With an aim to enhance the efficiency of mechanical plastic recycling processes and improve the quality of recyclates, Schneider Electric and Evonik have collaborated to automate a thermoplastic processing plant at Evonik’s Essen Goldschmidt site in Germany.

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Coveris has partnered with Sabic for circular plastic packaging in medical and has successfully recycled used medical plastic packaging back into new contact-sensitive packaging.

VNG and Hycc have plans to develop an electrolyzer in order to produce green hydrogen in Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Germany. The project aims to help decarbonize industries in the region.

The integration of Process Analytical Technology (PAT) into pharmaceutical manufacturing has faced major challenges for many years. In an interview with the organizing committee of the PAT Connect Conference 2026, PROCESS explores where exactly the obstacles lie and which potential solutions exist. One thing became clear: a successful trilogue between manufacturers, operators, and academia is essential to integrate PAT into processes, use it effectively, and fully leverage its benefits.

Under a MOU signed between Uniper and Kyuden, both the companies will work together to explore collaboration in hydrogen and ammonia trading activities, renewable energy and carbon capture utilization and storage related activities.

With a mega 10-million-euro investment, IFF has expanded its LMR Naturals site in Grasse, France. With this move, the company brings together more than 30 research and development experts under one roof, enhancing the firm’s ability to meet the growing global demand for traceable, sustainable and high-quality naturals.

Clariant’s Addworks titanium-based catalyst solutions are a significant advancement in polyester production and offer a more sustainable and high-performance alternative to traditional antimony-based catalysts.

Eni Storage Systems, a joint venture by Eni and Fib, has commenced the engineering phase for the development of an industrial project which will focus on the production of stationary lithium batteries in the Brindisi industrial area in Italy.

Plastic Energy has successfully commercialised ‘char’, a byproduct of its chemical recycling process, under the name Tacfiller. Its production results in up to 89 % lower emissions than conventional carbon black.