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2026-01-07 1:70 min Management

Appointment

Samuel Schär is the new CEO of Bühler Group

As announced in April 2025, Samuel Schär today assumed his position as CEO of ...

2026-01-07 1:33 min Management, Africa

Expansion

Packamama launches in South Africa with Polyoak and Safripol

Packamama has announced the launch of its South African manufacturing operations in collaboration with two of the continent’s market leaders: Safripol, one of South Africa’s leading polymer producers, and Polyoak, one of Southern Africa’s leading packaging manufacturers.

2025-12-30 1:31 min Management

Management

SACMI acquires majority stake in Groupe Emballage Technologies

This operation strengthens and expands SACMI's reach in the food packaging sector. President Paolo Mongardi states: “In line with our strategic vision, this acquisition further strengthens our presence in France and other countries.”

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Applications & Operations

Raising the Bar: EFSA approval for EREMA’s PET recycling technology

PET milk bottles

SMI provides EBS 6 KL ERGON stretch-blow moulder for Latteria Soresina

Medical packaging

Eastman: Medipack adopts Eastar™ 6763 Renew for more sustainable medical packaging

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INEOS announces £150 million investment at its Grangemouth site, supported by the UK Government, to secure the future of British industry

SK Chemicals achieves Korea's first vertical integration in recycling through in-house feedstock sourcing

The Brückner Group reinforces its position with the acquisition of the machine and plant manufacturer Hennecke GROUP

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Facts & Figures

NAPCOR releases 2024 PET recycling report highlighting system efficiency gains and continued strength of PET circularity

Indorama Ventures posts a softer 3Q25 performance as the global chemical industry continues to grapple with transformational change

Plastics Recyclers Europe : 2024 Data reveals a deepening crisis of the European plastics recycling industry

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Strategies & Market Analysis

ICIS: Global chemical markets brace for structural upheaval as trade tensions intensify

ICIS: Food contact regulation presents challenges for EU and non-EU recyclers

Recycling market

EU Plastic Recycling crisis: Plastics Recyclers Europe urges support and import restrictions

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