CIRCULAR ECONOMY

Digital Product Passport could be EU's next “greening” tool / Improving transparency of ecological footprint

INOVYN

Sustainability certification for “Biovyn” PVC for sites in Belgium and Germany

EUPC

Renato Zelcher re-elected as president of European plastics converters / Eumeps will participate in reporting rEPS usage

PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT

Formation of European alliance for a "Green Recovery" after Covid-19 crisis

TARKETT / AQUAFIL

Partnership on carpet tiles containing rPA 6 / Recycling centre in the Netherlands upgraded

EVENTS

Plastics Recyclers Europe's 2019 conference to take place in Brussels in November

EUPC

Annual meeting focuses on circular economy and sustainability / Cooperation between producers and converters to be intensified / New members elected to steering committee

TARKETT

Flooring production expansions in Europe and US / Andrew Bonham to become president and CEO at North America division

ARKEMA

Jean-Marc Viallatte is supply chain vice president

AQUAFIL

Italian PA 6 producer makes investment into US carpet recycling plant / New facility to help the industry go circular

FLOORING MARKET

Antitrust lawsuit in France ends / Huge fines for Tarkett, Forbo and Gerflor / Manufacturers' association also convicted

FORBO

Fine set to run into the millions / Provision made for antitrust lawsuit in France

EUPC

Over 250 delegates at annual meeting in Madrid / Strong focus on circular economy / 3D-Printing and Composites Platforms launched / Michael Kundel remains as president

TARKETT

Strategy and fiscal targets for next four years presented / Four-pillar approach supports ambitions / Seeking further acquisitions

EVENTS

“Vinyl Sustainability Forum 2016” to take place in Vienna / Focus on “Smart Vinyl for Our Cities”

TARKETT

French flooring producer raises activities in China / New plant to start up this year

TARKETT

Negotiations next step in acquisition of Polish vinyl flooring specialist / Complete ownership of production and distribution activities

PEOPLE

Tarkett appoints new president of EMEA division

TARKETT

Acquisition of US flooring manufacturer Centiva

TARKETT

Profit margins improve in 2009 as acquisitions continue / Efficiencies bring EUR 100m savings