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Altuglas International raises price for all its range of PMMA “Altuglas” sheets and blocks

09.09.2014 - Following a tight supply situation, escalation in cost of raw materials and transport, Altuglas International will be increasing the prices of its PMMA “Altuglas” sheets and blocks, by 7%. This will be effective on all shipments from October 1st 2014 or as contract allows.

Petcore Europe: Europe recycled over 65 billion PET bottles in 2013

02.09.2014 - PET is by far the most recycled plastic material recycled in Europe, with the equivalent of around 65 billion bottles recycled in 2013. Petcore Europe Chairman Roberto Bertaggia said: “The demand for PET as the packaging material of choice continues to grow, penetrating new markets with innovative...

Styrolution: Price decrease for Polystyrene in September

02.09.2014 - The Gross Market Price for Polystyrene (GPPS, bulk) valid as of September 1st, 2014 is decreased by -35€/mt vs. August. The surcharge for HIPS is + 90 €/mt.

Evonik: Global price increase for Interface & Performance products

02.09.2014 - The Business Line Interface & Performance of Evonik is increasing the prices of its products effective October 1, 2014, or as contract allows. Prices will be increased by up to ten percent or as contract allows. This measure is needed to compensate for increasing costs during past years in various...

Starlinger: Ground Breaking for North American Headquarters of American Starlinger-Sahm Inc.

01.09.2014 - Greenville-based American Starlinger-Sahm, Inc. held the ground breaking ceremony for construction of the North American Headquarters on Tuesday, August 26, 2014. The new facility will be located in the South Chase Business Park in Fountain Inn, South Carolina, and comprises a total of 23,000 sq. ft....

BASF: Price increase for pigments and dyes worldwide

01.09.2014 - With effect from September 1, 2014, or as contracts allow, BASF will increase prices for numerous pigments and dyes by up to 15 percent worldwide. The products affected are predominantly azo pigments, yellow and red high performance pigments, effect pigments, phthalocyanines and dyes. Price increases...

Krahn Chemie: New distribution partner for Lanxess in Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia

22.08.2014 - The Lanxess High Performance Elastomers unit has transferred its distribution business in Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia to Krahn Chemie Polska. The core products of this division are the technical rubber products CR, EVM, NBR and HNBR. Lanxess is one of the world´s largest manufacturers...

Wittmann Battenfeld: Further expansion of capacity for large machines

15.08.2014 - Following commissioning of the new assembly hall for large machines in April last year, Wittmann Battenfeld is now increasing its capacity for the production of large machines by a further 650 qm. The project concerns an extension of the existing assembly hall, where a machining center for clamping...

Klöckner Pentaplast: New production capacity in Europe and South America

15.08.2014 - The Klöckner Pentaplast Group recently announced the launch of new production capacity in Europe and South America. As part of the company’s €45.6 Mio investment in its 2013 and 2014 expansion plans, new production capacity recently went online in Great Britain, Argentina, and Brazil. Klöckner Pentaplast...

Reichhold: Price Increase for European Composites Industry

14.08.2014 - Reichhold recently announced a price increase effective for all orders shipped on or after September 1, 2014 in Europe of 50 EUR/MT on all unsaturated polyester resins, vinyl ester resins and ancillary products. This announcement is in addition to the 90 EUR/MT implemented as of July 14th, 2014 as...

Borealis signs an agreement to acquire full ownership of Speciality Polymers Antwerp

11.08.2014 - Borealis, a leading provider in the fields of polyolefins, base chemicals and fertilizers, recently announced the signing of an agreement with DuPont Holding Netherlands B.V. to purchase the company’s 67% shareholding in Speciality Polymers Antwerp N.V. Speciality Polymers Antwerp N.V., located in...

Styrolution: Price increase for Terluran ABS in August

08.08.2014 - The Gross Market Price level for Terluran ABS valid as of August 1st, 2014 is +20€/mt versus July.

LANXESS: Change in the Board of Management

07.08.2014 - Werner Breuers, Board Member of LANXESS AG and up to now responsible for the segments Performance Polymers and Advanced Intermediates, will leave the company at his own request after his contract ends on May 31, 2015, in order to pursue new challenges. Breuers will leave the Board of Management with...

KEM ONE: PVC price evolution for August 2014

06.08.2014 - KEM ONE will maintain a strict price policy in order to recover the margins deteriorated by the weakness of the market for caustic soda. A price increases of 20€ will be applied in August 2014 for Suspension and Mass PVC.

FKuR: Bioplastic Specialist has expanded its distribution in North America with Clariant

05.08.2014 - Global specialty chemicals leader Clariant and bioplastics specialist FKuR announce their distribution agreement for North America. With immediate effect, Clariant Masterbatches will market, sell and distribute FKuR´s full line of biodegradable and biobased products in North America. FKuR´s product...

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