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BASF increases prices of additives for plastics applications

15.03.2017 - Effective today, or as contracts allow, BASF is increasing the prices by 10 percent globally for a majority of products in its additives portfolio for plastic applications. Price increases will apply to the following product classes: Antioxidants Light stabilizers, flame retardants and other...

FKuR: Daniel Peltzer appointed CFO

14.03.2017 - Effective January 1, 2017, bioplastics’ specialist FKuR has expanded its management and has appointed Daniel Peltzer Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He is the third managing director of the company, alongside Dr. Edmund Dolfen (CEO, Chief Executive Officer) and Carmen Michels (COO, Chief Operating Officer)....

Solvay: Additional price increase for polyamide compounds and fibers

10.03.2017 - In addition to the 300 Euro/to. price hike announced earlier this quarter, Solvay announced a supplementary global price increase for PA6 and PA6.6 based compounds and fibers. The strong and continuous rise in cost of major base-chemicals, some of which have nearly doubled since end-Q4 2016, steers...

Compounding World Expo 2018: New international exhibition focused specifically on the plastics compounding industry

01.03.2017 - 27-28 June 2018, Essen, Germany A new international exhibition focused specifically on the plastics compounding industry will take place in Essen, Germany, on 27-28 June 2018. The Compounding World Expo is being launched by AMI, which is a leading organiser of conferences for the global plastics...

Trinseo: Price Increases for Polycarbonate in Europe

28.02.2017 - Trinseo, a global materials company and manufacturer of plastics, latex binders and synthetic rubber, and its affiliate companies in Europe yesterday announced price increases for all Polycarbonate (PC) grades. Effective March 1, 2017, or as existing contract terms allow, the contract and spot prices...

DSM: Global price increase for engineering plastics portfolio

23.02.2017 - Due to the ongoing inflationary pressure and rise of raw materials continuing even stronger into the first quarter, DSM is increasing the price for its portfolio of high performance engineering plastics in addition to earlier announcements. The increases below will take effect for all orders shipped...

Lanxess: Price increases for PA 6 and PA 6.6

22.02.2017 - Specialty chemicals company Lanxess further increases the prices for its Durethan (PA 6, PA 6.6) compounds in Europe, Middle East and Africa with effect from March 1, 2017. The adjustment is resulting from the continuing pressure on the raw material cost base. The price increase amounts to 0,25 Euro/kg...

Chemours: Price Increase for Titanium Dioxide

22.02.2017 - The Chemours Company (Chemours) recently announced a price increase on all “Ti-Pure“ titanium dioxide grades sold in North America, Canada, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa regions. Effective March 1, 2017 or as contracts and law allow, a net price for all “Ti-Pure”...

BASF increases prices for MDI

17.02.2017 - With immediate effect or as contract terms allow BASF will be increasing prices for its polymeric „Lupranate“ MDI and standard monomeric “4’4-Lupranate” MDI (Methylene Diphenyl-diisocyanate) basic products by 200 Euro per metric ton in the Western and Eastern Europe region.

BASF: Repair work in Ludwigshafen TDI plant

15.02.2017 - At the end of November 2016, production in the TDI plant at the BASF SE site in Ludwigshafen was idled due to a technical defect. Repair work is on schedule, informs the company. The impacted part of the plant, a damaged reactor, will be temporarily replaced by a backup reactor. The TDI plant will...

Clariant will expand plant in Lewiston, ME, to produce more Medical Plastic Compounds - New extrusion line to be operational in Q4 2017

07.02.2017 - Clariant, a world supplier in specialty chemicals, announced it will expand its plant in Lewiston, ME, and install a new compounding line to help meet growing demand for pre-colored medical plastic compounds that are supplied under the “Mevopur” brand name. The new capacity will come on-line in Q4 2017....

Elix Polymers: Price increases for ABS products in February

06.02.2017 - Elix Polymers, producer of ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene) resins and derivatives in Europe, has announced price increases for all the ABS and Intermediates products with effect 1st of February, 2017 as follows: • "Elix" ABS: + € 275,- / ton • "Elix" 100 Series: + € 360,- / ton • "Elix" 200...

Alpla expands its portfolio in Romania through new acquisition

03.02.2017 - Alpla, a global provider of plastic packaging, has acquired a 100 per cent stake in the Romanian company Star East Pet SRL. The company, based in Brasov, specialises in the production of PET preforms for drinks, food and non-food products. At the beginning of the year, Alpla signed an agreement to...

Trinseo: Price Increases for Polystyrene and Copolymers in Europe

03.02.2017 - Trinseo, a global materials company and manufacturer of plastics, latex binders and synthetic rubber, and its affiliate companies in Europe announced today price increases for all polystyrene (PS), ABS and SAN grades. Effective immediately, or as existing contract terms allow, the contract and spot...

DuPont: Price increase for “Zytel” polyamide

02.02.2017 - Effective Feb. 15, 2017, or as soon as contracts allow, DuPont Performance Materials will increase prices for all “DuPont Zytel” polymers and compounds by the equivalent of 300 US Dollars per metric ton. This will be applied globally and higher increases may be required for some specialty grades....

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