1:19 min Management
Acquisition
The Brückner Group reinforces its position with the acquisition of the machine and plant manufacturer Hennecke GROUP
The Brückner Group continues to pursue its growth strategy with the acquisition of the Hennecke GROUP, which will expand the company's global portfolio to include key technologies for machines, plants, and systems used in the processing of polyurethane (PUR).
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1:16 min Management
Appointment
Syncro Group - A New Talent for the Technical Department: Luca Marchioro
Syncro Group continues to grow and expand its team, welcoming professionals with strong expertise to strengthen its role as a global reference in intelligent and sustainable automation for the plastics industry.
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2:10 min Strategies & Market Analysis
Insight
ICIS: Global chemical markets brace for structural upheaval as trade tensions intensify
The global chemical industry is entering a period of profound uncertainty as higher tariffs and escalating trade tensions threaten to dismantle decades of globalization.
Since US President Trump’s 2 April Liberation Day marked the start of the latest trade war, major economies have ...
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0:41 min Management
Merger
Alpek and Controladora Alpek successfully conclude merger process
Alpek, S.A.B. de C.V. announced the conclusion of the merger process with Controladora Alpek, S.A.B. de C.V. . The Shareholders of Controladora Alpek received shares of Alpek, and therefore, effective as of today, they are now Shareholders of Alpek. As a result, Controladora Alpek ...
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2:15 min Strategies & Market Analysis
Insight
ICIS: Food contact regulation presents challenges for EU and non-EU recyclers
Incorporating recycled plastic into food contact applications is necessary to meet upcoming targets and requires adherence to EU regulation, but for those outside the recycled polyethylene terephthalate (R-PET) market, or outside the EU, meeting those requirements will be a ...
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1:26 min Management
Management
DS Smith announces the appointment of James Lomax as New Managing Director for UK and Ireland Packaging
DS Smith announces the appointment of James Lomax as the new Managing Director for UK and Ireland Packaging, taking over from Paul Clarke effective 1st December 2025.
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0:50 min Management
Expansion
GreenDot expands in Italy with subsidiary led by Luca Galimberti
Green Dot Global Sàrl has incorporated GreenDot Italy S.p.A. to lead its activities in the country and has appointed Luca Galimberti as CEO of the new entity. Subsequent to the acquisition of Synextra’s sorting and recycling assets in 2023, GreenDot Global continues to develop its ...
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