Styrene market value amounted to $41.8 bn
Global demand for styrene in the production of polystyrene to rise by 2.3% per year, according to Ceresana report.
Polystyrene (PS)
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First market report on polystyrene
In recently published study the market research institute Ceresana analyzes and examines the development of the global market for polystyrene.
Biesterfeld and Ineos agreed on PS distribution
Biesterfeld Plastic and Ineos Styrenics International SA conclude an agreement on the distribution of polysterene based microgranulates.
Styron Europe increases PS prices
The September prices for polystyrene, copolymer and expandable polystyrene will rise by 90-110 euro.
Styron announced price increases for PS, ABS and SAN
The price increases are in response to the rising costs of manufacturing of polystyrene and copolymers grades in Europe.
Russian EPS production grows
EPS production in Russia was up 80% in 2012, reaching a level of nearly 90k tonnes.
New range of high performance insulation products
Total to launch a new range of high performance insulation products.
BASF focuses global EPS business on strategic markets
In ligh of high overcapacities and low margins in some regions, BASF is focusing its global Styropor (EPS: expandable polystyrene) activities on strategic markets and core products with better profitability.
Facade evaluated – and found good
An impartial expert’s report on the insulated facade of the 3-liter house shows that its thermal insulation material Neopor is still in very good condition twelve years after the building was modernized. Modernization work on the multi-unit building had included application of an external thermal insulation composite system (ETICS).
RecycleTech Expands Plastics Recycling Services
In an effort to add more value to its customers, RecycleTech has identified and secured contracts with a larger pool of buyers, allowing the company to provide end markets for more than just expanded polystyrene.
Expandable Polystyrene International Round Table Conference 2012 to Bring Together Global Industry Experts
Global experts of the expandable polystyrene industry and market will meet during the Expandable Polystyrene International Round Table Conference 2012 in Warsaw from September 13 through September 14, 2012.
Styron proposes timing change for polystyrene contract pricing settlement
Styron Europe GmbH called for an improved process to help customers and the industry in Europe by settling monthly contract prices for polystyrene in the first week but not later than the 10th working day of each month, effective May 1.
