PulPac announced that it has surpassed 500 national patent grants globally in the field of Dry Molded Fiber. The company says the technology is strengthening its position as an industrial fibre forming method with growing market relevance.
Amcor supplies Voslauer Mineralwasser with new customized tethered closures for the brand’s iconic bottles, combining EU SUP Directive requirements with functionality and sustainability targets.
Polymer Comply Europe has joined the Circular Plastics Made in Europe campaign, which aims to strengthen the European circular plastics value chain and ensure that plastic waste is recycled within Europe.
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.
