Braskem and Grace form partnership to develop green chemicals
The agreement provides for the development of catalyst processes to produce renewable products.
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Sibur commences the design development for ZapSibNeftekhim
During the 16th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Sibur, the Russia’s leading petrochemical company, and Linde AG (Germany), a world-leading gases and engineering company, entered into an agreement on design development for an ethylene cracker unit of ZapSibNeftekhim in Tobolsk, Tyumen Region.
Partnership between Braskem and Plantic develops ultra high barrier packaging
The new eco PlasticT uses the already well known green plastic made from sugarcane.
Agreement between China LumenaNew Materials and DSM
China Lumena New Materials Corporation and DSM Engineering Plastics signed a framework agreement.
Global polystyrene licensing alliance between Total Petrochemicals and Shaw Energy & Chemicals Group
Total Petrochemicals announces that it has formed an exclusive alliance with Shaw’s Energy & Chemicals Group to jointly market and license Total Petrochemicals’ polystyrene technology on a worldwide basis.
Engel and Plastisud: joint venture for China
To meet the specific needs of the Chinese market more effectively in future, the mould manufacturer Plastisud has joined forces with Engel Austria, the producer of injection moulding machines, to form a joint venture.
AkzoNobel and DSM launch BluCure Cobalt-free curing
AkzoNobel and DSM have officially launched the BluCure umbrella brand covering innovative Cobalt-free resin curing technologies and products.
Symphony signs exclusive 20-year distribution agreement for China
Symphony Environmental Technologies plc, the specialist in advanced plastics technologies (including d2w controlled life, and d2p anti-microbial products) is pleased to announce the signing in Hong Kong of a 20 year exclusive distribution agreement for the People's Republic of China, (excluding Hong Kong and Macau), between its wholly-owned subsidiary Symphony Environmental Ltd and the newly-formed Super Success International Limited (SSI).
Invista announces distribution alliance in Europe
Invista Engineering Polymers and Hromatka Group recently signed a distribution agreement to sell Invista’s new Torzen polyamide resin in Europe.
Styron proposes timing change for polystyrene contract pricing settlement
Styron Europe GmbH called for an improved process to help customers and the industry in Europe by settling monthly contract prices for polystyrene in the first week but not later than the 10th working day of each month, effective May 1.
DSM signs agreement with Resinet to strengthen its presence in Brazil
DSM Engineering Plastics and Resinet have entered into a distribution agreement, to join forces in the market development and sales of DSM Engineering Plastics resins in Brazil.
Rhodia and Avantium to jointly develop biobased polyamides
Rhodia, member of the Solvay Group, and Avantium announced today that they have entered into a partnership to jointly develop a range of new bio-based polyamides targeting a variety of applications.
