GreenDot and osapiens have entered into a strategic partnership to deploy an integrated platform for packaging EPR compliance in Europe. The solution is intended to support PPWR reporting across EU markets.
Plastpol 2026 and Plastivision India have entered into a strategic agreement on trade fair cooperation, technology exchange and the development of industrial relations between Europe and India. The initiative includes reciprocal pavilions at both events.
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.
Goldwin, Neste, Idemitsu and Toray have established a supply chain for nylon fiber made from renewable raw materials for selected The North Face products. The material is scheduled to be used from August 2026.
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.
Lindex has partnered with BASF to introduce loopamid, a polyamide 6 made from recycled textiles, into the lingerie segment. The first products using this material are planned for selected collections at the beginning of 2027.
Groupe Rocher will implement Dassault Systèmes' virtual twin technology to improve the formulation of natural cosmetics. The solution is intended to reduce the number of laboratory tests and shorten the development time of new products by 20%.
Omya Performance Polymer Distribution is expanding its cooperation with BASF in the distribution of Elastollan TPU. The new agreement will cover France, Switzerland, North Africa, Israel and the Middle East from July 1, 2026.
The year 2026 brings three important anniversaries for Milar and the Biesterfeld Group: 35 years of Milar's operations, 30 years of Biesterfeld's presence in Poland, and 120 years of the Biesterfeld Group's operations. It is an opportunity to review the development of both companies and their cooperation with industry.
SKZ, a German competence center for the plastics industry, offers training, research and development projects as well as testing and certification services. In Poland, the institute is represented by Dopak.
Henkel Adhesive Technologies has inaugurated its modernized Packaging Competence Center in Düsseldorf. The facility is intended to enable testing of adhesive and coating solutions under conditions matching modern industrial production.
Polytives GmbH has entered into a distribution partnership with Canadian company Simcoe Plastics Ltd. The cooperation is intended to provide direct access to polymer additives in the Canadian market and serve as a basis for further expansion in North America.
