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BASF starts up its first plant for recycled polyamide 6

BASF starts up its first plant for recycled polyamide 6

BASF announced the start-up of the world’s first commercial loopamid plant. The production facility at the Caojing site in Shanghai, China, has an annual capacity of 500 metric tons and marks an important step in the supply of sustainable products for the textile industry.

Crisis in EU plastic recycling

Crisis in EU plastic recycling

The European Union’s plastic recycling industry is at a breaking point. A sharp decline in domestic production, increased imports, and rising economic pressures are forcing company closures.

Alpla has new leadership in Western Europe and Asia

Alpla has new leadership in Western Europe and Asia

Alpla is restructuring its leadership in its two Western Europe and Asia-Pacific regions. Roland Wallner will take over as Managing Director Western Europe on 1 April 2025. Ronald Tichelaar, General Manager China until then, will succeed him as Managing Director APAC at that time.