Syensqo has received an A rating for climate and an A- for water security in CDP’s 2025 assessment, placing the company among global leaders in environmental transparency and impact management.
At the European Label Forum 2025, Finat experts and industry representatives discussed how economic, consumer and regulatory changes are reshaping the label market and outlined innovation directions in materials and packaging design.
Polyplastics has introduced new Laperos LCP LH and TF series, developed for miniaturization, high flowability and increasing design requirements in electronic components.
Borealis will acquire a 10% stake in BlueAlp and transfer its majority share in Renasci to the company to accelerate the development of chemical recycling technology and the production of circular feedstock for the packaging industry.
Tetra Pak and García Carrión are launching the first aseptic juice carton with a paper-based barrier, reducing the use of fossil-based raw materials and the carbon footprint of the package.
Grupa Azoty has submitted a counteroffer to Orlen for the acquisition of 100% of Grupa Azoty Polyolefins shares worth PLN 1.022 billion. The proposal is non-binding and subject, among others, to completion of the restructuring proceedings at GAP.
Radici InNova, The LYCRA Company and Triumph have developed and validated a recycling process for mixed-fibre garments, enabling the recovery of polyamide and Lycra fibres and the production of underwear in a closed-loop system.
The European PET Bottle Platform has launched a two-month industry consultation on Design for Circularity guidelines for PET bottles, representing an evolution beyond current Design for Recyclability principles.
Several converters have confirmed that they will maintain production on 29–30 December, as they have orders for finished products. As a result, trading companies will be able to continue selling and looking for customers this week, if they deem it appropriate.
Borealis is a partner in the EU-funded Electro project, which aims to develop electrified thermochemical processes to convert hard-to-recycle plastic waste into high-quality olefins.
SABIC has introduced LNP ELCRES NPCRX9612U, the first fluorine-free, PFAS-free polycarbonate copolymer with UL746G certification, offering chemical resistance and UL94 V0 flame retardance at 1.5 mm for thin-wall medical applications.
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag and Mapag Maschinen AG will present a fully electric IntElect S injection moulding cell with real-time quality prediction for insulin cap production at Swiss Plastics Expo 2026, highlighting automation, digital connectivity and MES integration.
