Total and CPI join forces to study a coal-to-olefins petrochemical project in China
Total and the Chinese energy group China Power Investment Corporation (CPI) announced their intention to build a coal-based petrochemical plant in China.
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Flexpol invests in Poland
Polish packaging film producer Flexpol is reported to be planning an investment of nearly €13m in a project to manufacture novel polyolefin BOPE (biaxially oriented polyethylene) film products.
Borouge multimodal PP for blown film finds new application in microwaveable food pouches
Multimodal PP from Borouge delivers temperature resistance and balanced seal-peel properties to provide a unique venting feature for multilayer blown film intended for microwaveable food packaging.
ANL Plastics is ready for launch in Poland
ANL Plastics, producer of thermoformed plastic packaging for the food and other industries is opening a new production plant in Poland. A favourably developing market and an extensive feasibility study have convinced ANL Plastics to take this step.
Printpack opens €40m state of the art facility in Kutno, Poland
Printpack opens new €40million plant in Kutno, Poland, the 10,000sqm factory is expected to employ approximately 100 people and will focus in the Northern, Central and East European markets.
BASF reveals strategy for styrenics divestment
German chemicals producer BASF is establishing a new business unit – Styrolution – that will integrate the bulk of its styrenics operations, which have been under review since 2007.
LyondellBasell increased it’s production in Italy
LyondellBasell expands process and product performance of Spherizone Polypropylene Technology plant in Italy.
PCC SE acquires Prodex System, a polyurethanes system house in Poland
With the acquisition of Prodex System Sp. z o.o. in Warsaw, PCC SE reinforces its activities in Central and Eastern Europe – in countries such as Poland, the Czech Republic, the Ukraine, the Baltic states and the CIS countries.
DuPont starts production of EVA in China
DuPont announced that production for Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) resins has begun at its joint venture, Beijing Hua Mei Polymer Company Limited, in Beijing. The facility is DuPont’s first operation to make EVA in China.
LyondellBasell starts up new Hostalen ACP HDPE plant in Germany
LyondellBasell has successfully started up a new 320 KT per year Hostalen Advanced Cascade Process (ACP) high density polyethylene (HDPE) plant at Münchsmünster, Germany.
DSM inaugurates new production facility for Stanyl Fortii
Royal DSM the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company headquartered in the Netherlands, has today inaugurated its new Stanyl ForTii Production Unit.
Polish PVC processing company expands its production
Leading Polish PVC profile, window and door manufacturer Dobroplast is expanding production with plans for a new plant in the industrial zone of Lublin, Poland.
