase the efficiency, precision and safety of medical products logistics in the North American market.
At Plast 2026 in Milan, X-Rite presented solutions for color evaluation, formulation, and quality control for plastics processing. The offering also included color visualization tools and the My X-Rite service portal.
SKZ has awarded Tarkett GDL S.A. the title of "Premium Research Partner 2025" for its research collaboration with EZD in Selb. The recognised projects focused on UV inkjet inks and more sustainable PVC plastisols for flooring applications.
Women in Plastics Italy will exhibit at Plast 2026 in Milan. The organisation also announced the launch of Women in Plastics Austria, the first international chapter based on the model developed in Italy.
At the European Label Forum 2026 in Seville, Finat announced the appointment of Dana Kilárska as president and Vito Giurazza as vice-president. At the same time, Philippe Voet and Chris Ellison were awarded honorary membership.
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.
Targi w Krakowie has announced a series of industrial events to be held at EXPO Kraków in autumn 2026. The promotional campaign highlights the combination of technology, industry and relationships between market participants.
Grupa Azoty has signed a term sheet with financing institutions setting out the preliminary terms of its long-term debt restructuring. The document provides the framework for the target financing agreement and includes, among other things, a new repayment schedule and a planned share issue.
Herbold Meckesheim is expanding its offering of used machinery for plastics recycling. The company says that rising investment costs and the need for short delivery times are increasing the importance of such equipment as a fully viable alternative to new systems.
