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• PLAST 2026 is taking place in Milan from 9–12 June 2026.
• KraussMaffei is presenting its PX electric injection moulding machine series.
• Engel is showcasing digital manufacturing solutions powered by AI and automation.
• Fanuc introduces the new Roboshot SC series with improved energy efficiency.
• BASF highlights advanced material solutions and its commitment to the European market.
• Energy efficiency, digitalisation and automation are among the key themes driving innovation in the automotive plastics sector.

A pilot run by the Global Impact Coalition — a coalition of BASF, Covestro, LG Chem, LyondellBasell, Mitsubishi Chemical Group, SABIC, Suez and Syensqo — confirms that plastics from end-of-life vehicles can be technically recovered and processed. The main barrier, however, is not technology: it is economic coordination and the absence of a functioning value chain across all actors involved.

Polish group Orlen is close to finalizing the acquisition of GA Polyolefins (former BASF–INEOS joint venture), a major polyethylene producer based in Antwerp. The deal could significantly impact raw material supply for processors across Central and Eastern Europe.

German chemical group BASF is accelerating the development of its ChemCycling program, integrating feedstock derived from chemical recycling into polymer production.

BASF has introduced a new portfolio of polyamides manufactured exclusively from electronic waste (WEEE), in line with Europe’s growing demand for high-performance recycled engineering plastics.

BASF extinde capacitatea europeană de reciclare mecanică printr-o nouă instalație destinată poliolefinelor și ABS-ului.

Gigantul german BASF anunță o investiție majoră pentru a susține cererea tot mai mare de poliamide utilizate în automotive și bunuri de consum.

BASF strengthens its distribution partnership with Univar Solutions to expand access to materials.

Statul finanțează proiecte-pilot pentru piroliza deșeurilor plastice.