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Clariant to Expand Global Manufacturing of Masterbatches for Engineering and High-Temperature Resins

18.02.2016 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced plans to invest more than CHF 7.5 million in specialized equipment and facilities to expand the capabilities and capacities for the production of color and additive masterbatches for use in engineering resins and high-temperature plastics like...

A. Schulman: Exclusive Distribution Aggreement of Rego-Plast’s Regranulates

15.02.2016 - A. Schulman, Inc., a leading international supplier of high-performance plastic compounds, powders composites, and resins, today announced that it has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Rego-Plast Kft., Jászjákóhalma, Hungary, for the world-wide distribution of its regranulates. Under...

Elix Polymers: New compounding line dedicated for ABS and ABS blends

11.02.2016 - Elix Polymers has announced that it is to invest in a new compounding line at its Tarragona site. The company’s planned investment is part of its strategic objective to become a leading manufacturer of high quality pre-colored ABS resins and derivatives as well as tailor-made specialties used in Automotive,...

A. Schulman To Expand Its Existing Compounding Capabilities For Highly Specialized Engineering Plastics including PPS Compounds

09.02.2016 - A. Schulman Inc., a leading international supplier of high-performance plastic compounds, composites, powders and resins, yeterday announced that it has expanded its existing compounding capacity by adding two new production lines at the Kerpen plant in Germany. In addition to the two twin screw extruders,...

LyondellBasell Sells Argentina-based Petroken to Grupo Inversor Petroquímica S.L.

08.02.2016 - LyondellBasell, one of the world´s largest plastics, chemical and refining companies, recently announced the completion of the sale of its wholly-owned subsidiary Petroken Petroquimica Ensenada S.A. (Petroken) to Grupo Inversor Petroquímica S.L. (GIP) for $184 million. Petroken operates a 180 kiloton...

A. Schulman: New long-term heat resitant polyamide grade for under the hood applications

05.02.2016 - A. Schulman Inc., a leading international supplier of high-performance plastic compounds, powders, composites and resins, today announced that it has developed a new long-term heat resistant polyamide grade, "Schulamid” XT180, for under the hood applications. With this new development the company addresses...

Infiana: Films manufacturer sells its site in Brazil - Concentration on the development of specialty solutions

03.02.2016 - On February 1, Infiana Group sold its production facility in Bahia to the Brazilian films manufacturer Packing Group. Infiana is now operating from three locations globally: with its headquarters located in Forchheim (Germany), and production sites in Malvern (USA) and Samutsakorn (Thailand). The films...

Ineos Styrolution: Price decrease for Polystyrene in February

03.02.2016 - The Gross Market Price for Polystyrene (GPPS, bulk) valid as of February 1st, 2016 is decreased by -25€/mt vs. January. The surcharge for HIPS is + 90 €/mt.

Ineos Styrolution: Price decrease for ABS in February

02.02.2016 - The Gross Market Price level in Europe for Terluran ABS valid as of February 1st, 2016 is -20 Euro/mt versus January 2016.

Sepro Opens New Daughter Company in Canada

28.01.2016 - As part of a global initiative to better serve regional customers, Sepro Group, La Roche sur Yon, France, has launched a new daughter company to serve the Canadian Market, Sepro Canada, located in Montréal. Firaz Sharaf, an experienced industrial automation professional, has been appointed as Canadian...

SO.F.TER.: Agreement with IMCD for the distribution of engineering plastics in Benelux

27.01.2016 - SO.F.TER. and IMCD announce the extension of the distribution agreement for Benelux which, starting from 2016, will also include the range of Engineering Plastics. This agreement is the natural completion of a long strategic partnership between the two companies that have been collaborating successfully...

RadiciGroup Plastics Business Area reorganizes its sales network in Veneto and Emilia Romagna

27.01.2016 - RadiciGroup Plastics, a world-leading producer of a wide range of polyamide engineering plastics, has announced a reorganization of its sales network in the Triveneto Area and Emilia Romagna in Italy. According to the new sales structure, which is part of a more comprehensive RadiciGroup Plastics...

Husky: Dr. Jack Truong new President and Chief Operating Officer

26.01.2016 - Husky Injection Molding Systems, the world´s largest brand name supplier of injection molding equipment and services, recently announced the appointment of Dr. Jack Truong as President and Chief Operating Officer, effective February 1, 2016. Dr. Truong was previously the President and CEO of Electrolux...

BASF: Price increases for TDI in the Middle East and Africa region

25.01.2016 - With immediate effect, or as contract terms allow, BASF will be increasing prices for its “Lupranate” TDI (Toluene Diisocyanate) basic products by $100 per metric ton in the Middle East and Africa region (MEAF) in order to restore its prices to a sustainable level.

Repsol starts the second construction phase of its new metallocene linear low density polyethylene plant

25.01.2016 - During the first quarter of 2016 (Q1 2016), Repsol will complete the construction work of its new metallocene polyethelene plant at its Tarragona site. Repsol plans to start up the plant and begin production and marketing of this new product during Q2 2016. Throughout the construction phase, the...

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