BASF

Commercial volumes of BDO based on dextrose now available for testing / Using Genomatica process

New capacities for graphite-enhanced EPS / Achieved through expansions and transitioning of existing units

Still on target to match 2012 earnings, CEO says / Energy remains hot topic

Fifth awards ceremony celebrates innovation in PVC sector / Winning entries reflect developments across wide range of technologies and industries

Expanded antioxidants plant on stream in Singapore / "Irganox 1010" consolidated

Start-up of new test line for packaging and technical films

Agreement to license light stabilising additive technology to Italy's Sabo

Force majeure now over for raw PA 6.6

"Ecovio" biopolymers to be produced in the US / Partnership with Heritage Plastics

European GRP market stagnates at 1m t / Open processes will not match pre-2009 levels / Focus on automation and continuous closed processes / 26% increase of visitors at "Composites Europe" fair in Stuttgart

China Engineering Thermoplastics August/September 2013: Most feedstocks rise / Demand sees modest growth / Import quotes increase / Domestic prices remain stable but with some concessions / National Day holiday looms in October

BASF: PA 6.6 "on spec" material by end of September

Long-term additives supply agreement with BASF

Engineering Recyclate September 2013: Rollover dominates the picture everywhere / Demand tends slightly weaker / Business continues lively with rPC/ABS blends / October likely to remain unchanged

Launching of solid aerogel insulating panel / Pilot plant being built in Germany

New polyurethanes technical centre in Pakistan / More onsite customer service in Asia

Engineering Thermoplastics August 2013: Still little movement with most types / PP compounds up due to C3 / Cost increases rattle foundations in September / Upward pressure set to rise

Deal to explore North American conductive thermoplastics market signed

Subsidiary Kuokuang cancels plans for Malaysian cracker / Shale gas threatens naphtha

Closing of French compounding site underway / Entity previously owned by Spartech

BASF reiterates commitment to styrenics JV / Growth targets outlined in Frankfurt

Engineering Recyclate August 2013: Summer holiday season puts pressure on rPC and rPOM / Adequate availability of base material / Demand robust for time of year / Stock replenishing activities and higher costs could drive up prices next month

BASF: Force majeure for PA 6.6 from Ludwigshafen / Compound production also potentially affected

Cefic: Dorothee Arns new executive director

Production declines by 2% EU-wide in the first five months of 2013 / Growth engine revving in fits and starts / Company chieftains now more cautious about full-year outlook / Cefic trend report