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.
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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.
Indorama buys Europe’s largest PET recycler
Major global PET supplier Indorama Ventures is set to own Europe’s largest PET recycler - Wellman International.
Problems with Russian polymers export
Russian exports of most polymers, especially to China, fell significantly during the first half of 2011 against the same period last year as domestic demand picked up strongly.
FKuR and Braskem sign green PE compounding agreement
Global biopolymer leader Braskem and bioplastics compounding specialist FKuR have signed a compounding agreement for BioPE, Green PE. This strong partnership will result in the first tailor-made green polyethylene compounds available in Europe.
Bioplastics – the North American agenda
Bioplastics Compounding & Processing 2012 is an international industry conference on the profitable use of bioplastics. It is scheduled on 8-9 May 2012 in Miami, USA.
Lanxess invests €90m in plastic materials business
Lanxess yesterday announced a series of investments, totalling €90m.
Mauser NCG expands the company’s reconditioning plant in Brazil
By opening a new factory building adjacent to its location in Taubaté near São Paulo, Mauser NCG will be able to offer full recycling services to its customers in the region.
A. Schulman to close Nashville plant
Materials firm A. Schulman Inc. plans to close its compounding plant in Nashville, Tenn., in a move that will eliminate 60 jobs.