KraussMaffei Berstorff to expand its market position in Russia
Modernization through space-saving solution concepts for 3-layer HDPE pipes. Newcomer invests in KraussMaffei Berstorff PVC pelletizing system.
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SABIC’s new PP extrusion line is now operational in the Netherlands
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry announced today the start-up of its new Polypropylene (PP) extrusion facility in Geleen, The Netherlands.
Plastic Omnium - the growth and innovation startegy
French plastic parts supplier Plastic Omnium has unveiled plans to invest €2.5bn in building new capacities and technology over the next four years.
LANXESS expands global production network for high-tech plastics
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS is strengthening its presence in the growth market China.
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).
Alpha Packaging targets European expansion
Alpha Packaging acquires Dutch plant from Graham Packaging Company. St. Louis-based PET and HDPE bottle maker sees purchase of Etten-Leur facility as platform for broader European growth
ALBIS PLASTIC invests in CFRP technology
Effective January 2018 ALBIS PLASTIC GmbH will acquire WIPAG Group, specialists inprocessing and production of carbon fiber compounds for injection-moulding, with sites in Neuburg (Donau), and Gardelegen (both in Germany).
Inauguration of SABIC new polypropylene (PP) pilot plant
SABIC continues global growth with innovative polypropylene ventures in Europe
Gabriel-Chemie increases production capacity in Russia
On 03 August 2017, Gabriel-Chemie and Governor of the Kaluga oblast signed an investment agreement concerning the construction and operation of a masterbatch plant in the Vorino industrial park near the Moscow.
Guardian Glass to construct second glass plant in Poland
Guardian Industries has approved the investment for an additional float and coated glass manufacturing plant in Czestochowa, Poland.
Henkel opens new composite test center in Asia
Henkel has opened a state-of-the-art test facility for composites in Japan.
BASF puts expanded compounding plant for engineering plastics into operation
BASF put the expanded compounding plant at BASF’s Schwarzheide site in Germany into operation.
