Winners revealed. The winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026 were unveiled at the 10th anniversary Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) in Amsterdam. From high-performing recycled-content applications to next-generation recycling machinery and game-changing individuals, this year's recipients demonstrate how Europe's plastics recycling value chain keeps advancing circularity in the region. 7th May 2026 In the Automotive, Electrical or Electronic Product of the Year category, the Eletta Ultra Coffee Machine by De' Longhi Appliances S.r.l. and Sirmax S.p.A. took top honors. Judges praised the entry as a standout, real-world example of using recyclates in a demanding, complex product, proving recyclate integration can succeed at scale in the market. The Building & Construction Product of the Year award went to Neular Unlimited T&G Board 32x138 Co-extrusion Profile by Neular OÜ. The judges highlighted its market relevance, showcasing how recycled plastics can deliver performance in high-demand construction applications. "This years winners highlight how innovation is essential in the plastics recycling industry." - Ton Emans, President of Plastics Recyclers Europe The Household & Leisure Product of the Year award was won by the L-Boxx Contractor by Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH and LyondellBasell. Judges recognized the use of high PCR content, bringing recycled plastics into a robust, everyday product with clear customer value. The Plastic Packaging Product of the Year trophy went to the 50% rPET White Opaque Bottle for UHT Milk by Parmalat S.p.A. The judges highlighted the solution as a highly relevant packaging innovation in the light of upcoming legislative requirements, demonstrating how higher recycled content can be delivered in a real, mainstream application. Winning Product Technology Innovation of the Year was the Milsani Topi rPS Dairy Cup by Aldi North, Aldi South & Hofer with Fernholz and Zott. Judges recognized it as a timely, high-impact demonstration of innovation as PPWR targets come into force later this year. "We congratulate all this years finalists, the selection process across all seven categories has been truly challenging." - Beatriz Santos, Editor of Sustainable Plastics and Awards jury chair The Recycling Machinery Innovation of the Year category awarded Volex by Erema Engineering Recycling Maschinen und Anlagen GmbH, was recognized by the judges for excellent innovation. It delivers strong degassing performance, lower VOC content and reduced fogging. Plastics Recycling Ambassador of the Year. This year, two winners were named in the flagship Plastics Recycling Ambassador of the Year category. Mattias Philipsson, CEO, Svensk Plaståtervinning Site Zero, and Ansgar Thees Ovelgönne, Managing Director, THEES Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH were recognized for their outstanding work moving the European plastics recycling sector forward. All winners received a trophy featuring a 3D-printed base made from 100% recycled ABS plastic car dashboards, and a multi-color top that is laser-cut from compressed HDPE beach clean-up bottle caps. The Plastics Recycling Awards Europe are organized jointly by Plastics Recyclers Europe and Crain Communications, the team behind the Plastics Recycling Show Europe.

Crain lays off more than 25 across publications. November 11, 2025. Posted by chris roush. Detroit-based Crain Communications, which owns industry-specific publications as well as business newspapers in major cities, laid off at least 25 staffers late last week, multiple sources confirm to Talking Biz News. The layoffs included at least four editorial staffers - online editor Phil Nussel and reporters C.J. Moore, Julie Walker and Carly Schaffner - from Automotive News. There were also cuts at Crain's Cleveland Business, Crain's Chicago Business, Crain's Detroit Business and Crain's New York Business, where two editorial staffers were dropped. The company did not reply to requests for comment. Staffers were also cut at Ad Age and Modern Healthcare. The cuts included sales staff and business operations employees.