Robert Kaiser promoted at SI Group
SI Group has announced the promotion of Robert Kaiser to the position of senior vice president, strategic marketing. He will also join the company’s Executive Leadership Team.
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Results of the Italian plastics and rubber machinery industry for 2025
According to data presented by Amaplast, turnover in the Italian plastics and rubber machinery, equipment and moulds industry fell by 4.2% in 2025 to EUR 4.62 billion. Exports, which accounted for 73% of sales, decreased by 5% after four years of growth.
How digitalisation is driving sustainable packaging innovations
Digitalisation is currently transforming the industry of packaging. Powered by Artificial Intelligence and advanced simulations, it is changing how bottles are being designed, tested and delivered to the market.
BGS closes year 2025 with a slight increase and expects stable growth in 2026
BGS closed fiscal year 2025 with a slight increase compared to the previous year. This was achieved by the radiation sterilization division, where revenue grew primarily due to orders from the medical technology sector. Radiation crosslinking, on the other hand, continued to show subdued growth. For 2026, BGS anticipates stable growth, supported by reliable demand from the medical technology sector.
Global BOPP films market maintains growth
According to the updated report by AMI Market Intelligence, global demand for BOPP films reached nearly 11 million tonnes in 2025. Despite cost pressure and geopolitical instability, the segment is expected to grow at a rate exceeding 3% per year through 2030.
PCC plans to integrate PCC MCAA into the PCC Rokita Group
PCC Rokita has signed a letter of intent with PCC SE regarding the planned contribution in kind of PCC MCAA and MCAA SE. The estimated value of the entities is approximately PLN 289 million, and the transaction is intended to be non-cash.
13th Polska Chemia Congress on industrial resilience
At the 13th Polska Chemia Congress, the main themes were the competitiveness of the European chemical industry, energy costs, EU ETS, CBAM and transformation financing. Participants pointed to the need for a coherent industrial policy and greater regulatory predictability.
Europe needs chemicals for economic security
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.
Evonik realigns innovation toward market needs and growth
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.
Grupa Azoty agrees debt restructuring terms
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.
Plastics Europe report points to slower circularity
Plastics Europe’s latest report points to a clear slowdown in the transition of Europe’s plastics system towards circularity. The organisation highlights weaker growth in the production of and demand for circular plastics, along with increasing competitive pressure.
Plastics industry faces geopolitics, costs and rules
How can Europe ensure a level playing field in the global plastics market? That question was at the heart of the latest Plastics Industry Meeting, held on 18 May 2026 at Targi Kielce on the eve of Plastpol, with more than 100 representatives of industry, public administration, industrial organisations, recyclers, processing companies and market experts in attendance.
