GKV online workshop on REACH & Co
The Gesamtverband Kunststoffverarbeitende Industrie (German Plastics Processing Industry Association GKV) invites its member companies to attend an information event.
Alliance of associations calls for suspension of testing requirements for manufacturers
According to Euwid, 15 economic and industry associations are pushing for a suspension of testing requirements for manufacturers under the Single-Use Plastics Fund Act (EWKFondsG).
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EWKFondsG: Criticism of levy on sausage packaging
According to the Federal Environment Agency (UBA), manufacturers are required to pay levies under the EWKFondsG for packaging containing ready-to-eat sausages.
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Borealis invests in plant expansion in Bavaria
The strategic investment of €49 million in Burghausen is intended to drive forward the production of recyclable plastics.
Alpla successfully concludes 2025 financial year
Despite the difficult global economic situation, the packaging and recycling specialist increased its turnover by around 5 per cent from €4.9 billion to €5.2 billion.
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Sabic sells plants in Europe to German investors
The Saudi Arabian chemical company is divesting itself of its petrochemical and plastics plants. These are being sold to a holding company and a financial investor.
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PVC Winter Symposium 2026: ‘Equal conditions for all market participants’
The PVC Winter Symposium, jointly organised by VinylPlus Germany and Plastics Europe Germany, took place in Bonn on 14 January 2026.
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BDE welcomes ‘Made in Europe’ requirements for recycled materials in single-use bottles
The EU Commission has presented a draft implementing act for the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD).
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Rob Ingram is the new president of Plastics Europe
Ingram has held the position at Plastics Europe, the European association of plastics manufacturers, since the beginning of January 2026.
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Packaging manufacturers take a cautious view of 2026
According to a recent economic survey conducted by IK Industrievereinigung Kunststoffverpackungen, many companies just expect the economy to gradually stabilise.
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