https://www.plastech.biz/en/news/tag/polyethylene-pe-64 · 27.07.2026

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Omya appointed as Inoes polyolefins distributor in Europe

Omya Performance Polymer Distribution has been appointed by Ineos Olefins & Polymers Europe as a leading distribution partner for PE and PP across multiple European regions. The agreement expands the existing cooperation between the two companies, developed among others through Distrupol.

2026-04-23 polyolefins

Polykemi and Rondo Plast increase PCR recycling capacity

Over two years, Polykemi and Rondo Plast invested close to SEK 25 million in plastics recycling, increasing capacity by about 7,500 tonnes per year. The investments include Erema equipment and a ReadyMac unit and are intended to expand PCR availability also for engineering plastics.

2026-04-22 recycling

Coveris to showcase PFAS-free packaging at Interzoo 2026

Coveris announces the presentation of PFAS-free mono-material pet food packaging at Interzoo 2026 in Nuremberg. The portfolio is to include, among others, lightweight PE solutions and a metallised variant with enhanced barrier performance.

2026-04-22 packagings

Plastic bale prices soar in southern Europe

Italy and Spain have seen marked increases in post-consumer plastic bale prices in recent weeks, while the market in Northwest Europe has remained relatively stable. Recyclers are assessing whether higher feedstock costs can be passed on to end users.

2026-04-20 recycling

Tide rolls out bottles with 50% rHDPE PCR in North America

P&G has begun rolling out 37 fl oz Tide laundry detergent bottles in North America with 50% PCR content. The rHDPE used is reprocessed on an Erema machine, with further conversions planned in the coming years.

2026-04-20 recyclates

Nextek and Coveris launch the COtooCLEAN plant

Nextek and Coveris have launched the COtooCLEAN demonstration plant in the UK for recycling post-consumer polyolefin films. The technology is intended to support the production of food-grade recycled resin from flexible packaging.

2026-04-16 recycling

Südpack advances packaging for meat and sausage products

Südpack presents a portfolio of films and packaging solutions for meat and sausage products, including both laminates and recyclable mono-material structures. The company highlights the importance of extending product shelf life, reducing food waste, and improving material efficiency.

2026-04-08 packagings

Comexi presents ready-to-market sustainable packaging applications at Interpack

At the Interpack trade fair in Düsseldorf, Comexi will present a portfolio of ready-to-market packaging solutions, demonstrating how to comply with new European requirements, reduce carbon footprint and lower operating costs at the same time.

2026-03-19 packaging industry

New ISBM technology for lightweight HDPE bottles

Polyplastics, Colgate-Palmolive and PTI have developed a new ISBM technology for manufacturing HDPE bottles, enabling significant weight reduction and shorter production cycles while maintaining hot-fill capability.

2026-03-09 packagings

Nova Chemicals rated top PE supplier for quality

Nova Chemicals secured first place in Mastio & Company's polyethylene Customer Value and Loyalty survey, receiving the PE Customer Value & Loyalty Benchmarking Award for quality and overall performance.

2026-02-18 polymer industry

Ampacet Showcases ELTech Masterbatch Solutions for the E&E Market at Wire 2026

Ampacet, a global leader in masterbatch solutions, will present its advanced ELTech product range at Wire 2026, highlighting innovative color and flame-retardant solutions designed for power and telecommunication cables as well as optical fiber tubing.

2026-02-02 masterbatches

Comexi Offset CI Evolution: 30 installations by 2025

Since its commercial debut in 2015, the Comexi Offset CI Evolution platform has reached 30 installations worldwide, combining high print quality with a 100% solvent-free process and reduced energy consumption.

2026-01-23 packaging industry