Axiall

Partnering with South Korea's Lotte group for new Louisiana shale gas-based ethane mega-cracker

North America January 2014: Polyethylene notations roll over / PP continues its steep rise / PVC pointing up, too / PS takes a huge leap / High benzene prices pressure engineering thermoplastics

Potential cracker project set to be implemented in Louisiana

Phthalate-free, bio-based flexible vinyl compounds now available / Materials offer benefits in sustainability and physical performance

Standard Thermoplastics PVC March 2013: Deep freeze in building sector allows only minimal cost pass-through for S-PVC base / Rising plasticiser prices drive S-PVC (P) compounds / April picture dominated by rollover, despite falling ethylene notation