Industry news
Aug. 04, 2026
Hot-runner solutions for all industries
The innovative STARgate HRS hot-runner nozzle concept from Oerlikon HRSflow, which uses a diaphragm-like mechanical system, is presented at Fakuma 2026 for PP and r-PP applications to comply with the …
Aug. 03, 2026
Expansion for the future: Arburg acquires Stork IMM
Under the agreement signed on 29 July by Steffen Kroner and Guido Frohnhaus, Arburg's CFO and CTO, respectively, and Philip Stibbe, shareholder of Stork IMM and founder of Stibbe Participaties, Arburg…
Jul. 19, 2026
ETS revision: for Cefic the risk is that it will hit industry rather than emissions
Despite positive elements, proposal for a review of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) raises fundamental concerns across large parts of the European chemical industry. This is the view of Cefic, w…
Jul. 19, 2026
Plastics Europe welcomes the EU proposal to revise the ETS
The European plastics manufacturing industry, represented by Plastics Europe, has welcomed the European Commission's recent proposal to revise the Emissions Trading System (ETS). The proposed revision…
Oct. 28, 2025
Commission launched Critical Chemicals Alliance to strengthen Europe’s chemical sector
On 28 October the European Commission launched the Critical Chemicals Alliance (CCA). The alliance stems directly from the Chemicals Action Plan adopted in July 2025, which aims to boost the competiti…
Oct. 27, 2025
AFDDs with reduced carbon footprint
To reduce the carbon footprint of its AFDDs (Arc Fault Detection Devices), Hager Group has selected Latieco materials from Lati. At the heart of every AFDD lies a sophisticated electronic arc detectio…
Oct. 27, 2025
ABB integrates Machine Automation into Process Automation
Following the divestment of its Robotics division to the SoftBank Group, ABB has commenced the transfer of its Machine Automation division – previously part of the Robotics & Discrete Automation busin…
Oct. 23, 2025
Impacts of EU circularity regulation on global recycled plastics demand
Icis, a source of commodity intelligence, and CPCIF, the national organization for China’s petroleum and chemical industry, released the new study “Impact of EU recycling regulations on China’s key pa…
Oct. 22, 2025
ECCA off to a flying start
More than 160 organisations have joined ECCA to date, the European voluntary alliance for circular composites launched last May by the European Composites Industry Association (EuCIA). This strong sup…
Oct. 21, 2025
Frigosystem expands in India
The inauguration of a new production facility for Frigosystem India is scheduled for 3 November, which will expand the capacity of Frigosystem's Indian subsidiary. The new state-of-the-art facility wi…
