The Antwerp Declaration Community, representing more than 1,300 entities across Europe, is calling on EU leaders to take decisive corrective action for industrial competitiveness and jobs, with concrete effects visible in 2026.
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.
Borealis will invest EUR 4.5 million in upgrading the steam cracker furnaces in Porvoo to increase the share of renewable and recycled feedstocks in ethylene and propylene production. Completion of the investment programme is planned for 2025.
At MD&M West 2026, SABIC presented medical thermoplastics, including new polycarbonate copolymers and biocompatible Siltem HU materials as potential fluoropolymer replacements in medical tubing, as well as support for rapid application development.
Syensqo reviews its two-year collaboration with Climate Impulse on the zero-emission, non-stop, round-the-world flight powered by green hydrogen, confirming the use of Aquivion polymer in the aircraft's fuel cell.
Biesterfeld Group has appointed Jonas Borgsten as Global Business Director for the Engineered Polymers business unit, effective March 1, 2026. He succeeds Martin Rathke, who is leaving the company after more than 18 years.
Recykl Group focuses on finalizing the acquisition of German company HRV, integrating it with Lithuanian APG and increasing Smapol additive production capacity, while announcing an update of its development strategy.
Fernley H. Banbury Award 2026 for Dr. Gerard Nijman
Circular Valley Convention 2026 will take place on 11–12 March 2026 at Areal Böhler in Düsseldorf, bringing together politics, business, science and start-ups around practical solutions for the circular economy.
Beaulieu International Group has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Austrian company IFG Asota GmbH, strengthening its fibre division in the synthetic staple fibres segment for technical and nonwoven applications.
Polyplastics introduces two new Durafide PPS grades with mechanically recycled content, reinforced with 40% glass fiber, as part of its Duracircle initiative and open PIR mechanical recycling scheme.
Rising prices of antimony trioxide and regulatory pressure are pushing adhesive manufacturers to seek halogen‑free flame retardant alternatives. Clariant proposes phosphinates as a replacement for ATO in adhesive applications.
