Upswing in the Italian plastics and rubber processing machinery industry
It was excellent half year in the Italian plastics and rubber processing machinery industry.
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European centre of competence for electric injection moulding machines
In 2009, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH established a European centre of competence for electric injection moulding machines at its location in Wiehe, Germany.
Sibur and Sinopec plan joint venture
Sibur and Sinopec plan two joint ventures and extend their cooperation.
Thailand preferred location for next state-of-the-art Ingeo manufacturing facility
NatureWorks LLC, the world’s leading bioplastics manufacturer, announced that Thailand’s largest chemical producer, PTT Chemical Public Company Limited (PTT Chemical) is investing US$150 million in NatureWorks.
DSM Engineering Plastics and Resinex sign distribution agreement
DSM Engineering Plastics and Resinex have entered into a distribution agreement, to join forces in the market development and sales of DSM Engineering Plastics resins in Switzerland.
Gerresheimer upgrades revenue guidance after strong burst of growth
Gerresheimer AG, one of the leading worldwide suppliers to the pharma and healthcare industry, reports strong growth in the third quarter of the 2011 financial year.
Braskem solidifies its U.S. polypropylene leadership
Braskem, the leading resin producer in theAmericas, announced the completion of its acquisition of the PolypropyleneBusiness from The Dow Chemical Company, an important milestone in the Company'sglobal expansion.
New leading styrenics supplier starts operations
On October 1 st, 2011 Styrolution officially started operating as an independent company, following the approval of the relevant antitrust authorities.
2000 visitors at Engel Open House in Dietach
With competition and the demand for efficiency growing, system solutions – machine, automation, process technology, training and service from a single source – are becoming increasingly important.
Jesma Weighing Solutions expands in Germany and Poland.
The weighing and gravimetric dosing specialist “Jesma Weighing Solutions” is expanding its activities on the major markets, Germany and Poland.
Joint venture between DuPont and Shanghai 3F New Materials
China’s leading manufacturer of fluorine chemical and polymer products, Shanghai 3F New Materials, said in an announcement that the company has signed an agreement of intent with DuPont China Holding to establish a joint venture in 2012.
LyondellBasell did not find buyer for refinery in Berre
LyondellBasell announced that the sales offering for the 105,000 barrels-per-day refinery in Berre, France has resulted in no offer to purchase the refinery.
