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DSM adds extrusion grade to EcoPaXX polyamide 410 polymer portfolio

07.02.2014 - Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, has added a higher viscosity extrusion grade to its portfolio of EcoPaXX™ polyamide 410 for the film, fiber and monofilament markets following the polymer´s successful adoption by the market of injection molding applications. The new...

Styron: Price increases for Polystyrene and Copolymers in Europe

06.02.2014 - Styron Europe GmbH and its affiliate companies in Europe yesterday announced price increases for all polystyrene (PS) and copolymer grades. Effective immediately, or as existing contract terms allow, the February contract and spot prices for the products listed below will increase as follows: STYRON™...

INEOS ChlorVinyls: List prices for suspension PVC for February 2014

05.02.2014 - INEOS ChlorVinyls announced the following List Prices effective from 1st February 2014: Pipe Grade Suspension PVC delivered in bulk in Europe: 1195 Euro per metric tonne Pipe Grade Suspension PVC delivered in bulk in UK/Ireland: 1065 GBP per metric tonne

Styrolution: Price increases for Polystyrene

04.02.2014 - The Gross Market Price for Polystyrene (GPPS, bulk) valid as of February 1st, 2014 is increased by +35 €/mt vs. January. The surcharge for HIPS is + 105 €/mt.

DuPont: Price increases for POM

03.02.2014 - DuPont Performance Polymers announced a price increase for “DuPont Delrin polyacetal” (POM) resins effective globally on Feb. 1, 2014 or as contracts permit. These increases are due to escalating costs of key raw materials for the production of POM. Prices for standard “Delrin” grades will be increased...

Arkema: Price increase of EVA copolymers

30.01.2014 - Arkema recently announced a price increase of 50 €/MT for its whole “Evatane” (High Content Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymer) range starting January 1, 2014.

Momentive: Price increases for Base Epoxy Resin products in Europe, the Middle East and Africa Region

29.01.2014 - Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. (“Momentive Specialty Chemicals” or the “Company”) recently announced that it will increase the prices for Base Epoxy Resin products, in the Europe, Middle East and Africa Region by 90 euros per metric ton. The new pricing becomes effective Feb. 1, 2014, or as contracts...

Lanxess: Price Increase for EPDM Rubber

27.01.2014 - The Keltan Elastomers (KEL) business unit of specialty chemicals group Lanxess will raise its prices for all of its Keltan EPDM grades (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) in Europe, Middle East and Africa, effective February 1, 2014. The price adjustment for EPDM is EUR 125 per metric ton. EPDM, which...

DSM: PA 6 price increases for Europe and the Americas

23.01.2014 - As a result of increasing raw material prices DSM will increase the price for its “Akulon” and “Novamid” polyamide 6 polymers. DSM will increase prices by € 100/t in Europe, and by $0.10/lb in North and South America. These increases will take effect for all orders shipped on or after February 1,...

Elix Polymers: Price increases for ABS and SAN program announced

10.01.2014 - Due the additional raw material increases in January Elix Polymers has announced to increase the product prices, with effect 1st of January, as follows: • „Elix“ ABS + € 50,- / ton • „Elix“ 100 Series + € 30,- / ton • „Elix“ 200 Series + € 45,- / ton Current agreements will be honoured and adjusted...

Styrolution: Price increases for Polystyrene

08.01.2014 - The Gross Market Price for Polystyrene (GPPS, bulk) valid as of January 1st, 2014 is increased by +70 €/mt vs. December. The surcharge for HIPS is + 105 €/mt.

Styron: Price Increases for Polystyrene and Copolymers in Europe

08.01.2014 - Styron Europe GmbH and its affiliate companies in Europe recently announced price increases for all polystyrene (PS) and copolymer grades. Effective immediately, or as existing contract terms allow, the January contract and spot prices for the products listed below will increase as follows: STYRON™...

Invista: Development of new PA 12 monomer technology

07.01.2014 - Invista has several patents pending on a new PA 12 monomer technology, which the global polymer company is soon going to produce at pilot scale. The new technology would position Invista as a significant supplier of PA 12 polymer. Invista expects to begin product qualifications as early as 2015. After...

INEOS ChlorVinyls: List prices for suspension PVC for January 2014

07.01.2014 - INEOS ChlorVinyls announced the following list prices effective from 1 January 2014: Pipe Grade Suspension PVC delivered in bulk in Europe: 1165 Euro per metric tonne Pipe Grade Suspension PVC delivered in bulk in UK/Ireland: 1040 GBP per metric tonne More Information: www.ineoschlor.com

PolyOne expands with new facility in Turkey

19.12.2013 - PolyOne Corporation, a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, has begun production in a new facility in Turkey. The operations feature enhanced capabilities to better serve customers with an expanding portfolio of specialty polymer formulations. The facility...

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