Reliance consolidates its position as the world’s largest polyester producer
Reliance Industries commences implementation of large polyester projects in India.
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battenfeld-cincinnati plans growth
One year after the merger to create the largest extrusion brand worldwide, the management team of battenfeld-cincinnati, Bad Oeynhausen/Vienna, has taken stock of its positive development.
Solvay plans large specialty plastics plant in China
Plastics and chemicals supplier Solvay announced it will invest some €120 million ($172.5 million) in a new plant for the production of specialty plastics polyvinylidene fluoride and fluoroelastomers, plus the vinylidene fluoride monomer used to make them.
Sustainability - Octal
When Octal entered the packaging industry it was with a truly revolutionary product that differentiated us in many ways.
Agreement between SABIC and Montefibre
SABIC signs agreement with Montefibre for fully integrated carbon fiber project in Saudi Arabia.
Gerresheimer extends its plant in the Czech Republic
Gerresheimer AG, one of the world's leading suppliers to the pharma and healthcare industry, makes a further investment in the growth market of plastic systems for pharmaceutical, diagnostics and medical technology.
Edelmann invests in Poland
The Polish subsidiary of Edelmann Group has expanded its site in Poland.
Indorama increases PET capacity in Poland
Thailand-based Indorama Ventures will build a 220,000 tonne/year polyethylene terephthalate (PET) expansion project at its site in Wloclawek, Poland.
BASF invests in PA and PBT
BASF is increasing its compounding capacities for the engineering plastics Ultramid (polyamide) and Ultradur PBT (polybutylene terephthalate) at its Schwarzheide site by 10,000 tpa. This step is being taken because of an expect increase in European demand.
Joint venture between Rhodia and SIBUR
Rhodia and SIBUR have signed a letter of intent to create a joint venture in specialty surfactants.
KraussMaffei quality again impresses Brazilian manufacturer
Fortlev, Brazil's biggest manufacturer of plastic tanks and cistern systems has again decided to invest in KraussMaffei Berstorff production lines.
Bioplastics producer Novamont inks joint venture with Eni
Polimeri Europa subsidiary creates bioplastics joint venture with Novamont. New EUR 500m hub to be built in ailing Porto Torres.
