Clariant to increase prices for all masterbatch
Global price of masterbatch and compound products containing titanium dioxide, carbon black, pigments, dyes and several additives increase effective February 1st 2018 or as soon as contracts allow.
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Petrobras and ExxonMobil form strategic alliance
Petrobras and ExxonMobil has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) regarding a strategic alliance to jointly identify and evaluate potential business opportunities.
WACKER opens new technical center in Istanbul
Wacker Chemie AG is expanding its range of services in Turkey with official opening of a technical center for construction, textile and consumer-care applications in Istanbul.
BASF invests in innovative functional chemical company
BASF Venture Capital (BASF) is leading an $8 million Series B financing round in the U.S. functional chemistry firm, NBD Nanotechnologies (NBD Nano).
K celebrates its 65th anniversary
On 11. October 1952, 65 years ago to the day, Messe Düsseldorf opened the first K – the trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry.
CHINAPLAS 2018 will be held for the first time at NECC in Shanghai
CHINAPLAS 2018 moves to Shanghai’s new National Exhibition and Convention Center.
Solvay partners with Husky to develop Verian HBP
Solvay partners with Husky to develop Verian HBP - an advanced high barrier polyester enabling a new generation of sustainable packaging solutions.
Inauguration of SABIC new polypropylene (PP) pilot plant
SABIC continues global growth with innovative polypropylene ventures in Europe
Solvay partners with the World Alliance for Efficient Solutions
Solvay is joining the World Alliance for Efficient Solutions, created by Solar Impulse founder Bertrand Piccard, to promote efficient technologies, processes and systems that help improve the quality of life on earth.
Braskem presents adhesive and sealant solutions at FEICA 2017
The company will show a wide range of products for high-performance adhesives and sealants.
DowDuPont Merger Successfully Completed
DowDuPont today announced the successful completion of the merger of equals between The Dow Chemical Company and E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company, effective Aug. 31, 2017.
EU chemicals industry grows in 2017
In an Aug. 24 report, Cefic said chemicals output within the EU was up by 3.1 percent during first half of 2017, compared to the same period last year.
