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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1:11 min Sustainability & Circular Economy
Initiative
Evertis & Selenis Commitments strengthen by IMG’s UN Global Compact Endorsement
The IMG Group, parent company of Selenis, and Evertis announced today that it has joined the United Nations Global Compact, a voluntary initiative that supports the development, implementation, and disclosure of responsible and sustainable business practices.
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3:41 min Sustainability & Circular Economy
Circular Economy
Fifty-five founding organisations join UK Packaging Pact ahead of April 2026 launch
Recruitment in full swing - fifty-five founding organisations confirmed for UK Packaging Pact launch including Arla, ASDA, Biffa, GoUnpackaged, Haleon, Lidl, Ocado Retail, PackUK, SUEZ, Tesco, Veolia and Yeo Valley. Launching April 2026 - UK Packaging Pact unites business, ...
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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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