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Warsaw Pack 2026: technologies and regulations for the packaging market

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.

2026-02-23 fairs

PAGEV and Certiloop strengthen compliance of Turkish packaging exports

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.

2026-02-18 top management and companies

Possible project: recycling rigid PU foams and GFRP composites

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.

2026-02-16 recycling

European chemical industry calls for swift EU decisions

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.

2026-02-12 chemical industry

PZPTS: Price as the only criterion - a quiet threat to the economy

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.

2026-02-11 market

Alpla maintains growth and strengthens position in recycling

Alpla closed the 2025 financial year with sales of EUR 5.2 billion, increasing its workforce to around 25,500 employees and the number of plants to 206, while setting ambitious recycling targets for 2030.

2026-01-15 packaging industry

Energy costs and the competitiveness of the European plastics industry

Rising energy costs and declining competitiveness of the European plastics industry threaten the EU's strategic sectors and the region's production autonomy.

2026-01-09 polymer industry

CDP again recognizes BASF for climate and environmental action

The CDP organization has awarded BASF top scores in the areas of climate and forest protection as well as sustainable water management, confirming the company’s status as one of the leaders in environmental impact reporting and management.

2026-01-08 chemical industry

Rob Ingram appointed new President of Plastics Europe

2026-01-05 polymer industry

The Polimery Police project before an arbitral tribunal – claims of up to EUR 2.98 billion

Grupa Azoty Polyolefins has filed a claim with the Vienna International Arbitral Centre against Hyundai Engineering concerning the implementation of the Polimery Police project. The company estimates the value of the claims at up to EUR 2.98 billion.

2025-12-30 polymer industry

EFSA positive opinions for Erema’s PET recycling technology

Erema’s Vacurema Basic, Vacurema Advanced and Vacunite technologies received EFSA positive opinions under Regulation (EU) 1616/2022 for PET recycling for food-contact applications. The company reports that challenge tests confirmed decontamination efficiency under simulated worst-case conditions.

2025-12-18 sustainability

Cafés Méo switches to recyclable PE packaging from adapa

Cafés Méo is replacing multi-material PET/Alu/PE packs with recyclable polyethylene design for recycling flowpacks from adapa, anticipating PPWR 2030 requirements while maintaining product quality.

2025-12-17 packagings